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India’s Changing School Education System: Beyond the Numbers

Source: DD NewsSubject: CME Context: The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L) released the UDISE+ 2025–26 Report, providing a comprehensive assessment of India’s school education system. India’s Changing School Education System: Beyond the Numbers About India’s Changing School Education System: Beyond the Numbers What It Is? The UDISE+ 2025–26 Report presents a data-driven assessment …

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Reform Utsav

Subject: CME Context: The Union Government plans to launch a three-month “Reform Utsav” campaign, likely from October 2, 2026, to systematically capture citizens’ suggestions and translate them into actionable governance reforms. Reform Utsav About Reform Utsav: What It Is? Reform Utsav is a proposed citizen-driven governance reform campaign aimed at creating an institutional mechanism through …

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India’s Saptadhara

Subject: CME Context: Prime Minister of India, in his Independence Day address on August 15, 2026, outlined “Shakti Ki Saptadhara”, identifying seven streams of national strength that can drive India towards Aatmanirbharta and Viksit Bharat. India’s Saptadhara About India’s Saptadhara: What It Is? Saptadhara refers to the seven strategic streams of India’s growth and national …

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From Guns to the Ramp: Former Women Naxalites Embrace a New Life

Subject: CME Anecdote: Nine women from Sukma in Chhattisgarh’s conflict-affected Bastar region once lived amid the violence and uncertainty of the Naxalite movement. Some had served as gunners, others worked with area committees, and one had been a teacher within the organisation. After surrendering, however, they began an entirely different journey towards mainstream life. In …

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Srijan: Voices from the Loom

Subject: CME Context: The Ministry of Textiles is organising ‘Srijan: Voices from the Loom’ in New Delhi to celebrate the contribution of women weavers to India’s handloom heritage. Srijan: Voices from the Loom About Srijan: Voices from the Loom: What is it? Srijan: Voices from the Loom is a special programme recognising the stories, skills …

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Parliamentary Committee Report on Digital & Sustainable Bus Transport

Subject: CME Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture presented its 392nd Report, Enabling Inclusive, Digital and Sustainable Bus Transport: Policy, Regulation and Public-Private Partnership for Next-Gen Mobility. Parliamentary Committee Report on Digital & Sustainable Bus Transport About Parliamentary Committee Report on Digital & Sustainable Bus Transport: What is it? The 392nd …

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Adoption of the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Declaration

Subject: CME Context: The 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting concluded in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with the adoption of the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Declaration under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026. Adoption of the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Declaration About Adoption of the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Declaration: What It Is? The 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Declaration is …

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India Achieves Landmark 300 GW Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity

Subject: CME Context: India crossed 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity as of 31 July 2026, marking a major milestone in its clean energy transition. The achievement takes India beyond 60% of its 500 GW non-fossil capacity target by 2030, reinforcing its climate and energy security commitments. India Achieves Landmark 300 GW …

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WhatsApp ‘Boss Scam

Subject: CME Context: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued an advisory warning of a sophisticated WhatsApp 'Boss Scam' targeting corporates, finance professionals, and business executives. WhatsApp 'Boss Scam About WhatsApp 'Boss Scam': What It Is? The WhatsApp 'Boss Scam' is a sophisticated CEO impersonation cyber fraud in which attackers compromise or imitate …

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Bhawana Kanth Becomes India’s First Woman Fighter Combat Leader

Subject: CME Anecdote: When Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth walked out of the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment (TACDE), Gwalior, wearing the coveted Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) badge, she was not merely celebrating another qualification—she was rewriting the story of possibility. The FCL course is among the Indian Air Force's toughest professional milestones, completed by …

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Financial Fraud Cases in India

Subject: CME Context: The Union Ministry of Finance informed Parliament that Haryana recorded the third-highest number of financial fraud cases in India over the past three financial years, after Maharashtra and Delhi. Financial Fraud Cases in India About Financial Fraud Cases in India: What It Is? Financial fraud refers to the deliberate use of deception, …

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Organ Donation in India

Subject: CME Context: India recorded a record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025, the highest ever in a single year, with Tamil Nadu leading in deceased organ donations. The NOTTO Annual Report 2025–26 also highlighted sustained growth in transplantation and launched new initiatives to strengthen organ donation nationwide. Organ Donation in India About Organ Donation in …

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No Manual Scavengers Identified in Fresh Survey

Subject: CME Context: The Union Government informed the Rajya Sabha that a fresh nationwide survey under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 found no manual scavengers. No Manual Scavengers Identified in Fresh Survey About No Manual Scavengers Identified in Fresh Survey: What It Is? A nationwide survey conducted under …

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India’s Next Growth Frontier Report

Subject: CME Context: The Competere Foundation, in collaboration with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), IIFT, released the report India's Next Growth Frontier: Reducing Anti-Competitive Market Distortions to Build on India's 2010–2023 Reform Progress. India's Next Growth Frontier Report About India's Next Growth Frontier Report: What It Is? India's Next Growth Frontier is …

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Criminalisation of Politics

Subject: CME Context: The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) released a report analyzing the self-sworn affidavits of India's 31 incumbent Chief Ministers. Criminalisation of Politics About Criminalisation of Politics: What It Is? Criminalisation of politics refers to the increasing participation and election of individuals with criminal backgrounds to public offices, …

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The Madanapalle Municipality Waste Management Model

Subject: CME Context: Madanapalle Municipality in Andhra Pradesh is emerging as a model Zero Waste City under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0 through scientific waste management and resource recovery. The Madanapalle Municipality Waste Management Model About The Madanapalle Municipality Waste Management Model: What It Is? An integrated scientific solid waste management model implemented by Madanapalle …

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The DWEEPTI Yojana

Subject: CME Context: Chhattisgarh has launched the DWEEPTI Yojana (Decentralised Women Empowerment on Energy and Policy for Transformative Inclusion), making it the first Indian state to adopt a women-led distributed renewable energy policy. The DWEEPTI Yojana About The DWEEPTI Yojana: What It Is? DWEEPTI Yojana (Decentralised Women Empowerment on Energy and Policy for Transformative Inclusion) …

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The Nandan Nilekani-led Task Force on Examination Reforms

Subject: CME Context: Prime Minister of India announced the formation of a high-powered task force on examination reforms under the leadership of Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to strengthen the credibility, and technology-driven conduct of public examinations. The Nandan Nilekani-led Task Force on Examination Reforms About The Nandan Nilekani-led Task Force on Examination Reforms: What It …

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