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LIC Launches ‘MyLIC’ and ‘Super Sales Saathi’ Mobile Applications

Context: Life Insurance Corporation of India has launched two new mobile applications — MyLIC and Super Sales Saathi — to strengthen customer service and digital accessibility in the insurance sector. About LIC Launches ‘MyLIC’ and ‘Super Sales Saathi’ Mobile Applications: What it is? MyLIC is a customer-centric app that integrates policy management, claims, payments, loans, …

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Komorebi

Context: The Japanese word Komorebi has recently gone viral globally, trending across social media platforms for its poetic expression of sunlight filtering through tree leaves. About Komorebi: What It Is? Komorebi is a beautiful Japanese word that refers to the dappled sunlight that passes through the leaves and branches of trees. It is not merely …

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Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor

Context: The National Highways Authority of India, in collaboration with Wildlife Institute of India, has released the report Landscapes Reconnected, documenting active wildlife use of underpasses along the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor. About Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor: What It Is? The Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor is a major greenfield highway and economic connectivity project designed to improve travel …

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India ranked 3rd globally in RE capacity

Context: India has climbed to the 3rd position globally in renewable energy (RE) installed capacity, surpassing Brazil, according to the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. About India ranked 3rd globally in RE capacity: What It Is? India has become the world’s third-largest country in installed renewable energy capacity, reflecting its rapid progress in …

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Madman Theory

Context: The Madman Theory has returned to global strategic discourse amid debates over the foreign policy posture of Donald Trump during the ongoing West Asia crisis. About Madman Theory: What it is? The Madman Theory is a foreign policy and strategic doctrine in which a leader deliberately cultivates an image of being unpredictable, irrational, or …

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Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System

Context: Gorakhpur’s AI-based Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) has received appreciation from the Prime Minister’s Office and NITI Aayog for its data-driven and proactive flood management model. About Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System: What it is? The Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) is India’s first AI-enabled urban flood early warning and decision support system, established …

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Groundwater Pollution

Context: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised serious concerns over groundwater contamination in 4,949 villages across 8 states, highlighting rising levels of heavy metals, fluoride, and nitrates. About Groundwater Pollution: What it is? Groundwater pollution refers to the contamination of water stored in aquifers, wells, and underground water-bearing layers due to the presence of harmful …

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China–Pakistan Peace Plan

Context: China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a peace initiative for West Asia amid the ongoing regional conflict disrupting energy flows, shipping lanes, and global trade routes. About China–Pakistan Peace Plan: What it is? The China–Pakistan peace plan is a joint diplomatic initiative aimed at reducing tensions in West Asia and preventing escalation of the …

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Project Chetak

Context: BRO’s Project Chetak has celebrated its 47th Raising Day on 4 April 2026 at Bikaner, Rajasthan, marking over four decades of strategic infrastructure development in India’s western border region. About Project Chetak: What it is? Project Chetak is one of the largest and strategically significant infrastructure projects under the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). It …

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Road Accident and Wildlife

Context: A recent multi-institutional study published in the Journal of Wildlife Science has revealed that 6,507 animals belonging to 239 species were killed in road collisions across the Western Ghats between 1997 and 2023. About Road Accidents and Wildlife: What it is? Road accidents involving wildlife, commonly referred to as roadkill, denote the mortality of …

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Kar Saathi

Context: The Income Tax Department has launched ‘Kar Saathi’, a new AI-enabled taxpayer assistance platform, to simplify tax filing and provide 24×7 support under the new Income Tax Act, 2025 framework. About Kar Saathi: What it is? Kar Saathi is an AI-powered digital assistant / chatbot platform launched by the Income Tax Department. It acts …

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Sadhna Saptah 2026 for Civil Servants’ Capacity Building

Context: Prime Minister of India launched Sadhna Saptah 2026 as a week-long initiative for strengthening the capacity of civil servants. The programme is being organised under Mission Karmayogi by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). About Sadhna Saptah 2026 for Civil Servants’ Capacity Building: What it is? Sadhna Saptah 2026 is a week-long national …

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Purvanchal Mahotsav ‘Maati-9’ Festival

Context: Speaker of Lok Sabha addressed the Purvanchal Mahotsav ‘Maati-9’ Festival highlighting the region’s cultural and spiritual heritage. About Purvanchal Mahotsav ‘Maati-9’ Festival: What it is? MAATI-9 is a premier cultural festival of the Purvanchal region, centred on the theme Maati (soil). It celebrates the deep bond between people and their ancestral roots through heritage, …

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Morung Education System

Context: In the 132nd edition of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister highlighted the Naga community’s Morung education system. He praised its blend of traditional cultural learning with modern subjects like mathematics and science. About Morung Education System: What it is? Morung is a traditional community-based indigenous education system of the Naga tribes. Historically, it functioned …

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EV Charging Infrastructure

Context: The Government informed Parliament about the status and expansion of EV charging infrastructure across India under schemes like FAME-II and PM E-DRIVE. About EV Charging Infrastructure: What it is? EV Charging Infrastructure refers to a network of charging stations (EVPCS) that supply electricity to recharge electric vehicles. It includes public, private, and highway-based charging …

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Kerala’s ‘MLATrack.com’

Context: Kerala has launched ‘MLATrack.com’, India’s first platform to track the legislative interventions of MLAs. About Kerala’s ‘MLATrack.com’: What it is? MLATrack.com is a public digital database platform that aggregates and presents data on the performance and legislative activities of Members of the Kerala Legislative Assembly (2021–2026). Aim: To increase transparency and accountability in legislative …

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Operation Urja Suraksha

Context: India has launched Operation Urja Suraksha amid escalating tensions in West Asia to safeguard energy supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz. About Operation Urja Suraksha: What it is? Operation Urja Suraksha is a strategic maritime security mission launched by the Indian Navy to ensure the safe transit of India-bound energy cargo vessels from …

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