Context: The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat at Kartavya Path, New Delhi to mark International Women’s Day 2026. About #SheLeadsBharat – Shakti Walk Initiative: What it is? #SheLeadsBharat is a national campaign highlighted through the Shakti Walk initiative, aimed at celebrating the leadership and contributions of women in India. …
Context: The Kerala Police has announced the launch of the Nirbhaya Nisha initiative to enhance the safety of women travelling at night across the state. About Nirbhaya Nisha initiative: What it is? Nirbhaya Nisha is a women’s safety initiative launched by the Kerala Police to provide immediate assistance to women travelling at night. It focuses …
Context: The Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation has deployed the AI-powered G-SPIDER robotic system for canal cleaning under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0. About AI-powered G-SPIDER robot: What it is? G-SPIDER is an AI-enabled robotic canal-cleaning system developed by Genrobotic Innovations, the creators of the robotic scavenger Bandicoot. It is designed to remove waste from canals, drains, …
Context: Karnataka Chief Minister announced in the 2026–27 Karnataka State Budget that the state plans to ban social media use for children below 16 years. About Karnataka’s Proposal to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16: What it is? The Karnataka government has proposed a policy restriction on access to social media platforms for children …
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Anecdote: In March 2026, a dramatic maritime incident unfolded in the Indian Ocean when the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, returning after participating in the International Fleet Review at Visakhapatnam, issued a distress call near the coast of Sri Lanka. The vessel, operating within Sri Lanka’s Search and Rescue (SAR) region, reportedly sank following a submarine …
Context: NITI Aayog and UNICEF India have signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to strengthen nutrition and health outcomes in India’s aspirational regions. About NITI Aayog–UNICEF Statement of Intent on Nutrition and Health: What it is? The Statement of Intent (SoI) is a collaborative framework between NITI Aayog and UNICEF India to support strategic interventions …
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Context: A ₹590-crore fraud involving government accounts in IDFC First Bank has been uncovered in Haryana, with investigations revealing forged cheques, diversion of funds, and involvement of bank officials and private entities. About IDFC First Bank Fraud: What it is? The IDFC First Bank fraud refers to an alleged ₹590-crore financial scam involving diversion of …
Context: At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, a series of AI Impact Casebooks were released showcasing real-world applications of artificial intelligence improving lives in the Global South. About AI Impact Casebooks: What it is? The AI Impact Casebooks are a curated set of reports released during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 that document …
Context: India and Canada have signed a billion long-term uranium supply agreement and launched formal negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). About India–Canada Negotiation for CEPA: What it is? The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a proposed broad-based trade and economic agreement between India and Canada. It seeks to reduce trade barriers, …
Context: SEBI has issued a new circular mandating all SEBI-registered market intermediaries to disclose their registered name and registration number while posting securities-related content on social media. About SEBI Mandates Registered Name & Number Disclosure on Social Media: What it is? A regulatory directive issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) requiring …
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Context: India’s Controller General of Accounts (CGA), launched the Government Bank Dashboard and the Government Bank Manual. These initiatives are designed to transition government banking from reactive oversight to real-time, proactive monitoring to safeguard public funds. About Government Bank Dashboard & Manual Initiative: What it is? This is a dual-component reform consisting of a real-time …
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Context: The Ministry of Railways launched the Rail Tech Policy and a dedicated Rail Tech Portal to engage startups and innovators in solving emerging railway challenges through technology. About Rail Tech Policy: What it is? The Rail Tech Policy is a technology-driven innovation framework launched by Indian Railways to systematically integrate advanced technologies into railway …
Context: Telangana Police has launched ‘Operation Crackdown’ to dismantle the growing cybercrime ecosystem in the state by targeting mule bank accounts used for financial fraud. About Operation Crackdown: What it is? Operation Crackdown is a coordinated anti-cybercrime enforcement drive aimed at identifying and disrupting mule bank account networks that facilitate digital financial frauds. It focuses …
Context: India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed a Joint Statement formally launching negotiations for the India–GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA). About India–GCC Free Trade Agreement (FTA): What it is? The India–GCC FTA is a proposed comprehensive trade agreement between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain). …
Anecdote: At Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, a baby Japanese macaque named Punch was rejected by his mother soon after birth, leaving him without the warmth and guidance essential for survival. Zoo keepers observed that newborn macaques usually cling to their mothers to build strength and emotional security, but Punch had no such support. To …
Context: Security forces have demolished over 200 Naxal-linked memorials and monuments in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh under Operation Demolishment, marking a new phase in anti-Naxal operations. About Operation Demolishment: What it is? Operation Demolishment is a counter-insurgency initiative focused on dismantling memorials and monuments allegedly built by Naxal groups to glorify their leaders and spread extremist …
Context: Union Minister marked the completion of five years of the “One Plant Per Day” resolution, transforming a personal environmental pledge into a proposed nationwide green movement. About One Plant Per Day resolution: What it is? The One Plant Per Day Resolution is an environmental initiative launched by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan in 2021, under …
Context: Prime Minister of India presented the M.A.N.A.V. vision at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, outlining India’s human-centric approach to Artificial Intelligence governance. About M.A.N.A.V. vision: What it is? A.N.A.V. (PM Narendra Modi’s Human-Centric AI Odyssey) is India’s guiding framework for AI development that places human values, ethics, inclusivity, and trust at the core …
Context: India and the United Kingdom launched the India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce under Vision 2035 to accelerate cooperation in offshore wind energy development. About India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce: What it is? The India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce is a bilateral cooperation platform launched under the Fourth India-UK Energy Dialogue to strengthen collaboration in offshore wind energy. …
Context: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced India’s first dedicated ‘Bee Corridors’ along National Highways. About Bee Corridors: What it is? ‘Bee Corridors’ are linear stretches of pollinator-friendly vegetation developed along National Highways. They will consist of flowering trees and plants that provide year-round nectar and pollen support to honeybees and other …
