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KAUMARACON-2026

KAUMARACON-2026 at the All India Institute of Ayurveda highlighted child health, scientific validation of Ayurveda and new digital initiatives in traditional healthcare.
Government Policies & Interventions The Vice-President inaugurated the 3rd International Conference on Kaumarabhritya, KAUMARACON-2026 , organised by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA).
The theme of the Conference was “Shaping the Future of Child Health: Global Perspectives, Research Innovations, and Clinical Frontiers in Kaumarabhritya.” The conference stressed combining traditional knowledge with sci…

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150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

Lok Sabha Speaker along with the Indian Parliamentary Delegation, participated in the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India's Interests Lok Sabha Speaker along with the Indian Parliamentary Delegation , participated in the 150 th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) hel…
Inter-Parliamentary Union , founded in 1889 , is the global organization of national parliaments promoting peace through parliamentary diplomacy.

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Mission for Cotton Productivity

The Union Cabinet approved the ₹5,659 crore Mission for Cotton Productivity for 2026–31 to enhance cotton yield, quality, and global competitiveness
For Prelims: Mission for Cotton Productivity , Union Budget 2025–26 , Indian Council of Agricultural Research , High-Yielding Variety , Kasturi Cotton Bharat , Pink Bollworm , Whitefly For Mains: Mission for Cotton Prod…
The initiative is designed to address stagnant yields, mitigate pest-related challenges, improve quality, and make India self-reliant in cotton production while enhancing competitiveness in global textile markets.

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UDAN Scheme

On 27th April 2025, the UDAN flight program celebrated its 8th anniversary, making air travel more accessible and affordable for the common man
Government Policies & Interventions The UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) Scheme recently commemorated its 8 th anniversary , highlighting its pivotal role in making air travel more accessible and affordable for the genera…
About: UDAN aims to democratize aviation and enhance regional connectivity, ensuring that even remote regions of the country are accessible by air.

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UNIFIL in Lebanon

UNIFIL’s final mandate ends in December 2026. Explore its role in southern Lebanon, the Blue Line, Resolution 1701 and India’s peacekeeping contribution
Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India's Interests The UN has stressed the need to sustain stability in southern Lebanon as the final mandate of the United Nations Interim F…
About Lebanon: Lebanon is a country on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Syria and Israel, with Beirut as its capital.

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5 Years of PM GatiShakti

PM GatiShakti National Master Plan integrates infrastructure planning through GIS-based mapping, multimodal connectivity, inter-ministerial coordination and data-driven decision-making to support India’s infrastructure…
Government Policies & Interventions Recently, the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) completed five years, marking its evolution from an infrastructure mapping platform into an integrated, GIS-based planning…
About: The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) was launched on 13th October 2021 to promote integrated and coordinated infrastructure planning across different sectors and modes of transport.

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India's Strategic Petroleum Reserves

Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas provided valuable insights into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Programme during a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Government Policies & Interventions Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas provided valuable insights into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Programme during a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
About: Strategic petroleum reserves (SPRs) are stockpiles of crude oil maintained by countries ensuring a stable supply of crude oil even during times of geopolitical uncertainty or supply disruptions.

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Chenab Rail Bridge and Anji Khad Bridge

The Prime Minister inaugurated the Chenab rail bridge (world’s highest railway arch bridge) over the Chenab River and Anji Khad bridge over the Anji River (a Chenab tributary) in Jammu and Kashmir
The Prime Minister inaugurated the Chenab rail bridge over the Chenab River and Anji Khad bridge over the Anji River (a Chenab tributary) in Jammu and Kashmir.
About Chenab Rail Bridge: Located in Reasi district, it is the world’s highest railway arch bridge , standing 359 metres tall — 35 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower.

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NITI Aayog's Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global

NITI Aayog has released the Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global, outlining a phased strategy (2025–2047) to transform Ayurveda into a globally recognized healthcare system
NITI Aayog , has released the "Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global." The report diagnoses why Ayurveda trails Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in global penetration, and lays out a phased action plan running…
Export Growth: The export value of Ayurveda and herbal products has doubled from USD 1.09 billion in 2014 to USD 2.16 billion in 2023 , reaching approximately 150 countries.

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India's Commitment to UN Peacekeeping

The Indian Army observed the 75th International Day of UN Peacekeepers by honoring fallen comrades at the National War Memorial. India also announced upcoming initiatives to train women personnel from South East Asia, s…
Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India's Interests For Prelims: UN peacekeeping mission , India-ASEAN Initiative for women in UNPK operations, International Day of UN Peacekeepers For Mains: Role…
This day holds significance as it marks the anniversary of the first UN peacekeeping (UNPK) mission in 1948.

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India’s Crude Oil Import Dynamics

Russia, the US and the UAE accounted for 66.8% of India's crude oil imports in August 2026, with Russia remaining the largest supplier.
India sourced a record 66.8% of its crude oil imports from three countries i.e.
Russia (44.3%), United Arab Emirates (UAE) (17.4%) and the United States (US) (5.1%) in August 2026, with Russia remaining its largest supplier.

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Z-Morh Tunnel

The Prime Minister inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel aimed at improving all-weather connectivity between Ladakh and the rest of India
The Prime Minister inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel aimed at improving all-weather connectivity between Ladakh and Kashmir.
Location : The 6.5 km Z-Morh tunnel, located at 8,650 feet in Ganderbal, Kashmir, bypasses avalanche-prone zones on the Srinagar-Leh highway (NH-1) .

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Leader of Opposition

Recently, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) has unanimously adopted a resolution asking Rahul Gandhi to become the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the 18th Lok Sabha
Recently, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) has unanimously adopted a resolution to select the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the 18 th Lok Sabha.
The leader of the largest opposition party having not less than one-tenth seats of the total strength of the Lok Sabha is recognised as the leader of the Opposition.

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Appointment of Chief Justice of India

Recently, President Draupadi Murmu of India administered the oath of office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Recently, the President of India administered the oath of office to Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) .
He was part of several Constitution Bench rulings, including the one upholding the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution and striking down the 2018 electoral bonds scheme , among others.

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Kasturi Cotton Bharat Initiative

The Kasturi Cotton Bharat program operates at both national and international levels, aiming to promote Indian cotton. It employs blockchain technology for comprehensive traceability, benefiting stakeholders across the…
The Kasturi Cotton Bharat programme of the Ministry of Textiles is a pioneering effort in traceability, certification and branding of Indian cotton.
It is a collaboration between the Government of India ( Cotton Corporation of India) , trade bodies, and industry to enhance cotton traceability and certification .

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NASA’s Artemis Program

Recently, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) rolled out its Artemis I moon mission to the launchpad for testing at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, United States.
Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology For Prelims: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Artemis I, moon mission, Chandrayaan project, History of Moon Exploration For Mains: Space Exploration,…
NASA’s Artemis mission is touted as the next generation of lunar exploration , and is named after the twin sister of Apollo from Greek mythology.

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153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union

Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha participated in the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania.
Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India's Interests Recently, India participated in the 153 rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) , held in Arusha, Tanzania, focusing on good governanc…
About: The 153 rd IPU Assembly brought together parliamentarians from across the world under the theme “Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust and opportunities for all.” Indian…

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Tunnels in Jammu & Kashmir

Tunnels in Jammu & Kashmir
Geographical Features and their Location Government Policies & Interventions The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways will lay the foundation stone of various National Highway (NH) Projects and will review and…
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Tunnel: The Chenani-Nashri Tunnel renamed as Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Tunnel.

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Transforming Connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir is expanding rail, road, air and logistics infrastructure to strengthen connectivity, economic growth and strategic mobility
Government Policies & Interventions India is strengthening multimodal connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir through major railway, highway, tunnel and airport projects, including the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (U…
About: The 272-km USBRL project , inaugurated in June 2025 at a cost of ₹43,780 crore , connects the Kashmir Valley with India's national railway network.

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President of India

Draupadi Murmu is India's first tribal President. She is the second woman President after Smt. Pratibha Patil. Coming from Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, Murmu belongs to Santhal tribe – the third largest Scheduled Tribe…
Infographics Prev Next 23 Jul 2022 1 min read Tags: GS Paper - 2 Indian Constitution Quick Facts For Prelims Print PDF Print This Article Prev Next

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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

NHRC India convened a meeting of all seven National Commissions to discuss protecting the rights of vulnerable groups and sharing best practices and annual action plans.
Government Policies & Interventions For Mains: Emerging Human Rights Challenges, Role and Functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Recently, NHRC convened a meeting of all seven national commissions to d…
The seven bodies include National Commission for Women (NCW) , National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) , National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) , National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPC…

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Indian Scientists Identify Martian Analogue Sites

Indian scientists identified sites in Tamil Nadu and Chile as Martian analogue sites based on minerals that record past water-rock interactions similar to Mars
Indian Scientists from Kerala have identified sites in Tamil Nadu and Chile that have geological, chemical and physical similarities with Mars.
Minerals Identified: Melanterite was detected in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu.

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India and Mali Commemorate World Cotton Day 2026

India and Mali commemorated World Cotton Day at the UN Headquarters, highlighting sustainable cotton value chains, livelihoods, value addition, technology, market access and international partnerships
Recently, India and Mali jointly organised an event at the United Nations Headquarters, New York , to commemorate World Cotton Day under the theme “Cotton for Sustainability: Livelihoods, Value Addition and Partnership.…
Global Celebration: The main World Cotton Day 2026 celebration was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, under the theme “ Cotton for Good: Building Prosperity Through Trade, Transformation and Partnership.” Global Significance…

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Completion of SSLV Development Project

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the third developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO ) successfully launched the third developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV ) .
It placed the Earth observation satellite EOS-08 precisely into orbit.

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