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π ONE-LINERS | 01 OCTOBER 2026
π UPSC Current Affairs | AnmolVachan1
π POLITY & GOVERNANCE
π Five Digital Identity Initiatives β UIDAI
π’ Face Authentication for ePDS β Consent-based, contactless face authentication; developed by UIDAI + DFPD + NIC.
π’ SWIK Portal 2.0 β Simplifies Aadhaar authentication approvals and enables eligible non-government entities to submit proposals online.
π’ Sub-AUA/Sub-KUA (LITE) β Simplified onboarding for low-volume Aadhaar authentication users through existing AUA/KUA infrastructure.
π’ New Token Management System β Digital queue and appointment system for UIDAI offices to reduce waiting time and improve grievance handling.
π’ Revamped UIDAI Website & Career Portal β Improved interface, accessibility, screen-reader support and keyboard navigation.
π INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & ISSUES
π 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice
π’ Held in Abu Dhabi, UAE; organised by UNODC and known as the UN Crime Congress.
π’ Theme: βAccelerating crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law: protecting people and planet and achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the digital age.β
π’ Abu Dhabi Declaration β Five-year roadmap for modernising justice systems and strengthening global legal cooperation.
π’ Four pillars: Prevention & Resilience | Justice & Rule of Law | Evolving & Converging Criminal Threats | Innovation & Cooperation.
π Indiaβs Justice-Sector Reforms
π’ New criminal laws: BNS, BNSS and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
π’ Digital crime-fighting: I4C and National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
π’ India reiterated zero tolerance towards terrorism and stressed international cooperation against organised and environmental crimes.
π’ IndiaβUAE legal cooperation includes IIACβDIAC collaboration on arbitration, training, research and digital dispute resolution.
π ECONOMY
π Indiaβs First Blue Bond
π’ SEBI recognises blue bonds as sustainable finance instruments.
π’ Blue Bond β Bond whose proceeds are earmarked for identified water- and ocean-related projects.
π’ Issuers need frameworks for fund utilisation, impact measurement and periodic reporting to prevent bluewashing.
π’ Indiaβs maiden blue bond is planned under Sagarmala to raise βΉ1,000 crore for maritime-sector projects.
π’ Issuance planned through Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd. (SMFCL).
π’ Sagarmala Programme β Launched in 2015 for port-led development and reduction of logistics costs.
π INFRASTRUCTURE
π 1st Steel Bridge for Bullet Train
π’ Maharashtra launched a 100-metre steel bridge over NH-3 for the MumbaiβAhmedabad High-Speed Rail project.
π’ Location: Dive-Anjur, Bhiwandi, Thane.
π’ Specifications: 1,405 metric tonnes and 14 metres high.
π’ Fabricated in Trichy, transported around 1,300 km and assembled on site.
π’ 16 of 28 planned steel bridges along the corridor have been completed.
π SECURITY
π Indiaβs Kaveri Engine
π’ Kaveri Derivative Engine (KDE) β Dry turbofan developed by DRDOβs GTRE, Bengaluru.
π’ Project began in the late 1980s to power LCA Tejas.
π’ Tested at CIAM and Gromov Flight Research Institute, Russia.
π’ Peak dry thrust: 48.5 kN, exceeding the 46 kN benchmark.
π Ghatak UCAV
π’ Stealth tailless flying-wing UCAV with curved air intakes and shaped exhausts.
π’ Uses 80β90% carbon-fibre prepreg composites.
π’ Designed for internal carriage of missiles, bombs and precision-guided munitions.
π ASEANβIndia Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026)
π’ Began at Subic Bay, Philippines, co-hosted by the Indian Navy and Philippine Navy.
π’ Theme: βAnchored in Trust, United at Sea.β
π’ Indian participants: INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish.
π’ Phases: Harbour Phase + Sea Phase.
π’ Drills: boarding operations, medical evacuation and helicopter cross-deck landings.
π’ Supports Indiaβs MAHASAGAR vision and Act East Policy.
π AWARDS
π Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026
π’ Based on the worldβs largest annual airline passenger satisfaction survey.
π’ 2026 survey: 24.8 million eligible responses, covering 300+ airlines and 100+ nationalities.
π’ Categories: Cabin service | Ground & airport experience | Onboard product.
π’ Singapore Airlines β Worldβs Best Airline; sixth overall win.
π’ Qatar Airways β 2nd; Cathay Pacific Airways β 3rd globally.
π’ Air India β Best Airline in India; 57th globally, up from 82nd.
π’ Air India β 2nd Most Improved Airline globally.
π’ IndiGo β 61st overall and received regional awards in low-cost service, staff and cleanliness.
π SPORTS
π Neeru Dhanda β Asian Games 2026
π’ Won Indiaβs first individual womenβs gold in an Asian Games shotgun event in womenβs trap.
π’ Scored 28/30, setting a new Asian record.
π’ Also won silver in womenβs trap team and gold in trap mixed team with Kynan Chenai.
π’ 20th Asian Games β Aichi-Nagoya, Japan; 19 Septemberβ4 October 2026.
π’ Over 10,000 athletes from 46 nations competing across 43 sports and 469 medal events.
π MISCELLANEOUS
π WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
π’ Six-day competition with 1,400+ competitors from around 70 countries/regions.
π’ Indiaβs largest-ever contingent: 70 competitors across 63 skills.
π’ Debuted in 11 new/emerging skill categories, including dental prosthetics, digital interactive media design, intelligent security technology and unmanned aerial systems.
π’ Participation coordinated by NSDC under MSDE.
π’ Team India won 6 silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence.
π’ WorldSkills β Global vocational and technical skills competition held every two years.
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π POLITY & GOVERNANCE
π Five Digital Identity Initiatives β UIDAI
π’ Face Authentication for ePDS β Consent-based, contactless face authentication; developed by UIDAI + DFPD + NIC.
π’ SWIK Portal 2.0 β Simplifies Aadhaar authentication approvals and enables eligible non-government entities to submit proposals online.
π’ Sub-AUA/Sub-KUA (LITE) β Simplified onboarding for low-volume Aadhaar authentication users through existing AUA/KUA infrastructure.
π’ New Token Management System β Digital queue and appointment system for UIDAI offices to reduce waiting time and improve grievance handling.
π’ Revamped UIDAI Website & Career Portal β Improved interface, accessibility, screen-reader support and keyboard navigation.
π INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & ISSUES
π 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention & Criminal Justice
π’ Held in Abu Dhabi, UAE; organised by UNODC and known as the UN Crime Congress.
π’ Theme: βAccelerating crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law: protecting people and planet and achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the digital age.β
π’ Abu Dhabi Declaration β Five-year roadmap for modernising justice systems and strengthening global legal cooperation.
π’ Four pillars: Prevention & Resilience | Justice & Rule of Law | Evolving & Converging Criminal Threats | Innovation & Cooperation.
π Indiaβs Justice-Sector Reforms
π’ New criminal laws: BNS, BNSS and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
π’ Digital crime-fighting: I4C and National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
π’ India reiterated zero tolerance towards terrorism and stressed international cooperation against organised and environmental crimes.
π’ IndiaβUAE legal cooperation includes IIACβDIAC collaboration on arbitration, training, research and digital dispute resolution.
π ECONOMY
π Indiaβs First Blue Bond
π’ SEBI recognises blue bonds as sustainable finance instruments.
π’ Blue Bond β Bond whose proceeds are earmarked for identified water- and ocean-related projects.
π’ Issuers need frameworks for fund utilisation, impact measurement and periodic reporting to prevent bluewashing.
π’ Indiaβs maiden blue bond is planned under Sagarmala to raise βΉ1,000 crore for maritime-sector projects.
π’ Issuance planned through Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd. (SMFCL).
π’ Sagarmala Programme β Launched in 2015 for port-led development and reduction of logistics costs.
π INFRASTRUCTURE
π 1st Steel Bridge for Bullet Train
π’ Maharashtra launched a 100-metre steel bridge over NH-3 for the MumbaiβAhmedabad High-Speed Rail project.
π’ Location: Dive-Anjur, Bhiwandi, Thane.
π’ Specifications: 1,405 metric tonnes and 14 metres high.
π’ Fabricated in Trichy, transported around 1,300 km and assembled on site.
π’ 16 of 28 planned steel bridges along the corridor have been completed.
π SECURITY
π Indiaβs Kaveri Engine
π’ Kaveri Derivative Engine (KDE) β Dry turbofan developed by DRDOβs GTRE, Bengaluru.
π’ Project began in the late 1980s to power LCA Tejas.
π’ Tested at CIAM and Gromov Flight Research Institute, Russia.
π’ Peak dry thrust: 48.5 kN, exceeding the 46 kN benchmark.
π Ghatak UCAV
π’ Stealth tailless flying-wing UCAV with curved air intakes and shaped exhausts.
π’ Uses 80β90% carbon-fibre prepreg composites.
π’ Designed for internal carriage of missiles, bombs and precision-guided munitions.
π ASEANβIndia Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026)
π’ Began at Subic Bay, Philippines, co-hosted by the Indian Navy and Philippine Navy.
π’ Theme: βAnchored in Trust, United at Sea.β
π’ Indian participants: INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish.
π’ Phases: Harbour Phase + Sea Phase.
π’ Drills: boarding operations, medical evacuation and helicopter cross-deck landings.
π’ Supports Indiaβs MAHASAGAR vision and Act East Policy.
π AWARDS
π Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026
π’ Based on the worldβs largest annual airline passenger satisfaction survey.
π’ 2026 survey: 24.8 million eligible responses, covering 300+ airlines and 100+ nationalities.
π’ Categories: Cabin service | Ground & airport experience | Onboard product.
π’ Singapore Airlines β Worldβs Best Airline; sixth overall win.
π’ Qatar Airways β 2nd; Cathay Pacific Airways β 3rd globally.
π’ Air India β Best Airline in India; 57th globally, up from 82nd.
π’ Air India β 2nd Most Improved Airline globally.
π’ IndiGo β 61st overall and received regional awards in low-cost service, staff and cleanliness.
π SPORTS
π Neeru Dhanda β Asian Games 2026
π’ Won Indiaβs first individual womenβs gold in an Asian Games shotgun event in womenβs trap.
π’ Scored 28/30, setting a new Asian record.
π’ Also won silver in womenβs trap team and gold in trap mixed team with Kynan Chenai.
π’ 20th Asian Games β Aichi-Nagoya, Japan; 19 Septemberβ4 October 2026.
π’ Over 10,000 athletes from 46 nations competing across 43 sports and 469 medal events.
π MISCELLANEOUS
π WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
π’ Six-day competition with 1,400+ competitors from around 70 countries/regions.
π’ Indiaβs largest-ever contingent: 70 competitors across 63 skills.
π’ Debuted in 11 new/emerging skill categories, including dental prosthetics, digital interactive media design, intelligent security technology and unmanned aerial systems.
π’ Participation coordinated by NSDC under MSDE.
π’ Team India won 6 silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence.
π’ WorldSkills β Global vocational and technical skills competition held every two years.
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π REVISED GRAP 2026 β DELHI-NCR AIR POLLUTION
π What is GRAP?
π’ Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is an AQI-linked emergency response framework for Delhi-NCR.
π’ Revised by CAQM at its 30th Full Commission meeting on 28 Sept 2026.
π’ It uses observed + forecast AQI to invoke measures in advance.
π 4 Stages
π’ Stage I β Poor: AQI 201β300 β 25 actions
π’ Stage II β Very Poor: AQI 301β400 β 8 actions
π’ Stage III β Severe: AQI 401β450 β 10 actions
π’ Stage IV β Severe+: AQI >450 β 5 actions
π’ Measures are cumulative β each higher stage adds to lower-stage measures.
π’ Total: 48 actions
π Major Changes
π’ DG-set restrictions moved from Stage II β Stage I.
π’ Entry restrictions on BS-IV & below inter-state buses moved to Stage I.
π’ Restrictions on BS-III petrol & BS-IV diesel (or below) LMVs extended to Sonipat, besides Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar.
π’ Exemption for older goods vehicles carrying essential commodities removed.
π’ Stage III clarified restrictions on entry of diesel BS-IV & below LGVs/MGVs registered outside Delhi.
π’ Minor works such as pothole repairs permitted under Stage III.
π’ Citizensβ Charter expanded with stage-wise Doβs & Donβts.
π Why Delhi-NCR Faces Winter Pollution
π’ Local sources: vehicles, road/construction dust, industries, DG sets and waste burning.
π’ Regional sources include paddy-stubble burning.
π’ Low wind speed + temperature inversion + low mixing height trap pollutants near the ground.
π CAQM β Remember
π’ Established under the CAQM in NCR and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021.
π’ Covers NCR + adjoining areas of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
π’ Its directions prevail over other authorities on air-quality matters within its jurisdiction.
π’ Enforcement through Enforcement Task Force, flying squads, SPCBs and DPCC.
π Other Key Decisions
π’ C&D dust monitoring extended beyond municipal limits to eligible projects; 500 sq m threshold unchanged.
π’ Physical sports competitions in NCR during NovβDec advised to be rescheduled.
π’ 1,831 units received closure orders; 1,479 allowed to resume after compliance.
π’ Plantation drive: 4.14 crore plantations reported against 4.61 crore target.
π CRITICAL POINT
π’ GRAP is an emergency-response mechanism, not a permanent solution.
π’ Long-term improvement requires year-round emission reduction, airshed-level coordination and stronger enforcement.
π’ Measures can also create livelihood and logistics costs, particularly for construction workers and transport operators.
π MUST REMEMBER
CAQM Act 2021 | GRAP | Stage I: 201β300 | Stage II: 301β400 | Stage III: 401β450 | Stage IV: >450 | 48 actions | DG sets β Stage I
π MAINS QUESTION
βGRAP can manage air-pollution emergencies in Delhi-NCR but cannot substitute for structural, airshed-level action.β Critically examine.
15 Marks | 250 Words
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π What is GRAP?
π’ Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is an AQI-linked emergency response framework for Delhi-NCR.
π’ Revised by CAQM at its 30th Full Commission meeting on 28 Sept 2026.
π’ It uses observed + forecast AQI to invoke measures in advance.
π 4 Stages
π’ Stage I β Poor: AQI 201β300 β 25 actions
π’ Stage II β Very Poor: AQI 301β400 β 8 actions
π’ Stage III β Severe: AQI 401β450 β 10 actions
π’ Stage IV β Severe+: AQI >450 β 5 actions
π’ Measures are cumulative β each higher stage adds to lower-stage measures.
π’ Total: 48 actions
π Major Changes
π’ DG-set restrictions moved from Stage II β Stage I.
π’ Entry restrictions on BS-IV & below inter-state buses moved to Stage I.
π’ Restrictions on BS-III petrol & BS-IV diesel (or below) LMVs extended to Sonipat, besides Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar.
π’ Exemption for older goods vehicles carrying essential commodities removed.
π’ Stage III clarified restrictions on entry of diesel BS-IV & below LGVs/MGVs registered outside Delhi.
π’ Minor works such as pothole repairs permitted under Stage III.
π’ Citizensβ Charter expanded with stage-wise Doβs & Donβts.
π Why Delhi-NCR Faces Winter Pollution
π’ Local sources: vehicles, road/construction dust, industries, DG sets and waste burning.
π’ Regional sources include paddy-stubble burning.
π’ Low wind speed + temperature inversion + low mixing height trap pollutants near the ground.
π CAQM β Remember
π’ Established under the CAQM in NCR and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021.
π’ Covers NCR + adjoining areas of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
π’ Its directions prevail over other authorities on air-quality matters within its jurisdiction.
π’ Enforcement through Enforcement Task Force, flying squads, SPCBs and DPCC.
π Other Key Decisions
π’ C&D dust monitoring extended beyond municipal limits to eligible projects; 500 sq m threshold unchanged.
π’ Physical sports competitions in NCR during NovβDec advised to be rescheduled.
π’ 1,831 units received closure orders; 1,479 allowed to resume after compliance.
π’ Plantation drive: 4.14 crore plantations reported against 4.61 crore target.
π CRITICAL POINT
π’ GRAP is an emergency-response mechanism, not a permanent solution.
π’ Long-term improvement requires year-round emission reduction, airshed-level coordination and stronger enforcement.
π’ Measures can also create livelihood and logistics costs, particularly for construction workers and transport operators.
π MUST REMEMBER
CAQM Act 2021 | GRAP | Stage I: 201β300 | Stage II: 301β400 | Stage III: 401β450 | Stage IV: >450 | 48 actions | DG sets β Stage I
π MAINS QUESTION
βGRAP can manage air-pollution emergencies in Delhi-NCR but cannot substitute for structural, airshed-level action.β Critically examine.
15 Marks | 250 Words
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