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🔆 ONE-LINERS | 06 NOVEMBER 2026

🔆 ECONOMY

📍 Organic Fisheries Cluster
🟢 India’s first Organic Fisheries Cluster established in Soreng district, Sikkim.
🟢 Established under: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
🟢 Key stakeholder: NABARD.
🟢 Objectives:

• Promote chemical-free, antibiotic-free and pesticide-free aquaculture.
• Strengthen the fisheries value chain and enhance farmers’ incomes.

🔆 ENVIRONMENT

📍 Kerala’s Mangrove Cover
🟢 Study conducted by: ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi.
🟢 Presented at: International Symposium on Fisheries and Remote Sensing.
🟢 Survey period: 2017–2026.
🟢 Key finding: Mangrove cover increased overall, despite nearly 90% loss over the last five decades.
🟢 Significance: Demonstrates the role of satellite-based monitoring in tracking mangrove recovery and supporting coastal conservation in Kerala.

🔆 SECURITY

📍 Agniveers – Extended Engagement
🟢 Union Cabinet approved a two-year engagement period for 75% of Agniveers.
🟢 Agniveers are short-term contract military personnel recruited into the Army, Navy and Air Force under the Agnipath Scheme.
🟢 The 75% Agniveers are eligible for consideration for regular employment, subject to fulfilling prescribed criteria.
🟢 The second engagement period includes higher remuneration, Seva Nidhi and seniority packages.
🟢 Originally, Agniveers were recruited for four years, including six months of training.
🟢 The remaining 25% are to receive regular employment on a merit basis.

📍 Agnipath Scheme
🟢 Introduced in: 2022 by the Government of India.
🟢 A recruitment programme for the Army, Navy and Air Force.
🟢 Eligibility: Men and women.
🟢 Age limit: 17.5–21 years.


🔆 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

📍 Data Centre Capacity in India
🟢 India’s data centre capacity is expected to increase fivefold.
🟢 A data centre is a secure facility housing computing, storage and networking equipment.
🟢 Current capacity: 1.5 GW.
🟢 Target capacity: 7.5 GW by 2030.
🟢 Expected investment: Over ₹3 lakh crore.
🟢 Around three-fourths of the upcoming 6 GW capacity is expected to be concentrated in Visakhapatnam, Mumbai and Hyderabad.
🟢 Significance: Supports online banking, e-Governance, digital payments, cloud computing and emerging technologies.
🟢 Key requirements: Efficient cooling systems and Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS).

📍 Why is India a Preferred Data Centre Hub?
🟢 Development costs are approximately 25% lower than in Asia-Pacific markets.
🟢 Lower electricity tariffs.
🟢 20-year tax holiday for cloud providers.
🟢 Stable political environment.
🟢 Minimal geopolitical risk.

🔆 IMPORTANT DAYS & EVENTS

📍 National Cancer Awareness Day
🟢 Observed annually on: 7 November.
🟢 First announced in: 2014 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
🟢 Commemorates the birth anniversary of Madam Marie Curie, Nobel laureate associated with the discovery of Polonium and Radium.
🟢 Her discoveries eventually contributed to the use of radiation in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
🟢 Objectives:

• Promote awareness of preventive measures.
• Encourage early screening.
• Reduce cancer-related mortality.

📍 International Day of Radiology
🟢 Observed annually on: 8 November.
🟢 First announced in: 2012.
🟢 Commemorates W.C. Roentgen’s discovery of X-rays in 1895.
🟢 Theme: “Upholding Patient Safety & Patient Care”.
🟢 Organisers:

• European Society of Radiology (ESR)
• Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
• American College of Radiology (ACR)
• International Society of Radiology (ISR)
🟢 Aim: Raise public awareness and honour radiographers and radiologic technologists.

📍 World Urbanism Day, 2026
🟢 Also known as: World Town Planning Day.
🟢 Observed annually on: 8 November.
🟢 Started by Argentine professor Carlos María della Paolera in 1949, in Buenos Aires.
🟢 2026 marks its 77th anniversary.
🟢 Theme: “Great Communities are Built on Planning”.
🟢 Aim: Celebrate the achievements of planners.

📍 National Entrepreneurship Day
🟢 Observed on: 9 November.
🟢 Theme: “Empowering Youth for Viksit Bharat”.
🟢 Commemorates the establishment of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in 2014.
🟢 Aim: Celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship and recognise their role in economic growth and job creation.
🟢 India has the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem.

📍 National Legal Services Day
🟢 Observed annually on: 9 November.
🟢 Objective: Commemorates the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, which led to the establishment of organisations providing free legal aid to the needy.
🟢 Established by: Legal Services Authorities.

📍 World Science Day for Peace and Development, 2026
🟢 Celebrated on: 10 November.
🟢 First proclaimed in: 2001.
🟢 Theme: “Common Ground Through Science Diplomacy”.
🟢 Organised by: UNESCO.
🟢 Observance falls under the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033).
🟢 Objectives:

• Strengthen public awareness.
• Promote national and international solidarity.
• Renew national and international commitment.

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Meghalaya’s 100 Drums Wangala Festival commenced at Wangala A•Dam in Chibragre, West Garo Hills.

The first day of the festival brought together the vibrant traditions, music and cultural heritage of the Garo community.