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π Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)
π Why in News?
β Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) has expanded its nationwide outreach, reaching over 29.24 crore people across India.
π About NMBA
β Launched: 2020 in 272 districts identified as highly vulnerable to substance abuse.
β Expanded: To all districts of India in 2023.
β Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE).
β Objective: Achieve a Drug-Free India through active participation of youth, women, and local communities.
π Three-Pronged Strategy
β Supply Control: Led by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
β Demand Reduction & Awareness: Led by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE).
β Treatment & Rehabilitation: Managed by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW).
π Significance
β Promotes preventive awareness, community participation, de-addiction services, and rehabilitation to combat substance abuse nationwide.
π UPSC Prelims Fact
β Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) is a national campaign launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to reduce drug demand through awareness, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
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π Why in News?
β Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) has expanded its nationwide outreach, reaching over 29.24 crore people across India.
π About NMBA
β Launched: 2020 in 272 districts identified as highly vulnerable to substance abuse.
β Expanded: To all districts of India in 2023.
β Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE).
β Objective: Achieve a Drug-Free India through active participation of youth, women, and local communities.
π Three-Pronged Strategy
β Supply Control: Led by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
β Demand Reduction & Awareness: Led by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE).
β Treatment & Rehabilitation: Managed by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW).
π Significance
β Promotes preventive awareness, community participation, de-addiction services, and rehabilitation to combat substance abuse nationwide.
π UPSC Prelims Fact
β Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) is a national campaign launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to reduce drug demand through awareness, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
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π CURRENT AFFAIRS β 9 JULY 2026
π BANKING & FINANCE
π IMF Cuts Indiaβs FY27 Growth Forecast
β Released in World Economic Outlook (WEO)
β FY 2026β27 GDP forecast: 6.4%
β FY 2027β28 GDP forecast: 6.7%
β Global growth projected at 3.0% (2026) and 3.4% (2027)
β Report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
π India Becomes 11th Largest FDI Destination
β Highlighted in UNCTAD World Investment Report 2026
β FDI inflows increased to US$38.89 billion in 2025
β India improved from 13th to 11th position globally
β Greenfield investment announcements reached US$74.12 billion
β India ranked 18th in global outward FDI
π DIGITAL AWARENESS
π Meta Details Measures Against Child Abuse Content
β Government sought explanation over Instagram child abuse advertisements
β Meta deploying AI tools for detection and removal of abusive content
β Stronger monitoring of suspicious accounts involving children
β Enhances online child safety measures
π ECONOMY
π India to Launch Index of Services Production (ISP)
β First release scheduled for 14 July 2026
β Developed by MoSPI
β Base Year: 2024β25
β Measures monthly performance of the services sector
β Complements the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
π Information & Computer Services Get Highest Weight in ISP
β Highest sectoral weight: Information & Computer Services (21.9%)
β Followed by Retail Trade (18.5%) and Administrative Services (14.4%)
β Data sourced mainly from GSTN and administrative records
π STATES
π Tamil Nadu Launches βAnywhere Registrationβ
β Paperless property registration through STAR 3.0
β Effective from 17 August 2026
β Covers first sale of plots, flats and title deed deposits
β Simplifies property registration process
π UP Mahila Samarthya Yojana 2026
β Implemented by UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM)
β Provides free skill training for rural women
β Eligible SHGs receive βΉ15,000 revolving fund
β Supports women empowerment and rural livelihoods
π NATIONAL
π Varanasi Airport to Get Indiaβs First Six-Lane Runway Underpass
β To be built beneath an active airport runway
β Located at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
β Length: 450 metres
β Major engineering milestone for airport infrastructure
π Indiaβs Energy Storage Requirement May Reach 888 GWh by 2035β36
β Based on India BESS Market Review
β Total requirement: 174 GW / 888 GWh
β Includes Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs)
β Supports renewable energy integration
π Karnataka Recommends Three Global Tourism Destinations
β Destinations: Hampi, Mysuru and Lakkundi
β Proposed under Global Destination Development Project
β Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
β Promotes world-class tourism infrastructure
π INTERNATIONAL
π PM Modi Visits Prambanan Temple in Indonesia
β Largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia
β Built in the 9th century
β Dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma
β UNESCO World Heritage Site located at Yogyakarta
π AGREEMENTS & MoUs
π Four States Sign Narmada Project Payment Pact
β States: Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra
β Resolves long-pending cost-sharing issues
β Covers Sardar Sarovar and Indira Sagar projects
β Based on Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal (NWDT) Award
π India & Indonesia Sign Defence Agreements
β 14 MoUs signed under Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
β Indonesia to procure BrahMos and Astra BVRAAM missiles
β Indonesia becomes third Southeast Asian country to acquire BrahMos
β Strengthens Indo-Pacific defence cooperation
π AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
π Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for Haveli Sangeet
β Awardee: Acharya Shri Ranchhodlalji Goswami
β Honoured for preserving Pushtimarg Haveli Sangeet
β Award presented by Sangeet Natak Akademi
β Includes βΉ25,000, plaque and Angavastram
π PM Modi Receives Indonesiaβs Highest Civilian Honour
β Awarded Bintang Adipurna (Star of the Republic of Indonesia β First Class)
β Conferred by President Prabowo Subianto
β Indonesiaβs highest civilian honour instituted in 1959
#CurrentAffairs
π BANKING & FINANCE
π IMF Cuts Indiaβs FY27 Growth Forecast
β Released in World Economic Outlook (WEO)
β FY 2026β27 GDP forecast: 6.4%
β FY 2027β28 GDP forecast: 6.7%
β Global growth projected at 3.0% (2026) and 3.4% (2027)
β Report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
π India Becomes 11th Largest FDI Destination
β Highlighted in UNCTAD World Investment Report 2026
β FDI inflows increased to US$38.89 billion in 2025
β India improved from 13th to 11th position globally
β Greenfield investment announcements reached US$74.12 billion
β India ranked 18th in global outward FDI
π DIGITAL AWARENESS
π Meta Details Measures Against Child Abuse Content
β Government sought explanation over Instagram child abuse advertisements
β Meta deploying AI tools for detection and removal of abusive content
β Stronger monitoring of suspicious accounts involving children
β Enhances online child safety measures
π ECONOMY
π India to Launch Index of Services Production (ISP)
β First release scheduled for 14 July 2026
β Developed by MoSPI
β Base Year: 2024β25
β Measures monthly performance of the services sector
β Complements the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
π Information & Computer Services Get Highest Weight in ISP
β Highest sectoral weight: Information & Computer Services (21.9%)
β Followed by Retail Trade (18.5%) and Administrative Services (14.4%)
β Data sourced mainly from GSTN and administrative records
π STATES
π Tamil Nadu Launches βAnywhere Registrationβ
β Paperless property registration through STAR 3.0
β Effective from 17 August 2026
β Covers first sale of plots, flats and title deed deposits
β Simplifies property registration process
π UP Mahila Samarthya Yojana 2026
β Implemented by UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM)
β Provides free skill training for rural women
β Eligible SHGs receive βΉ15,000 revolving fund
β Supports women empowerment and rural livelihoods
π NATIONAL
π Varanasi Airport to Get Indiaβs First Six-Lane Runway Underpass
β To be built beneath an active airport runway
β Located at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
β Length: 450 metres
β Major engineering milestone for airport infrastructure
π Indiaβs Energy Storage Requirement May Reach 888 GWh by 2035β36
β Based on India BESS Market Review
β Total requirement: 174 GW / 888 GWh
β Includes Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs)
β Supports renewable energy integration
π Karnataka Recommends Three Global Tourism Destinations
β Destinations: Hampi, Mysuru and Lakkundi
β Proposed under Global Destination Development Project
β Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
β Promotes world-class tourism infrastructure
π INTERNATIONAL
π PM Modi Visits Prambanan Temple in Indonesia
β Largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia
β Built in the 9th century
β Dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma
β UNESCO World Heritage Site located at Yogyakarta
π AGREEMENTS & MoUs
π Four States Sign Narmada Project Payment Pact
β States: Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra
β Resolves long-pending cost-sharing issues
β Covers Sardar Sarovar and Indira Sagar projects
β Based on Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal (NWDT) Award
π India & Indonesia Sign Defence Agreements
β 14 MoUs signed under Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
β Indonesia to procure BrahMos and Astra BVRAAM missiles
β Indonesia becomes third Southeast Asian country to acquire BrahMos
β Strengthens Indo-Pacific defence cooperation
π AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
π Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for Haveli Sangeet
β Awardee: Acharya Shri Ranchhodlalji Goswami
β Honoured for preserving Pushtimarg Haveli Sangeet
β Award presented by Sangeet Natak Akademi
β Includes βΉ25,000, plaque and Angavastram
π PM Modi Receives Indonesiaβs Highest Civilian Honour
β Awarded Bintang Adipurna (Star of the Republic of Indonesia β First Class)
β Conferred by President Prabowo Subianto
β Indonesiaβs highest civilian honour instituted in 1959
#CurrentAffairs
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π SPORTS
π Telangana to Host 8th Khelo India Youth Games
β Host State: Telangana
β Announced by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
β Khelo India launched in 2018
β Organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
π RANKS & REPORTS
π UN SDG Report 2026 Released
β Only 36% of SDG targets are on track
β Nearly 50% have stalled
β 15% have regressed
β Access to electricity increased to 92% globally
β Released by the United Nations
π SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
π ISRO Successfully Tests Main Parachute for Gaganyaan
β Conducted Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test (IMAT-05)
β Supports Gaganyaan G1 mission
β Tested at ADRDE
β Validates parachute performance under maximum load conditions
π DEFENCE
π DRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket
β Flight test conducted at Integrated Test Range
β Developed by ARDE with support from HEMRL, DRDL and RCI
β Strengthens Indiaβs indigenous long-range artillery capability
#CurrentAffairs
π Telangana to Host 8th Khelo India Youth Games
β Host State: Telangana
β Announced by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
β Khelo India launched in 2018
β Organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
π RANKS & REPORTS
π UN SDG Report 2026 Released
β Only 36% of SDG targets are on track
β Nearly 50% have stalled
β 15% have regressed
β Access to electricity increased to 92% globally
β Released by the United Nations
π SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
π ISRO Successfully Tests Main Parachute for Gaganyaan
β Conducted Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test (IMAT-05)
β Supports Gaganyaan G1 mission
β Tested at ADRDE
β Validates parachute performance under maximum load conditions
π DEFENCE
π DRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket
β Flight test conducted at Integrated Test Range
β Developed by ARDE with support from HEMRL, DRDL and RCI
β Strengthens Indiaβs indigenous long-range artillery capability
#CurrentAffairs
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π PRISON SYSTEM IN INDIA
Subject: Governance / Polity
π Role of Prisons
β Rehabilitation: Reform and rehabilitate offenders for reintegration into society
β Moral Upliftment: Promote ethical values to prevent repeat offences
β Deterrence & Prevention: Discourage future crimes through correctional measures
β Prisons fall under the State List (Entry 4, List II, Seventh Schedule)
β Tihar Jail runs vocational training and counselling programmes for rehabilitation of women inmates
π Key Initiatives
β Model Prisons Act, 2023: Focuses on prison reforms and rehabilitation; intended to replace the Prisons Act, 1894
β Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003: Facilitates transfer and rehabilitation of foreign prisoners
β Entrepreneurship Development: Skill training enables inmates to earn livelihoods after release
β Tihar Jail inmates produce items such as cakes, LED bulbs and furniture
π Major Challenges
β Inhuman treatment and custodial abuse in prisons
β Staff shortage leading to poor security and prison management
β Overcrowding: Many prisons operate beyond sanctioned capacity
β Undertrial crisis: Around 76% of prison inmates are undertrials (Prison Statistics India 2020)
β Women prisoners face poor sanitation, nutrition and safety concerns
β Mental health issues: Large number of inmates suffer from psychological disorders
β Spread of diseases such as HIV and Tuberculosis
β Poor prison infrastructure including inadequate drinking water, sanitation and healthcare
π Important Facts
β India has around 1,400+ prisons, many functioning beyond 100% occupancy
β Prison staff-to-inmate ratio remains inadequate
β More than 19,000 women prisoners were lodged in Indian jails (2018)
π Way Forward
β Improve prison administration through better staffing and training
β Transform prisons into correctional institutions focused on reform rather than punishment
β Build more prisons to reduce overcrowding
β Ensure speedy trials to reduce undertrial population
β Expand the Open Prison System for eligible inmates
β Strengthen implementation of recommendations of the Mulla Committee and Krishna Iyer Committee on Prison Reforms
β Clearly define prisonersβ rights and responsibilities while ensuring humane treatment
π UPSC Prelims Pointers
β Prisons are a State Subject under Entry 4, List II
β Model Prisons Act, 2023 aims to modernize prison administration
β Prisons Act, 1894 is the colonial-era legislation proposed to be replaced
β Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003 deals with transfer of foreign prisoners
β Open Prisons have relatively relaxed security with emphasis on rehabilitation
π UPSC Mains Practice Question (GS-2)
βIndian prisons continue to face challenges of overcrowding, undertrial detention and inadequate rehabilitation. Discuss the major issues in prison administration and suggest reforms for creating a correction-oriented prison system.
#mains #polity
Subject: Governance / Polity
π Role of Prisons
β Rehabilitation: Reform and rehabilitate offenders for reintegration into society
β Moral Upliftment: Promote ethical values to prevent repeat offences
β Deterrence & Prevention: Discourage future crimes through correctional measures
β Prisons fall under the State List (Entry 4, List II, Seventh Schedule)
β Tihar Jail runs vocational training and counselling programmes for rehabilitation of women inmates
π Key Initiatives
β Model Prisons Act, 2023: Focuses on prison reforms and rehabilitation; intended to replace the Prisons Act, 1894
β Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003: Facilitates transfer and rehabilitation of foreign prisoners
β Entrepreneurship Development: Skill training enables inmates to earn livelihoods after release
β Tihar Jail inmates produce items such as cakes, LED bulbs and furniture
π Major Challenges
β Inhuman treatment and custodial abuse in prisons
β Staff shortage leading to poor security and prison management
β Overcrowding: Many prisons operate beyond sanctioned capacity
β Undertrial crisis: Around 76% of prison inmates are undertrials (Prison Statistics India 2020)
β Women prisoners face poor sanitation, nutrition and safety concerns
β Mental health issues: Large number of inmates suffer from psychological disorders
β Spread of diseases such as HIV and Tuberculosis
β Poor prison infrastructure including inadequate drinking water, sanitation and healthcare
π Important Facts
β India has around 1,400+ prisons, many functioning beyond 100% occupancy
β Prison staff-to-inmate ratio remains inadequate
β More than 19,000 women prisoners were lodged in Indian jails (2018)
π Way Forward
β Improve prison administration through better staffing and training
β Transform prisons into correctional institutions focused on reform rather than punishment
β Build more prisons to reduce overcrowding
β Ensure speedy trials to reduce undertrial population
β Expand the Open Prison System for eligible inmates
β Strengthen implementation of recommendations of the Mulla Committee and Krishna Iyer Committee on Prison Reforms
β Clearly define prisonersβ rights and responsibilities while ensuring humane treatment
π UPSC Prelims Pointers
β Prisons are a State Subject under Entry 4, List II
β Model Prisons Act, 2023 aims to modernize prison administration
β Prisons Act, 1894 is the colonial-era legislation proposed to be replaced
β Repatriation of Prisoners Act, 2003 deals with transfer of foreign prisoners
β Open Prisons have relatively relaxed security with emphasis on rehabilitation
π UPSC Mains Practice Question (GS-2)
βIndian prisons continue to face challenges of overcrowding, undertrial detention and inadequate rehabilitation. Discuss the major issues in prison administration and suggest reforms for creating a correction-oriented prison system.
#mains #polity
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π CURRENT AFFAIRS β 10 JULY 2026
π ECONOMY
π ADB Lowers Indiaβs FY27 GDP Growth Forecast
β Report: Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2026 β July Update
β FY 2026β27 GDP forecast: 6.6%
β FY 2027β28 forecast: 7.3%
β Inflation forecast raised to 5.2%
β Revision due to energy prices and global uncertainties
π STATES
π Andhra Pradesh Launches Mee BhoomiβMee Hakku Programme
β Aims to resolve land ownership disputes
β Provides new Pattadar Passbooks to farmers
β Launched by Andhra Pradesh Government
π UP Launches Cashless Health Scheme for Teachers
β Chief Ministerβs Teachersβ Cashless Medical Scheme
β Health cover up to βΉ5 lakh
β Benefits over 15 lakh teaching and non-teaching staff and families
β Includes insurance support through State Bank of India
π NATIONAL
π WIPO Report Highlights Indiaβs Innovation Growth
β Report: World Intangible Investment Report 2026
β Released by WIPO and Luiss Business School
β India fastest-growing among 15 largest economies
β Intangible investment reached US$78.2 billion in 2023
π Centre Approves Procurement of Copra & Totapuri Mangoes
β State: Tamil Nadu
β 87,000+ MT copra under Price Support Scheme (PSS)
β 96,000+ MT Totapuri mangoes under Market Intervention Scheme (MIS)
β Protects farmers from distress sales
π EPFO Launches CITES 2.01 Platform
β Modernises EPFOβs digital infrastructure
β Consolidates 34 crore member accounts into a single database
β Auto-settlement limit increased from βΉ1 lakh to βΉ5 lakh
β EPF interest rate: 8.25% for FY 2025β26
π Navi Mumbai Airport Notified for Drug Imports
β Notified under Drugs Rules, 1945
β Total notified drug import ports increased to 42
β Decision by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
π India & Kyrgyzstan Establish Civilizational Studies Centre
β Centre established in Bishkek
β Focus on Manas and Mahabharata studies
β First Hindi translation of the Kyrgyz epic Manas released
π AGREEMENTS & MoUs
π India & Australia Strengthen Strategic Partnership
β Signed Joint Declaration on Defence & Security Cooperation
β Adopted Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap
β Australia to ensure long-term uranium supply to India
β Extended support for Gaganyaan Mission
π SPORTS
π Aswath S Becomes Indiaβs 98th Chess Grandmaster
β Hails from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
β Achieved final GM norm at Pune International Grandmaster Round Robin
β Defeated FM Kannan Vaidyanathan in the final round
π SCHEMES
π Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
β Launched in 2014β15
β Implemented under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
β Promotes farm mechanisation for small and marginal farmers
β Subsidy up to 50% for eligible beneficiaries
β Higher funding support for North-Eastern States
π RANKS & REPORTS
π Jaipur Enters Global Top 10 Happiest Cities
β Report: Happy City Index 2026
β Jaipur ranked 6th globally
β Only Indian city in the Global Top 10
π MoE Releases PGI-S & PGI-D Reports
β Released by Ministry of Education
β Evaluates school education performance of States/UTs and Districts
β Uses an absolute grading system instead of rankings
β Covers learning outcomes, governance, infrastructure and equity
π SUMMITS & CONFERENCES
π Geneva to Host Global AI Summit 2027
β Scheduled for 21β22 June 2027
β Venue: Geneva, Switzerland
β To be held alongside ITU AI for Good Global Summit
π SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
π ISRO Conducts Integrated Main Parachute Test for Gaganyaan
β Successfully completes IMAT-05
β Conducted at ADRDE, Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh)
β Supports first uncrewed Gaganyaan (G1) mission
β Dropped from IAF IL-76 aircraft at 2.5 km altitude
π CSIR-IICT Develops Indigenous Green Refrigerant Technology
β Developed HFO-1234yf process technology
β Environment-friendly refrigerant with low Global Warming Potential (GWP)
β Alternative to Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
π CSIR Develops Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT)
β Developed by CSIR-CIMFR
β Mobile photobioreactor using microalgae
β Absorbs COβ and releases oxygen
β Installed at Dhanbad and Singrauli
#CurrentAffairs
π ECONOMY
π ADB Lowers Indiaβs FY27 GDP Growth Forecast
β Report: Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2026 β July Update
β FY 2026β27 GDP forecast: 6.6%
β FY 2027β28 forecast: 7.3%
β Inflation forecast raised to 5.2%
β Revision due to energy prices and global uncertainties
π STATES
π Andhra Pradesh Launches Mee BhoomiβMee Hakku Programme
β Aims to resolve land ownership disputes
β Provides new Pattadar Passbooks to farmers
β Launched by Andhra Pradesh Government
π UP Launches Cashless Health Scheme for Teachers
β Chief Ministerβs Teachersβ Cashless Medical Scheme
β Health cover up to βΉ5 lakh
β Benefits over 15 lakh teaching and non-teaching staff and families
β Includes insurance support through State Bank of India
π NATIONAL
π WIPO Report Highlights Indiaβs Innovation Growth
β Report: World Intangible Investment Report 2026
β Released by WIPO and Luiss Business School
β India fastest-growing among 15 largest economies
β Intangible investment reached US$78.2 billion in 2023
π Centre Approves Procurement of Copra & Totapuri Mangoes
β State: Tamil Nadu
β 87,000+ MT copra under Price Support Scheme (PSS)
β 96,000+ MT Totapuri mangoes under Market Intervention Scheme (MIS)
β Protects farmers from distress sales
π EPFO Launches CITES 2.01 Platform
β Modernises EPFOβs digital infrastructure
β Consolidates 34 crore member accounts into a single database
β Auto-settlement limit increased from βΉ1 lakh to βΉ5 lakh
β EPF interest rate: 8.25% for FY 2025β26
π Navi Mumbai Airport Notified for Drug Imports
β Notified under Drugs Rules, 1945
β Total notified drug import ports increased to 42
β Decision by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
π India & Kyrgyzstan Establish Civilizational Studies Centre
β Centre established in Bishkek
β Focus on Manas and Mahabharata studies
β First Hindi translation of the Kyrgyz epic Manas released
π AGREEMENTS & MoUs
π India & Australia Strengthen Strategic Partnership
β Signed Joint Declaration on Defence & Security Cooperation
β Adopted Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap
β Australia to ensure long-term uranium supply to India
β Extended support for Gaganyaan Mission
π SPORTS
π Aswath S Becomes Indiaβs 98th Chess Grandmaster
β Hails from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
β Achieved final GM norm at Pune International Grandmaster Round Robin
β Defeated FM Kannan Vaidyanathan in the final round
π SCHEMES
π Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
β Launched in 2014β15
β Implemented under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
β Promotes farm mechanisation for small and marginal farmers
β Subsidy up to 50% for eligible beneficiaries
β Higher funding support for North-Eastern States
π RANKS & REPORTS
π Jaipur Enters Global Top 10 Happiest Cities
β Report: Happy City Index 2026
β Jaipur ranked 6th globally
β Only Indian city in the Global Top 10
π MoE Releases PGI-S & PGI-D Reports
β Released by Ministry of Education
β Evaluates school education performance of States/UTs and Districts
β Uses an absolute grading system instead of rankings
β Covers learning outcomes, governance, infrastructure and equity
π SUMMITS & CONFERENCES
π Geneva to Host Global AI Summit 2027
β Scheduled for 21β22 June 2027
β Venue: Geneva, Switzerland
β To be held alongside ITU AI for Good Global Summit
π SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
π ISRO Conducts Integrated Main Parachute Test for Gaganyaan
β Successfully completes IMAT-05
β Conducted at ADRDE, Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh)
β Supports first uncrewed Gaganyaan (G1) mission
β Dropped from IAF IL-76 aircraft at 2.5 km altitude
π CSIR-IICT Develops Indigenous Green Refrigerant Technology
β Developed HFO-1234yf process technology
β Environment-friendly refrigerant with low Global Warming Potential (GWP)
β Alternative to Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
π CSIR Develops Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT)
β Developed by CSIR-CIMFR
β Mobile photobioreactor using microalgae
β Absorbs COβ and releases oxygen
β Installed at Dhanbad and Singrauli
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