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The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) has won a Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026. Notably, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj runs this index. It won under Category VII, “Digital Transformation through the Use of Data Analytics in Digital Platforms.” Besides, the award carries a trophy, a citation and ₹10 lakh. Finally, the […]
Read MoreSurha Tal in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has become India’s 100th Ramsar site. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced it on 5 June 2026, World Environment Day. Locally, people also know the wetland as the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary. Notably, it is Uttar Pradesh’s 13th Ramsar site. About Surha Tal Surha Tal […]
Read MoreGoI constitutes the ‘High-Level Committee on Demographic Change’ The Government of India officially constituted the ‘High-Level Committee on Demographic Change’. This major development follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of a “High-powered Demography Mission” in 2025. The Union Cabinet approved the proposal soon after. According to an official Press Information Bureau (PIB) release, the panel […]
Read MoreSprinter Gurindervir Singh has set a new national record in the men’s 100 metres. He clocked 10.09 seconds in the final of the Federation Cup 2026. The race took place on 23 May 2026 at Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi. Notably, he became the first Indian to run under 10.10 seconds. Thus, Indian sprinting has […]
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a comprehensive six-day tour covering the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. This high-level diplomatic mission underscores India’s growing footprint across both the Middle East and Europe. First Leg: The United Arab Emirates The Prime Minister’s first stop is the UAE, marking his eighth […]
Read MoreThe Centre has appointed Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani (Retd) as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). The order came on 9 May 2026. He will also serve as Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs. Notably, he succeeds General Anil Chauhan, whose tenure ends on 30 May 2026. He assumed office on […]
Read MoreDRDO and the Indian Air Force have tested the TARA glide weapon for the first time. The maiden flight trial took place off the coast of Odisha on 7 May 2026. TARA stands for Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation. Notably, it is India’s first indigenous glide weapon system. It turns unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons. What […]
Read MoreSupreme Court Judge Strength increased: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved a key proposal. It cleared the introduction of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament. The Bill amends the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956. As a result, the strength of Supreme Court […]
Read MoreDr Joram Aniya has become a full-time member of NITI Aayog. Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved her appointment on 2 May 2026. Notably, she is the first person from Arunachal Pradesh to hold this post. She is also the first person from the Northeast in this role. Thus, the region now has a direct voice […]
Read MoreEthanol Blending in India: The Water-Energy Paradox 1. Context & Policy Background India is aggressively pursuing the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme to reduce its dependence on expensive crude oil imports (approx. 85% imported) and to achieve carbon emission targets. 2. The Critical “Water Footprint” of Ethanol The most alarming takeaway from the recent NITI […]
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