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Organizer: ITDA (Information Technology Development Agency), Uttarakhand & APAC Media. Venue: Dehradun (April 2026). Theme: “Digital Transformation of Uttarakhand through AI and Cyber Security towards Viksit Bharat 2047.” Key Agency: ITDA (Established in 2001, it is the nodal agency for all IT-related activities in the state under the Department of Information Technology). Role of ITDA […]
Read MoreR. Vaishali wins FIDE Women’s Championship 2026 On April 15, 2026, Indian Grandmaster R. Vaishali (24) scripted history by winning the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. This victory marks a watershed moment for Indian chess, as she becomes the first Indian woman to win the Candidates title and earn a direct challenge for the […]
Read MoreTopic: Infrastructure, Environment, and Regional Development Category: Uttarakhand State Current Affairs / GS Paper III (Economic Development & Environment) Introduction On April 14, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a high-profile visit to Uttarakhand and the neighboring Saharanpur (UP) to review and inaugurate the transformative Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor. This visit underscores the state’s transition toward […]
Read MoreWhy in the News? India Patent Filings 2025-26: India has achieved a historic milestone in its intellectual property (IP) journey. In FY 2025-26, patent filings in the country soared to 1.43 lakh (143,729), a massive 30.2% increase over last year. This surge signals India’s rapid transition from a service-oriented economy to a knowledge-based “Innovation Powerhouse.” […]
Read MoreNITI Aayog Ease of Doing R&D Report 2026: Why in the News? In a landmark move to bolster India’s scientific output, NITI Aayog recently released two pivotal reports: “Ease of Doing Research & Development in India” and the “Survey Report on Ease of Doing R&D in India.” The reports are the culmination of a nine-month […]
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