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SHE-MART INITIATIVE : TRANSFORMING RURAL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

The SHE-MART initiative, launched by the Ministry of Rural Development, transforms rural women from micro-credit earners to enterprise owners. It bridges market gaps for SHGs through community-owned, professionally managed retail hubs, boosting the national Lakhpati Didi mission.

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VIKSIT BHARAT G RAM G ACT 2025: KEY FEATURES & DIFFERENCES FROM MGNREGA

The new VB-G RAM G Act to replace MGNREGA on July 1, 2026, guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment. It shifts to a strict 60:40 Centre-State funding model, mandates an agricultural pause, and prioritizes digital governance and durable rural asset creation.

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INTERNATIONAL BIG CAT ALLIANCE (IBCA) SUMMIT 2026

The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is an inter-governmental organization headquartered in New Delhi focused on conserving seven big cat species. India will host the first global summit in June 2026 to adopt the historic New Delhi Declaration

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WHAT IS MISSION FOR COTTON PRODUCTIVITY? EXPLAINED

The Mission for Cotton Productivity (2026–2031) is a Rs 5,659.22 crore initiative to boost India's cotton yield, promote Extra Long Staple cotton, mitigate pest vulnerabilities, and align the textile industry with global standards through the 5F vision.

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BRIDGING INDIA’S RENEWABLE ENERGY GAP

India aims to five hundred gigawatts of non-fossil capacity by 2030. Achieving this demands overcoming grid integration gaps, scaling battery storage, boosting green hydrogen demand, and ensuring the financial health of distribution companies through targeted policies and continuous infrastructure reforms.

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DECLINE OF TRADE UNIONS IN INDIA: IMPACT ON WORKERS & LABOUR REFORMS

Declining trade unionization in India fuels wage stagnation and informalization. Driven by post-1991 reforms and restrictive Labour Codes, this fragmentation weakens worker bargaining power. To ensure inclusive growth, India must formalize informal rights and adopt global models like sectoral bargaining. 

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AI IN LAW ENFORCEMENT: SIGNIFICANCE, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

Gujarat Police launched NARIT AI, India’s first RAG-powered tool for NDPS investigations. It boosts prosecutions by providing procedural checklists and predicting defense arguments. This shift toward proactive law enforcement aims to eliminate documentation errors and counter sophisticated drug trafficking.

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RBI VISION 2028: TOWARDS A LESS-CASH, DIGITALLY EMPOWERED INDIA

RBI’s 'Payments Vision 2028' shifts focus to trust, introducing a shared fraud liability framework and Payments Switching Service (PaSS). It empowers MSMEs via TReDS interoperability and uses MuleHunter AI to secure India's global leadership in Digital Public Infrastructure 

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WHAT ARE INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES (IAS)?

The National Biodiversity Authority formed an expert committee to combat Invasive Alien Species in India. Addressing a $127.3 billion economic threat, the panel will create a national risk profile and management strategies to meet Global Biodiversity Framework targets.

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AGRI-PHOTOVOLTAICS (AGRIPV): CHALLENGES, BENEFITS, AND WAY FORWARD

Agri-Photovoltaics resolves India's land-use conflicts by combining solar power with farming. By turning farmers into Urjadatas, this model boosts rural income and water security. Scaling through PM-KUSUM 2.0 and VGF is vital for achieving India’s 2030 clean energy and food targets. 

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GOVT ASKS WHATSAPP TO BLOCK DEVICE IDS USED IN DIGITAL ARREST SCAMS

To combat transnational cyber-extortion, the Ministry of Home Affairs is mandating hardware-level fixes like device ID blocking and SIM binding on OTT platforms. This proactive shift, alongside strict KYC norms, aims to dismantle mule account networks and ensure corporate accountability.

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BHARAT AUDYOGIK VIKAS YOJNA (BHAVYA) EXPLAINED

BHAVYA is a ₹33,660 crore initiative establishing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks to boost manufacturing. By leveraging PM GatiShakti and competitive federalism, it streamlines land acquisition and attracts FDI. Its success depends on state-level reforms and workforce upskilling for Viksit Bharat 2047

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