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INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR STANDARDISATION (ISO): FUNCTIONS & ROLE

The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) develops voluntary global standards to ensure product quality, safety, and interoperability. Represented by the Bureau of Indian Standards, India recently hosted the ISO space systems subcommittee, highlighting its rapidly growing space sector.

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INDIA-TRINIDAD & TOBAGO RELATIONS: THE SEEDS INITIATIVE

India strengthened ties with Trinidad and Tobago by handing over a modern agro-processing facility under the SEEDS initiative. This partnership aggressively focuses on agriculture, historical Girmitiya linkages, India Stack digital integration, and securing a landmark CARICOM trade agreement.

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ANNUAL SURVEY OF UNINCORPORATED SECTOR ENTERPRISES (ASUSE) 2025 REPORT

The ASUSE 2025 report by MoSPI highlights robust expansion in India's informal economy, creating 7.45 million jobs. However, it exposes structural challenges like low wages, declining capital investment, and low productivity, perpetuating a "job-heavy, value-light" model.

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NATIONAL PANCHAYAT AWARDS 2025 ANNOUNCED

Master the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) for the UPSC exam. This comprehensive guide covers the evolution of local self-government, the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, digital initiatives like eGramSwaraj, PESA, and the National Panchayat Awards 2025.

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SOMNATH SWABHIMAN PARVA: HISTORY OF SOMNATH TEMPLE

The Somnath Swabhiman Parv commemorates one thousand years of the temple's resilience against Mahmud of Ghazni's attack and seventy-five years of its modern reconstruction. The sacred Jyotirlinga showcases India's cultural continuity, architectural grandeur, and sustainable development under the PRASHAD scheme.

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JANANI PLATFORM: DIGITALIZING MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTHCARE IN INDIA

The JANANI platform, launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is a digital initiative upgrading the RCH portal. It provides lifelong digital health records, QR-enabled MCH cards, and real-time tracking for maternal and child healthcare services.

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OPERATION SINDOOR AND INDIA'S EVOLVING SECURITY DOCTRINE

Operation Sindoor marked a strategic shift in India’s defense doctrine towards punitive deterrence. Triggered by the 2025 Pahalgam attack, India executed precision strikes and suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, establishing a new regional deterrence and security normal.

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INDIA'S ROAD SAFETY CRISIS: IMPACTS AND GOVERNMENT INTERVENTIONS

India accounts for eleven percent of global road fatalities, causing severe socio-economic burdens. This comprehensive guide covers the structural causes of road accidents, the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act 2019, the Brasilia Declaration, Bharat NCAP, and essential global best practices.

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ARCHAEOPTERYX FOSSIL DISCOVERIES

Dating back 150 million years, the Archaeopteryx fossil beautifully reveals the evolutionary transition from dinosaurs to modern birds. Recent studies using synchrotron imaging identified specialized tertial feathers enabling active flight, alongside preserved trace metals within the Solnhofen limestone matrix.

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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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WHAT IS ATAL INNOVATION MISSION (AIM)? EXPLAINED

Launched by NITI Aayog, the Atal Innovation Mission promotes entrepreneurship and scientific innovation across India. Upgraded to AIM 2.0, it utilizes Atal Tinkering Labs, incubators, and grants to empower startups, significantly boosting India’s global innovation index ranking and economic development.

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JAL JEEVAN MISSION 2.WHAT IS JAL JEEVAN MISSION? EXPLAINED

Explore the critical reforms in water governance, highlighting the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 extension to 2028, AMRUT 2.0 urban infrastructure strategies, digital IoT monitoring frameworks, and socio-economic impacts to comprehensively prepare for the upcoming UPSC examinations.

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