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SKYCAST SYSTEM: INDIA'S FIRST AVIATION WEATHER INTELLIGENCE FACILITY

SkyCast is India's first integrated aviation weather intelligence system, launched at Delhi's IGI Airport under Mission Mausam. It uses advanced remote-sensing technologies to provide real-time alerts for fog, wind shear, and turbulence, significantly enhancing flight safety.

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TAIPEI CAPITAL CUP WORLDSKILLS 2026

Team India secured two Silver Medals and three Merit Awards across multiple categories at the Taipei Capital Cup 2026, an international skilling competition held in Taiwan.

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A DEMOCRACY MUST WORRY ABOUT FAKE VOTERS, BUT MUCH MORE ABOUT EXCLUDED CITIZENS

The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, ruling that Article 324 provides plenary power to ensure electoral integrity. The court clarified that while the ECI can verify eligibility, deletion from voter lists doesn't divest citizenship.

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NATIONAL FAMILY HEALTH SURVEY 6: DEMOGRAPHIC SHIFTS AND HEALTH POLICY PROGRESS

The NFHS-6 report reveals India's progress in institutional deliveries (90.6%), child immunization (87.1%), and health insurance coverage (60.2%). However, the data also highlights emerging public health challenges today, notably a sharp rise in obesity and diabetes.

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INDIA’S FIRST INDIGENOUS HYDROGEN TRAIN: FEATURES, SIGNIFICANCE AND CHALLENGES

Indian Railways is launching India’s first indigenous hydrogen train on the Jind-Sonipat route, expanding to 8 heritage lines. Emitting only water, this initiative leverages green hydrogen to drive sustainable mobility and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.

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JUSTICE PRAKASH PRABHAKAR NAOLEKAR COMMITTEE ON DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE

The Ministry of Home Affairs formed a high-level committee chaired by Justice P.P. Naolekar to study unnatural demographic changes and illegal immigration in India. The panel will recommend structural and legal solutions for identifying, detaining, and deporting infiltrators.

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SARTHAK-PDS SCHEME: AI IN PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

The Union Cabinet extended the SARTHAK-PDS scheme until March 2031 with a ₹25,530 crore outlay. By integrating financial assistance and SMART PDS, it leverages AI, ML, and Blockchain to modernize foodgrain distribution, ensure last-mile delivery, and minimize leakages.

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SIKKIM ACHIEVES FULLY LITERATE STATUS UNDER ULLAS INITIATIVE

Sikkim is India's fifth fully literate state, achieving 99.82% literacy under the ULLAS scheme. Targeting adults aged 15 and above, this Ministry of Education initiative aligns with NEP 2020 by imparting foundational literacy, numeracy, and essential life skills.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MISINFORMATION: CHALLENGES AND WAY FORWARD FOR INDIA

The ₹10,372 crore IndiaAI Mission aims to democratize AI compute infrastructure and foster indigenous innovation. Concurrently, rising deepfake threats necessitate robust AI governance and media literacy, aligning India’s “Enable, then regulate” approach with global frameworks like the EU AI Act.

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU: THE ARCHITECT OF MODERN INDIA AND HIS ENDURING LEGACY

Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, shaped the nation through his visionary emphasis on parliamentary democracy, secularism, planned economic development, and scientific temper. His enduring legacy includes vital institutions, the Non-Aligned Movement, and a robust democratic framework.

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KORAGA TRIBE: CULTURE, EXPLOITATION, AND MODERN CHALLENGES

The Koraga tribe is a PVTG in Karnataka and Kerala historically oppressed by the inhuman Ajalu practice. The UN-Habitat Report 2026 highlights their housing inequality, though recent award-winning initiatives successfully secured their foundational land rights.

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YELLOW LINE EXPLAINED: GEOPOLITICS AND ISRAEL'S FORWARD DEFENSE DOCTRINE

Israel’s "Yellow Line" is a unilateral, militarized buffer zone in Gaza and Lebanon. It reflects a strategic shift toward forward defense and territorial control to prevent militant infiltration, but draws international criticism for displacing civilians and violating national sovereignty.

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