National Current Affairs
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23 October 20261 update
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IWAI and Andhra Pradesh sanction ₹1,200 Crore Modernization for National Waterway-4 on Krishna River
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, alongside the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board, has approved a ₹1,200-crore capital dredging and riverine infrastructure upgrade for the Muktyala–Vijayawada stretch (82 km) of National Waterway-4…
18 October 20261 update
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Andhra Pradesh Forest Department notifies State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2026–35
The Department of Environment, Forests, Science and Technology, Government of Andhra Pradesh, has notified the comprehensive 'Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035' (AP-SBSAP), establishing a ten-year conservation roadmap aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global…
16 October 20267 updates
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Department of Consumer Affairs integrates AI-powered multilingual grievance filing into National Consumer Helpline 1915
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Friday formally rolled out an artificial intelligence-driven multilingual intake and automated resolution framework across the National Consumer Helpline (NCH 1915) and its integrated WhatsApp…
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NHAI initiates multi-lane GNSS barrier-less electronic toll collection pilot on major expressways
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), on Friday formally launched operational pilot testing of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) based barrier-less Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system across the Delhi–Jaipur…
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Ministry of Civil Aviation expands DigiYatra facial recognition boarding across 14 additional domestic airports
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Friday completed the operational rollout of the 'DigiYatra' biometric facial recognition boarding ecosystem across 14 additional domestic airports, significantly scaling seamless, paperless passenger transit infrastructure.
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Ministry of Culture and UNESCO host World Heritage Young Professionals Forum in New Delhi
The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and UNESCO, on Friday concluded the international 'World Heritage Young Professionals Forum' in New Delhi, hosting heritage conservationists, architects, and museologists from over 30 countries.
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National Green Tribunal directs CPCB to enforce continuous online effluent monitoring across Ganga basin industries
The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday issued mandatory compliance directives instructing the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and five riparian State Pollution Control Boards to enforce 24x7 telemetry from Online Continuous Effluent Monitoring Systems (OCEMS)…
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Prime Minister chairs 45th PRAGATI session, reviewing 8 major infrastructure projects worth ₹50,000 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired the 45th interaction of PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation), an ICT-based multi-modal platform integrating digital video, geospatial data, and inter-departmental accountability, reviewing eight mega infrastructure projects valued…
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Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Department submits ₹24,000 Crore DPR for Godavari–Penna River Interlinking Phase-1
The Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Department has formally submitted the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the ₹24,000-crore Godavari–Krishna–Penna River Interlinking Project (Phase-1) to the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the National Water Development Agency (NWDA).
15 October 20265 updates
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways operationalizes indigenous Vessel Traffic Management System across Major Ports
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Thursday evening declared the nationwide operationalization of the indigenously developed, software-defined Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) across all 12 Major Ports of India.
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Ministry of Railways introduces indigenous Amrit Bharat Express push-pull passenger train on Patna-New Delhi corridor
The Ministry of Railways on Thursday officially flagged off commercial passenger operations of the advanced indigenously manufactured 'Amrit Bharat Express' on the high-density Patna–New Delhi railway route, bringing premium, semi-high-speed affordable travel to non-air-conditioned rail travelers.
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India and France conclude 37th Strategic Dialogue in Paris: Focus on Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness
High-level diplomatic and defence delegations from India and France on Wednesday concluded the 37th annual session of the India-France Strategic Dialogue in Paris, finalizing a comprehensive bilateral roadmap to reinforce Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) and defense co-development across the wider…
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Election Commission of India announces comprehensive schedule for upcoming State Legislative Assembly Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday formally announced the schedule and phased polling roadmap for the upcoming General Elections to State Legislative Assemblies during a national press briefing held at Rang Bhawan, New Delhi.
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Ministry of Environment notifies finalized Eco-Sensitive Zone around Kaziranga National Park to secure critical animal corridors
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on Wednesday published the final statutory gazette notification demarcating the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) encompassing the perimeter of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam to safeguard nine vital animal migratory…
14 October 20264 updates
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Ministry of Home Affairs convenes 9th National Conference of State ATS and STF Chiefs in New Delhi
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in coordination with the National Investigation Agency (NIA), on Wednesday inaugurated the 9th National Conference of Heads of Anti-Terrorism Squads (ATS) and Special Task Forces (STF) in New Delhi, deliberating on evolving asymmetric security threats and…
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Ministry of Ports and Shipping releases Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 targeting 10,000 MTPA port capacity
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Wednesday unveiled the finalized strategic roadmap of the 'Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047', outlining an ₹80 lakh crore infrastructure blueprint designed to transform India into a premier global maritime trade power by the centenary of its…
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Ministry of Education releases Performance Grading Index for Districts PGI-D evaluating school education ecosystems
The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, on Wednesday published the comprehensive report of the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D 2026), providing an exhaustive empirical evaluation of school education systems across all 742 districts nationwide.
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Ministry of Electronics and IT notifies Digital Personal Data Protection Rules operationalizing Data Protection Board of India
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Wednesday officially notified the finalized Digital Personal Data Protection Rules under the statutory framework of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), establishing the administrative and operational…
13 October 20264 updates
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Ministry of Tourism announces winners of National Best Tourism Villages Competition 2026 across eight categories
The Union Ministry of Tourism on Tuesday announced the winners of the National Best Tourism Villages Competition 2026, conferring honors upon 36 exemplary rural habitations across India recognized under the National Strategy for Rural Tourism and Homestay Promotion.
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DARPG releases National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment NeSDA 2026 rankings: Kerala and Jammu & Kashmir lead
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, on Tuesday released the finalized edition of the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA 2026), evaluating digital government accessibility across states…
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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways sanctions ₹12,800 crore for Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway Phase-2 works
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Tuesday sanctioned a revised capital allocation of ₹12,800 crore to accelerate Phase-2 construction packages and regional spur links along the 670-kilometre access-controlled…
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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Indian Institute of Skills Mumbai and launches ₹8,000 crore Skill India 2.0 initiatives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the state-of-the-art campus of the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) in Mumbai, alongside launching the upgraded ₹8,000 crore framework of Skill India Mission 2.0, geared toward aligning technical vocational training with Industry 4.0 requirements.
12 October 20263 updates
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Union Cabinet approves ₹4,250 crore infrastructure package for Paradip and Deendayal Port expansion under Sagarmala
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, on Monday approved a consolidated infrastructure investment envelope of ₹4,250 crore dedicated to capacity expansion, deep-draft berth construction, and end-to-end mechanization across Paradip Port in Odisha and Deendayal Port (Kandla) in Gujarat.
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India asserts territorial integrity and counter-terror imperatives at 23rd SCO Council of Heads of Government Meeting
Representing the Government of India at the 23rd meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the Union External Affairs Minister delivered an uncompromising message on counter-terrorism, upholding territorial integrity, and non-discriminatory…
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Environment Ministry confirms Ramsar recognition for Nagi and Nakti Bird Sanctuaries taking India's tally to 86 wetlands
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on Monday announced the formal designation of the Nagi and Nakti Bird Sanctuaries, located in the Jamui district of south Bihar, as Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, elevating India’s total network of…