Stealth Frigate Taragiri (F41)
Source: TH Context: The Indian Navy is set to commission the stealth frigate Taragiri (F41) on 03 April 2026 at Visakhapatnam. This marks a significant step in India’s efforts towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing and the strengthening of…
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0)
Source: Mint Context: The Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0), launched in March 2026, is a targeted financial intervention by the Government of India to revive and strengthen the microfinance sector. With a guarantee…
Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 & CGSMFI-2.0
Source: PIB Context: India witnessed two significant developments in March 2026—the Bharat Electricity Summit (BES 2026) and the launch of CGSMFI-2.0, both reflecting the government’s focus on energy transition and financial inclusion. Bharat Electricity…
Exercise Kakadu 2026
Source: ET Context: In March 2026, the Indian Navy (IN) participated in Exercise Kakadu 2026, a major multilateral naval exercise hosted by Australia. The INS Nilgiri took part in the sea phase as part of India’s deployment to the Western Pacific,…
Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala: Objectives, Features, Targets and Significance
Context: The Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala, organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare through the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), is a focused initiative aimed at strengthening district-level HIV/AIDS response in India. It…
Export Credit Interest Subvention Scheme 2026: Updated Norms, Features, Impact and Analysis
Source: Economic Times Context: The Government of India has refined the Export Credit Interest Subvention Scheme to make it more targeted, transparent, and performance-linked. These amendments form part of the broader ₹25,060 crore export promotion…
Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme 2026
Source: News on Air Context: The Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet in March 2026, is a key renewable energy initiative aimed at accelerating India’s transition towards clean and sustainable energy. With a total…
India’s Carbon Credit Plan Debate: CCUS vs Carbon Farming Explained (2026)
Source: TH Context: The Union Budget 2026 announced a ₹20,000 crore carbon credit programme based on the Department of Science and Technology (DST) CCUS roadmap. However, this has created confusion between: This debate highlights the need to clearly…
PLFS Monthly Bulletin February 2026: LFPR, WPR and Unemployment Trends
Source: PIB Context: The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Monthly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for February 2026. The data highlights: What is PLFS…
Gyan Bharatam Mission 2026: Maharashtra’s Manuscript Survey and India’s Cultural Digitisation Drive
Source: IE Context: The Government of Maharashtra has launched a large-scale initiative to identify and document ancient manuscripts under the Gyan Bharatam Mission (GBM), a flagship programme of the Ministry of Culture. This initiative forms part of a…