Economic Stabilisation Fund (2026): India’s Fiscal Buffer Against Global Shocks
Source: TH Context: The Finance Minister of India has announced an allocation of ₹57,381 crore for a new Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF). The fund is designed to help India navigate global economic uncertainties, including: What is the Economic…
Transgender Rights Amendment Bill 2026: Key Changes, Constitutional Issues and Debate
Source: IE Context: The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha to amend the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. The proposed amendments have triggered significant debate as…
BHAVYA Scheme 2026: ₹33,660 Crore Plan for 100 Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks in India
Source: Mint Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) with a total outlay of ₹33,660 crore. The scheme aims to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India by 2032 to boost manufacturing, improve…
Dual-Sex Crab (Vela carli): First Case of Gynandromorphy in Gecarcinucidae
Source: The Hindu What is the Dual-Sex Crab (Vela carli)? The dual-sex crab (Vela carli) is a rare freshwater crab species in which scientists have observed gynandromorphy—a biological condition where a single organism exhibits both male and female…
Sharansthli Initiative
Context: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir distributed compassionate appointment letters to 50 next of kin of terrorism victims in Srinagar under the Sharansthli initiative, aimed at supporting families affected by terrorism. About…
Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) System
Source: The New Indian Express Context: The Indian Army has operationalised its seventh Pinaka regiment and is raising an eighth regiment, with plans to expand the fleet to ten regiments by next year. This expansion strengthens India’s long-range…