First BRICS Health Working Group (HWG) Meeting 2026
Source: TOI Strategic Framework The BRICS HWG serves as a technical and policy forum for member nations to align their healthcare strategies. The 2026 meeting emphasizes a “Humanity-First” approach to ensure global health security. Nine…
Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) & CRGSS
Source: TOI A Shift in Urban Financing The UCF represents a paradigm shift from the traditional “grant-only” model to a “catalytic” model. Instead of the Union Government funding the entire project, it provides a…
Tehri Lake
Formation and Hydro-Power Context Tehri Lake is the reservoir of the Tehri Dam, which is the tallest dam in India. The creation of the reservoir led to the complete submergence of the historical Old Tehri town, leading to the development of the planned…
National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation (NBCFDC)
Source: News on Air Institutional Framework NBCFDC acts as an apex financial body that does not lend directly to individuals but works through a network of partner agencies to ensure last-mile delivery of credit and training. Financial &…
Integrated Dashboard for Infrastructure Performance Monitoring (PAIMANA)
The Shift to Multi-Dimensional Monitoring Traditional monitoring often focused solely on whether a project was “complete.” The new PAIMANA framework evaluates the effectiveness of infrastructure through five critical lenses: Sector-Specific…
The Nationalisation of Banks
The Three Phases of Nationalisation The transition of India’s banking sector happened in stages, each aimed at increasing the state’s grip on the financial “commanding heights.” Phase Year Action Context/Criteria Phase I 1955…
LIC Digital Transformation: MyLIC & Super Sales Saathi
MyLIC App (Customer-Facing) This application is designed as a one-stop digital solution for policyholders to manage their insurance needs without visiting a physical branch. Super Sales Saathi (Agent/Intermediary-Facing) A productivity tool aimed at…
CRISIL Report: Indian Banking Sector Resilience (April 2026)
Source: ET The GNPA Trajectory: A Decadal Cleanup The Indian banking system has moved from a state of crisis in 2018 to one of the strongest balance sheets in the world by 2026. This cleanup was driven by strict asset quality reviews (AQR), IBC-led…
IMF’s April 2026 World Economic Outlook
Why the Ranking Slipped: Nominal vs. Real GDP In economic rankings, Nominal GDP in USD is the gold standard. This means that internal growth can be overshadowed by external exchange rate movements. The 2022-23 Base Year Revision Updating the base year is…
One Liner Current Affairs
April 17&18, 2026 S. No. Topic/Event Key Highlights 1 World Bank ‘Water Forward’ Initiative Aims to improve water security for 1 billion people by 2030 with focus on sustainability and climate resilience. 2 SEBI Norm Relaxation Extended NPO…