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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has initiated several technological advancements and policy reforms for the Civil Services Examination 2026 and the Indian Forest Service Examination 2026. These changes aim to improve accessibility and security for candidates, with a special focus on Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Key developments include
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India's Ease of Doing Business framework receives a significant boost through the Union Budget for fiscal year 2026-27, which focuses on digitisation, tax certainty, and trust-based customs systems. Key reforms include the enhancement of market liquidity, reduction in compliance burdens, and the introduction of a simplified tax regime.
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Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, assures no compromise on agriculture or dairy sectors in the India–US Trade Deal. He emphasizes that exports of rice, spices, and textiles are expected to benefit significantly from lowered tariffs, positively impacting cotton producers. Chouhan reassures that
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The Government of India has approved significant financial support for the Sri Sengazhaneeramman Fisherwomen Cooperative Society in Puducherry under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). This includes a ₹72 lakh subsidy for a Deep-Sea Fishing Vessel and an ₹88 lakh term loan from the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
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The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) launched in 2015 for urban infrastructure development, subsumed into AMRUT 2.0 in 2021, continues to bolster India's self-reliance and water security in urban locales. With allocations of over ₹66,100 crore for sewerage and over ₹1,19,600
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India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have taken a step towards strengthening economic relations by signing the Terms of Reference for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This agreement aims to enhance the flow of goods, services, and investments between the regions, supporting job creation and improving food and energy
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The Ministry of Railways has announced the completion of works at 172 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, aimed at redeveloping railway stations across India with modern amenities and sustainable solutions. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the travel experience through improved station facilities, increased
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The National Centre for River Research (NCRR), in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India, is working to enhance river conservation through a project focusing on the ecological assessment of Indian rivers. Supported by the National Mission for Clean Ganga and National River Conservation Directorate, the project aims to provide
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India's Ministry of Jal Shakti released data from its "Assessment of Water Resources of India-2024," emphasizing the annual water availability of the country's river basins estimated at about 2116 BCM. This, alongside ground water assessments which record an annual recharge of 448.52 BCM
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The Indian government has enacted four major Labour Codes—Code on Wages, 2019, Industrial Relations Code, 2020, Code on Social Security, 2020, and Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Code, 2020—to improve worker protection. Effective from November 2025, these codes ensure minimum wages, social security for all, including gig
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The National Career Service (NCS) Portal serves as a comprehensive digital platform for employment facilitation, accommodating over 78.86 lakh jobseekers and 12.36 lakh employers in FY 2025–26. During the same period, 3.43 crore vacancies were mobilized. The initiative also features Model Career Centres, career counselling sessions,
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has provided an update on India's National Perspective Plan for interlinking rivers. Out of the 30 identified projects, feasibility reports for 26 and detailed project reports for 13 have been completed. The Ken–Betwa Link Project is currently in the implementation phase. Environmental