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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved an expanded definition of 'family' for allotment of Government Accommodation to Service Officers, now including parents, dependent siblings, and legally adopted children. This expansion aims to benefit Service Officers, especially Single Women Officers living with parents, and aligns with the Maintenance
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The Government of India's Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), under the Skill India Mission, has received positive evaluations for its various schemes aimed at skill training and employment. Key initiatives like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0, Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), and National Apprenticeship
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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship's Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 shows positive gender participation with women comprising 51.83% of participants in AI-related roles. Special support provisions aim to enhance retention amidst seasonal employment and migration issues. Source: Original Link
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The Government of India continues to enhance its National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), impacting millions of apprentices across various industries. Recent advancements include a 36% stipend increase and the introduction of apprenticeship-embedded degrees to modernize the framework and encourage broad participation. Source: Original Link
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India was recognized as the 'Country of the Year' at the prestigious BIOFACH Germany 2026, highlighting its growth in organic product exports. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, under India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry, showcased a diverse range of organic items through
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The National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA), operating under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), will commemorate its 18th Foundation Day on February 13, 2026. The event will focus on reimagining capacity building for official statistics, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. It aims to highlight
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is allowing a three-day correction period for application errors in the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service Examination (IFoS) for the year 2026. This initiative aims to provide applicants with an opportunity to rectify errors in their application forms after the submission
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct Exercise Vayushakti-26 on February 27, 2026, at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range in Jaisalmer. The exercise aims to demonstrate the IAF's rapid response capabilities, airspace dominance, and proficiency in both military and humanitarian operations. A variety of aircraft
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India has established 56 Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Hubs across various states in the past five years, with a focus on socio-economic upliftment through technological interventions. Andhra Pradesh has implemented several initiatives targeting Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, focusing on agriculture, food processing, and aquaculture. Source: Original Link
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The Indian government, through various initiatives and reforms, looks to enhance the commercialization and transfer of indigenous technologies developed by public-funded research and development institutions. These steps aim to improve linkages between academia, industry, and government, thereby promoting innovation from laboratory research to market-ready products. Source: Original Link
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The Government of India has launched the extensive Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme aimed at bolstering high-risk, high-impact research and development projects, particularly in deep-tech sectors. With a total corpus of ₹1 lakh crore over six years, this initiative is designed to enhance private sector engagement and provide significant
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The Ministry of Home Affairs outlines its financial commitment to modernizing police capabilities at both state and central levels. Through the Assistance to States & UTs for Modernization of Police scheme, ₹4,846 crore is allocated for state police forces, while Central Armed Police Forces receive ₹1,523 crore under