Meghalaya Becomes 12th state to sign MoU on reforms under JJM 2.0

Current Context: On March 27, 2026, Meghalaya became the 12th state to join the reform‑linked Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0, signing an MoU with the Centre. The agreement was exchanged between DDWS & Govt. of Meghalay…

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Hockey India Annual Awards 2025

Current Context: Hockey India’s 8th Annual Awards 2025 were held in New Delhi on 27 March 2026, celebrating excellence in Indian hockey. Hardik Singh, India’s star midfielder, was named Men’s Player of the Year (Balbir S…

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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

Current Context: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 were released on 25 March 2026, covering 55 disciplines across 5 broad areas. Globally, Oxford led Arts & Humanities, MIT Engineering & Tech, Harvard …

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The Reserve Bank of India has unveiled its ‘Payments Vision 2028’

Current Context: On March 27, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unveiled Payments Vision 2028 titled “Shaping India’s Payment Frontier”, a roadmap till December 2028. The focus shifts from building infrastructure (UP…

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Union Cabinet Approves Revamped UDAN Scheme to Strengthen Air Connectivity

Current Context: The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the Modified UDAN scheme with a ₹28,840 crore outlay for 10 years (FY 2026‑27 to FY 2035‑36). Funding will now come directly from the government b…

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India Raises NDC Target to 47% by 2035

Current Context: The Union Cabinet approved India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0 for 2031–35, submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) under the Paris Agreement. Ind…

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India Rising as Global Electro-Tech Hub: WEF Report

Current Context: The World Economic Forum (WEF) released its report “How India is Charting a New Path into the Electric Age” on March 26, 2026. The report highlights India’s emergence as a global electro‑technology hub , …

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Overview of BRICS CCI WE Summit 2026 Held in New Delhi

Current Context: The 6th BRICS CCI WE Summit 2026 was held in New Delhi from March 21–23, organized by the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Women Empowerment (CCI WE). It was chaired b y Ruby Sinha, President of…

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