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πŸ”† School-Level Innovation Under NEP 2020

πŸ“ Key Highlights
βœ… NEP 2020 shifts schools from rote learning to inquiry & creativity.
βœ… 10,000+ Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) operational; 50,000 more being rolled out (2025–26).
βœ… 1.1 crore students engaged; 16 lakh+ innovation projects created.
βœ… Ecosystem strengthened through School Innovation Council (SIC), SIATP teacher training, INSPIRE-MANAK, hackathons & Viksit Bharat Buildathon.
βœ… ATLs + AICs + ACICs together create a pipeline from school innovators to startups.

πŸ“ Why It Matters?
⚑ Builds 21st-century skillsβ€”critical thinking, STEM, entrepreneurship.
⚑ Drives inclusive innovation, reaching rural & underserved schools.
⚑ Aligns education with Viksit Bharat 2047 goals.

πŸ“ Mains Question:
Discuss how NEP 2020 and AIM-led initiatives such as ATLs, SIC, and INSPIRE-MANAK are transforming India’s school education landscape into an innovation-driven ecosystem. (150 words)

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πŸ”† Govt Enhances Anti-Doping Efforts (NADA)

βœ… Testing capacity expanded β€” 7,751 dope tests planned in 2025 (higher than 2024 & 2023).
βœ… NIDAMS portal launched β€” digitalises athlete testing, orders, DCO availability & improves transparency per WADA norms.
βœ… Major initiatives:
β€’ Awareness & education for athletes/coaches.
β€’ Anti-doping booths at events; on-site training at HPTCs.
β€’ In-competition & out-of-competition testing; RTP compliance.
β€’ Collaboration with NSFs, SAI & academia.
β€’ Social media tools: KYM app, ADEL.
β€’ Continuous updates via media on rules & prohibited substances.

πŸ“ Goal
Strengthen testing, awareness & digital governance to ensure India meets global anti-doping standards.

πŸ“ Mains Question
Examine the role of digital governance in strengthening India’s anti-doping ecosystem.

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πŸ”† Banas Dairy: Circular Economy Push to Boost Farmer Income


πŸ“ Why in Focus?
Amit Shah inaugurated Bio-CNG & fertilizer plants of Banas Dairy and announced major steps for White Revolution 2.0.

πŸ“ Key Highlights:
βœ… New Bio-CNG, fertilizer, paneer & protein plants launched to build a circular dairy economy
βœ… Aim: 20% income rise for dairy farmers through waste-to-wealth (manure, biogas, electricity)
βœ… Banas Dairy now a β‚Ή24,000-crore cooperative, driven largely by women
βœ… Push for high-value dairy products, local feed manufacturing, and financial services via micro-ATMs
βœ… White Revolution 2.0 backed by Gokul Mission, NDDB plans, AHD infrastructure fund

πŸ“ Implications:
βœ”οΈ Strong model of cooperative-led rural prosperity
βœ”οΈ Circular economy to enhance farmer income & sustainability
βœ”οΈ Can be scaled as a national template

βœ… Mains Question:
How can cooperative-driven circular economies transform rural livelihoods in India? Discuss with reference to the Banas Dairy model.

✨ #GS3 #Economy



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πŸ”† Steps to Check Ground-Level Ozone

πŸ“ Why in News?
Government outlined measures to control NOx and VOC emissions β€” the key precursors of harmful ground-level ozone.

πŸ“ Key Highlights (Ultra-Short)
βœ… BS-VI vehicles: 70–87% reduction in NOx emissions across categories.
βœ… Push for EVs via PM-E Drive & PM e-Bus Sewa.
βœ… NCAP for 130 cities targeting dust, vehicular emissions, waste burning & industrial pollution.
βœ… Updated industrial NOx/VOC standards across multiple sectors.
βœ… Vapour recovery systems installed at high-volume fuel pumps (incl. Delhi-NCR).
βœ… Ban on biomass/garbage burning; stronger waste-management rules.
βœ… Continued control of ozone-depleting substances under ODS Rules.

πŸ“ Implications
A multi-sectoral approach focusing on cleaner fuels, EV adoption, industrial regulation, and urban air-quality management.

πŸ“ Mains Question
What measures can effectively curb ground-level ozone formation in Indian cities?

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πŸ”† Gyan Bharatam Initiative

πŸ“ Why in News?
The Ministry of Culture launched Gyan Bharatam, a major national programme to digitize and preserve India’s manuscript heritage.

πŸ“ Key Highlights (Ultra-Short)
βœ… Covers 1 crore+ manuscripts with AI-enabled National Digital Repository.
βœ… Govt sanctions β‚Ή491.66 crore (2025–2031) for survey, digitization & conservation.
βœ… 31 institutions onboard; 19 Cluster Centres + 12 Independent Centres.
βœ… 3.5 lakh manuscripts already digitized.
βœ… Delhi Declaration commits to large-scale access, modern conservation & global collaboration.

πŸ“ Implications
Strengthens cultural preservation, boosts research, and positions India as a global hub for manuscript knowledge.

πŸ“ Mains Question
How can large-scale digitization initiatives like Gyan Bharatam transform cultural preservation in India?

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πŸ”† Reduction in COβ‚‚ Emissions: Government Update

πŸ“ Why in News?
India’s latest BUR-4 report shows a 7.9% drop in national GHG emissions from 2019 to 2020.

πŸ“ Key Highlights (Ultra-Short)
βœ… Emission intensity of GDP reduced 36% (2005–2020).
βœ… Achieved NDC target of 50% non-fossil power capacity ahead of time.
βœ… Added 2.29 billion tonnes COβ‚‚ forest carbon sink.
βœ… Major push via solar, wind, hydrogen, EVs, green energy corridors, and battery storage.
βœ… GST on EVs cut to 5%, green plates & tax waivers to boost adoption.

πŸ“ Implications
India is progressing toward its 2070 net-zero pathway with clean energy expansion and lower carbon intensity.

πŸ“ Mains Question
Discuss India’s key strategies for reducing carbon emissions in line with its NDC and long-term climate goals.

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πŸ”† UPI Recognized as World’s Largest Real-Time Payment System

πŸ“ Why in News?
IMF and ACI Worldwide confirm that UPI accounts for 49% of all global real-time payment transactions, the highest worldwide.

πŸ“ Key Highlights (Ultra-Short)
βœ… India processed 129.3 billion real-time payments β€” far ahead of Brazil, Thailand & China.
βœ… PIDF-backed infra β†’ 5.45 crore digital touchpoints deployed in tier-3 to tier-6 centres.
βœ… 56.86 crore QR codes enabled for 6.5 crore merchants.
βœ… Incentives for BHIM-UPI & expansion of RuPay-UPI deepen merchant adoption.

πŸ“ Implications
Strengthens India’s global leadership in digital payments and accelerates inclusive financial digitisation.

πŸ“ Mains Question
How has UPI transformed real-time digital payments in India and globally?

#GS3 #Economy
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πŸ”† Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered REPMs

πŸ“ Why in News?
βœ… Union Cabinet approves β‚Ή7,280 crore scheme to boost domestic production of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPMs).

πŸ”† About the Scheme
βœ… First-ever national initiative to create a full domestic REPM supply chain
β†’ Oxides β†’ Metals β†’ Alloys β†’ Finished Magnets
βœ… Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Mines (with DAE + NITI Aayog oversight)

πŸ“ Targets
βœ… 6,000 MTPA integrated REPM manufacturing capacity
βœ… 5 beneficiaries, each up to 1,200 MTPA, via global competitive bidding

πŸ“ Financials
βœ… Total: β‚Ή7,280 crore
β€’ β‚Ή6,450 crore β†’ sales-linked incentives (5 yrs)
β€’ β‚Ή750 crore β†’ capital subsidy for capacity creation
πŸ“ Duration: 7 years (2-yr setup + 5-yr incentives)

πŸ”† India’s Current REPM Status
πŸ“ Reserves:
βœ… 6.9 million tonnes (5th largest globally)
➑️ Found in coastal placer sands (Odisha, AP, TN, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat)
➑️ Hard-rock deposits: Rajasthan, Gujarat

πŸ“ Production & Demand
βœ… India contributes only ~1% to global rare-earth output
βœ… Consumption: 4,000–5,000 TPA
➑️ Expected to double by 2030 (EVs, renewables, electronics)
⚠️ Almost fully import-dependent

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πŸ”† Impact of Coal Mining – Key Government Updates

πŸ“ Coal Production Targets
βœ… 2025–26 target: 1157 MT (CIL: 875 MT, SCCL: 72 MT, Others: 210 MT)
βœ… Long-term target: 1.5 BT by 2029–30

πŸ“ Environmental Measures by Coal PSUs
βœ… Mandatory EIA & EMP, strict Air/Water/Mine rules
βœ… Land reclamation, green belt development
βœ… Air quality monitoring, PARIVESH compliance
βœ… Promotion of sustainable + green mining technologies

πŸ“ Cleaner Coal Technologies
βœ… New washeries with zero-effluent discharge
βœ… Tech: Heavy Media Cyclone, Teeter Bed Separator, Spiral Concentrator, Froth Flotation
βœ… Renovation of old washeries for lower environmental impact

πŸ“ Coal Gasification Push
βœ… Govt approved β‚Ή8,500 crore scheme (2024)
βœ… 7 projects underway; expected to use 11.75 MT/year of coal for gasification

πŸ“ Coal Mine Auctions & Revenue
βœ… 133 coal mines auctioned in 5 years β†’ annual revenue β‚Ή38,710 crore
βœ… Employment potential: 3.73 lakh people

πŸ“ Reviving Abandoned Mines
βœ… Revenue Sharing Model: 32 discontinued mines identified
βœ… 28 mines received LoAs; 2 mines restarted in FY 2025–26

πŸ“ Mains Question
Q. Discuss the environmental challenges of coal mining in India and evaluate recent government measures to promote sustainable coal extraction.

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πŸ”† India’s Counter-Terrorism Measures


πŸ“ Strengthened Intelligence & Coordination
βœ… MAC–SMAC network expanded to district level with faster networks + AI/ML analytics.
βœ… Seamless data-sharing across NIA, NATGRID, IB, ATS.

πŸ“ Better Investigation & Forensics
βœ… NIA issued UAPA investigation handbook β†’ improves prosecutions.
βœ… National Terror Database (NTDFAC) + OCND on NATGRID for big-data analysis.
βœ… Major forensic upgrades: new labs, DNA machines, mobile vans; NFSU campuses at 16 locations.

πŸ“ Operational Preparedness
βœ… NSG expanded mandate β†’ multi-city terror drills, counter-hijack & hostage-rescue exercises.
βœ… Capacity-building for State CT forces via MoUs + training.

πŸ“ Countering Online Radicalisation
❗ Large number of extremist URLs blocked; cyber-patrolling intensified.
➑️ Significant arrests/chargesheets in online radicalisation cases.

πŸ“ Border Security Boost
βœ… CIBMS + drones, sensors, thermal imagers, smart fencing β†’ fewer infiltration attempts & more drone interceptions.
➑️ Large recovery of arms, ammo & narcotics.

πŸ“ Police & CAPF Modernisation
πŸ’° β‚Ή21,710 crore (2021–2026) for CAPF infrastructure.
πŸ’° β‚Ή350 crore for India Reserve Battalions.
➑️ Upgraded weapons, comms, surveillance tech, training.

πŸ“ Core Insight
India’s CT strategy now rests on tech-enabled intelligence, forensic strengthening, border tech, and inter-agency synergy.

πŸ“ Mains Question
How do recent technological and institutional reforms strengthen India’s counter-terrorism architecture?

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πŸ”† Digital & Sustainable Governance: Key Steps for Efficient, Paperless Government

πŸ“ Why in News?
Government detailed major digital systems and best practices improving transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centric governance. 

πŸ“ Key Highlights (Ultra-Short)
βœ… e-Office: Used by 74 Ministries/Departments β†’ faster file movement, digital signatures, full transparency.
βœ… CPGRAMS: 24Γ—7 grievance platform with tracking & appeal facility.
βœ… Best practices under Special Campaign 5.0:
β€’ Dak Chaupal (last-mile postal service)
β€’ Amrit Samvaad (citizen–railway dialogue)
β€’ Clean Toilet Picture Challenge (NH sanitation reporting)
β€’ QR-based file management app
β€’ Facial attendance in post offices
β€’ Cyber security awareness drives
β€’ National e-waste recycling initiative
β€’ Krishi Rakshak Portal for PMFBY grievances

πŸ“ Implications
Boosts paperless governance, public accountability, faster service delivery, and sustainable administrative practices.

πŸ“ Mains Question
Examine how digital governance tools such as e-Office and CPGRAMS are transforming administrative efficiency in India.

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UPSC NDA (I) 2026 Notification.pdf
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◾️ UPSC NDA (I) 2026 Notification Out

Total Post : 394
Qualification : 10+2
Age Limit : 16 to 19 Years
Apply Online : 10 Dec to 30 Dec
Exam Date : 12 April, 2026

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