Category: National

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 23, 2026, marking an important step in preserving and showcasing India’s classical literary heritage. Granth Kutir houses a rich collection of manuscripts and books in 11 classical languages of India—Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali. The collection reflects India’s diverse cultural, philosophical, literary and intellectual traditions. The Kutir contains Read More …

India’s national power transmission network has achieved a major milestone by surpassing 5 lakh circuit kilometres (ckm) of transmission lines at 220 kV and above, along with a transformation capacity of 1,407 GVA, the Ministry of Power has informed. Key Project Behind the Milestone The milestone was achieved on January 14 with the commissioning of a 628 ckm, 765 kV transmission line connecting Bhadla-II to Sikar-II in Rajasthan. Expansion Since Read More …

The 11th meeting of the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) was held on January 20, 2026, at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi. About the National Committee on Dam Safety The National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) is constituted under Section 5 of the Dam Safety Act, 2021. Its roles and responsibilities are defined in the First Schedule of the Act. Role and Functions The NCDS functions Read More …

Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of a Bio-Safety Level-4 (BSL-4) Containment Facility and Laboratory in Gandhinagar, marking a major step in strengthening India’s advanced biosecurity and public health research infrastructure. First State-Controlled BSL-4 Lab The BSL-4 laboratory being built in Gandhinagar will be: The project is being implemented under the Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM). What is a BSL-4 Laboratory? Bio-Safety Level-4 represents the highest level Read More …

fter 25 years of statehood, Jharkhand has finally notified rules under the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA). The move fulfils a long-standing demand of tribal communities for greater self-governance in Fifth Schedule Areas. Coverage Across the StateThe newly notified PESA rules will be fully applicable in 13 of Jharkhand’s 24 districts, which fall under Scheduled Areas. Gram Sabha Declared Supreme AuthorityUnder the new rules, the Gram Sabha Read More …

India on 19 January launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The Index was unveiled under the aegis of the World Intellectual Foundation (WIF). A New Framework for Global AssessmentThe Responsible Nations Index introduces a comprehensive global framework to assess countries on parameters such as: It moves beyond conventional indicators focused mainly on economic power and GDP. India’s First Globally Anchored IndexThe RNI Read More …

The 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) commenced on 19 January in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The three-day national conference was inaugurated by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Smt. Anandiben Patel. Keynote Address by Lok Sabha SpeakerLok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla delivered the keynote address at the inaugural session. He emphasised the responsibility of Presiding Officers to ensure that all members of the House, particularly new Read More …

The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has implemented a series of proactive measures to strengthen and transform India’s semiconductor design landscape. These initiatives currently span around 400 organisations, covering academic institutions and startups across the country. Coverage under C2S and DLI SchemesThe efforts include: Together, these schemes aim to build a robust pipeline of skilled talent, innovation, and indigenous chip design capabilities. About the Chips to Start-up Read More …

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced that the State government is preparing to develop a satellite launching facility as part of the ambitious Space City project. The proposed site is Hope Island, located in Kakinada Bay. Strategic LocationHope Island lies about 600 km away from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR-ISRO) at Sriharikota in the erstwhile Nellore district. Its coastal and strategic positioning is seen as advantageous Read More …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17 January inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for rail and road infrastructure projects worth over ₹3,250 crore at Malda, West Bengal, aimed at improving regional connectivity and accelerating development in West Bengal and the North-Eastern region. Key Highlights About Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Connectivity & Travel Benefits Broader Significance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 18 January, performed the Bhoomi Pujan of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project at Kaliabor in Assam, marking the start of a major infrastructure initiative worth over ₹6,950 crore. About the ProjectThe Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project aims to improve regional connectivity while ensuring the protection of the fragile ecosystem of Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Key Features Wildlife Conservation AspectThe elevated corridor is Read More …

INS Sagardhwani, India’s oceanographic research vessel, was flagged off for the fifth edition of the Sagar Maitri initiative on 17 January 2026 from the Southern Naval Command, Kochi. About INS SagardhwaniINS Sagardhwani is operated by the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is dedicated to oceanographic and marine research. Sagar Maitri InitiativeSagar Maitri is a flagship collaborative initiative of the Read More …

The Geographical Indications Registry has officially granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Ponduru Khadi, the iconic hand-woven fabric from Andhra Pradesh. The registration was awarded in favor of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), providing much-needed legal protection to this centuries-old craft. Known locally as Patnulu, Ponduru Khadi is produced exclusively in the Ponduru village of Srikakulam district. This recognition comes nearly 100 years after Mahatma Gandhi famously Read More …

India has registered two high-yielding synthetic cattle breeds, taking the total number of registered livestock and poultry breeds in the country to 246. The registration certificates were presented on 16 January 2026. Event and Authority About the Newly Registered Synthetic Cattle Breeds The two newly registered synthetic cattle breeds are: 1. Karan Fries 2. Vrindavani Milk Yield Significance Broader Significance