Current Context : Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh declared 75 village panchayats as Child Marriage-Free, making it the first district in the state to achieve this milestone under the Healthy Women, Empowered Families campaign. ABOUT THE INITIATIVE Background The campaign was launched in March 2024 by CM Vishnu Deo Sai with UNICEF support. Aim: To make Chhattisgarh a Child Marriage-Free State. Community Participation Awareness drives led by the Women and Child Development Department. Involvement of Anganwadi workers, Panchayat leaders, NGOs, and families. Parents encouraged to focus on girls’ education and health.  Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Asian Cadet Cup India-2025 at Haldwani — the first-ever international fencing event in India with 250+ athletes from India and abroad. PARTICIPATION Countries: Tajikistan, Syria, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, India. Athletes: 250+ (150 from India). Venue: Manaskhand Hall, Indira Gandhi International Sports Stadium, Haldwani. FENCING IN INDIA Inspired by Olympian Bhavani Devi (Arjuna Awardee). Rapid growth in youth participation. Connects to ancient Indian martial traditions.Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : Tamil Nadu has launched India’s first identity card programme for Women Self-Help Group (SHG) members, benefiting 5 lakh SHGs across the state. ABOUT THE INITIATIVE Launched by Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin at Salem Linked with ₹3,500 crore loan distribution to SHGs Originated from SHG demand in Tiruvarur (2025 Women’s Day announcement) BENEFITS OF ID CARDS Free bus travel up to 100 km for SHG members transporting goods Discounts on products at Aavin, Co-optex, Mudhalvar Marunthagam Easier access to welfare schemes and state-supported marketplaces ALIGNMENT WITH WOMEN-CENTRIC PROGRAMMES Magalir Vidiyal Payanam: 770+ crore free bus rides in 4.5....Read More

Current Context : Puducherry has become the first Union Territory in India to achieve zero maternal mortality, a significant milestone in public health. About Maternal Mortality Definition: Death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, from causes related to pregnancy or its management. Indicator: Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) = Number of maternal deaths per 1,00,000 live births. India’s MMR: 93 per 1,00,000 live births. Global/SDG Target Target: Reduce MMR to 70 per 1,00,000 live births by 2030. States already meeting SDG target: Kerala, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Karnataka.Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : The Bihar government led by CM Nitish Kumar has expanded the Mukhya Mantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayta Bhatta Yojana in 2025 to include unemployed graduates, aiming to empower youth and promote employment. ABOUT THE SCHEME Name: Mukhya Mantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayta Bhatta Yojana Launched by: Government of Bihar Eligibility: Unemployed graduates (Arts/Science/Commerce), aged 20–25 years, not studying/working/self-employed Benefit: ₹1,000 per month for 2 years Earlier Scope: Only for intermediate pass unemployed youth Objective: Encourage skill training, competitive exam preparation, and youth self-reliance Target: To help achieve Bihar’s goal of creating 1 crore jobs in 5 years Part of:....Read More

Current Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Mizoram’s first railway line — the Bairabi–Sairang broad gauge line (51.38 km), marking a historic milestone in Northeast India’s connectivity. ABOUT THE PROJECT Sanctioned: 2008–09 | Construction started: 2015 Cost: ₹8,070 crore Route: From Bairabi (Assam border) to Sairang (20 km from Aizawl) Structures: 45 tunnels, 55 major bridges, 87 minor bridges Tallest Bridge: Bridge No. 144 at 114 m — tallest pier railway bridge in India Terrain: 54% alignment through tunnels and bridges due to complex Himalayan geology STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE Makes Aizawl the 4th northeastern capital with railway connectivity (after Guwahati, Agartala,....Read More

Current Context: The Andhra Pradesh government has announced plans to set up a Space City in Tirupati with Skyroot Aerospace, and two Defence Manufacturing Hubs in Madakasira, with a total investment of ₹3,400 crore. SPACE CITY – TIRUPATI Partner: Skyroot Aerospace (Hyderabad-based startup founded by ex-ISRO scientists). Investment: ₹400 crore. Focus Areas: Private satellite launches. Development of low-cost small launch vehicles. Location Advantage: Tirupati already hosts ISRO’s Propulsion Complex → natural choice for integrated launch facilities. DEFENCE HUBS – MADAKASIRA Total Investment: ₹3,000 crore. Focus Areas: Aerospace components, defence electronics, and weapon systems. Integration with India’s Defence Corridor projects. Benefits:....Read More

Current Context : Prime Minister inaugurated major Green Mobility Initiatives at Hansalpur, Gujarat, including the launch of Suzuki’s first Made-in-India global strategic Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) – “e VITARA” and the local production of hybrid battery electrodes at the TDS Lithium-Ion Battery plant. ABOUT THE INITIATIVES e VITARA: Suzuki’s first Made-in-India global BEV. Will be exported to over 100 countries. TDS Lithium-Ion Battery Plant: Started local production of hybrid battery electrodes. Ensures over 80% of battery value manufactured in India, reducing import dependence. ABOUT BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES (BEVs) Definition: Vehicles running entirely on battery-powered electric drivetrains. Charging: Plugged into the....Read More

Current Context : Kerala has become the first fully digitally literate state in India, marking the successful completion of the first phase of the Digi Kerala Project. ABOUT DIGI KERALA PROJECT Survey Coverage: Covered 5 crore people from 83.46 lakh families. Identified 88 lakh digitally illiterate persons. Trained 87 lakh (99.98%), who cleared digital literacy evaluation. Inclusivity: Training included all age groups, even senior citizens (e.g., 104-year-old M.A. Abdullah Moulavi Baqavi from Ernakulam participated). Delivered through local bodies, reflecting Kerala’s decentralised governance Purpose: To bridge the digital divide and empower citizens with basic digital skills. SIGNIFICANCE Governance: Enables citizens to....Read More

Current Context : Punjab became the first Indian state to deploy an Anti-Drone System (ADS) along an international border, aiming to combat cross-border smuggling of drugs and weapons from Pakistan. ABOUT BAAJ AKH ANTI-DRONE SYSTEM Meaning: “Hawk Eye” in Punjabi. Technology: Detects drones and their ground control stations, sends automatic alerts. Coordination: Works alongside BSF, Army, and Air Force. STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE Border Length: 553 km shared with Pakistan. Deployment: 3 ADS units installed from Pathankot to Fazilka; 6 more planned. Project Cost: ₹51.4 crore. Purpose: Second line of defence after BSF, improves border security infrastructure.Read More