AISHE 2022-23 and 2023-24: What the Latest Higher-Education Data Shows
The Education Ministry released the latest AISHE reports, showing higher gross enrolment, rising female participation, and continued growth in STEM and social-group enrolment.
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Friday, 28 Aug 202621 updates
Ancient Monuments and Heritage Sites in South India: ASI Numbers to Remember
A Culture Ministry reply gives the latest official count of ASI-protected monuments of national importance in South India and outlines conservation spending and preservation measures.
BRICS DRR Meeting 2026: Joint Statement and India’s Resilience Priorities
India hosted the 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction, where member countries adopted a joint statement and pushed forward the 2025-2028 work plan.
Census 2027 Self-Enumeration: What Started in Tamil Nadu and Tripura
The Home Ministry has begun Self-Enumeration under Phase I of Census 2027 in Tamil Nadu and Tripura, highlighting the digital-first features of India’s latest census exercise.
DISHA 2.0 Scheme: What the New Access-to-Justice Plan Includes
A 25 July 2026 PIB release says DISHA 2.0 will run from 2026 to 2031 with a ₹255 crore outlay and four technology-enabled legal-service components.
El Niño Preparedness: Government Reviews Monsoon and Kharif Risks
A high-level review examined the possible effects of El Niño on agriculture and other sectors, with ministries asked to coordinate closely with states and vulnerable districts.
Fast Track Special Courts 2026: Latest Official Position and Why It Matters
A 25 July 2026 PIB release says 775 Fast Track Special Courts were functional across 29 States and UTs and that the FTSC scheme was extended till 30 September 2026.
FCRA Backgrounder 2026: What the Law Regulates and Why It Matters
A PIB backgrounder revisits the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act as a framework for transparency, accountability and regulation of foreign funding in India.
Gaganyaan Main Parachute Test: What ISRO’s IMAT-05 Success Means
ISRO said on 8 July 2026 that IMAT-05 successfully qualified a key main parachute stage needed for the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission.
Human-Wildlife Conflict Portal and Centre of Excellence: Key Points for Exams
The Environment Ministry launched a National Human-Wildlife Conflict Portal and inaugurated a Centre of Excellence at Coimbatore to strengthen data, policy support and mitigation planning.
India Tiger Conservation Update: Key Official Facts for Environment and Exam Prep
A 28 July 2026 PIB backgrounder highlights India’s tiger conservation framework, including the 2022 tiger estimate, Project Tiger and the role of NTCA.
India-Panama Maritime Partnership: Logistics, Security and Digital Transformation
India and Panama identified maritime security, logistics, skilling and digital transformation as the main pillars of deeper maritime cooperation in a new bilateral push.
India’s Bioeconomy Roadmap 2035: What the New NITI Aayog Plan Proposes
NITI Aayog has launched a long-term bioeconomy roadmap that links biotechnology, biomanufacturing, AI, health, agriculture and climate solutions to India’s growth strategy.
Investment Friendliness Index 2026: How NITI Aayog Benchmarked State Investment Readiness
NITI Aayog has released the Investment Friendliness Index 2026, a comparative framework that measures how states and UTs support investments through infrastructure, regulation and institutions.
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: Operation Vijay and Its Lasting Lessons
A PIB backgrounder on Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026 revisits Operation Vijay, the 1999 conflict, and the continuing defence and national-security lessons drawn from it.
Mission Vatsalya Portal: TrackChild, Khoya-Paya and GHAR in One System
The Women and Child Development Ministry said the unified Mission Vatsalya Portal now brings together TrackChild, Khoya-Paya and GHAR to strengthen child-protection coordination.
Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026: Key Official Changes Every Aspirant Should Know
A 27 July 2026 PIB release says the Public Examinations Amendment Bill proposes stricter penalties, special fast track courts and time-bound investigation for exam fraud.
Saving Soil, Securing Farms: Why Soil Health Matters for Agriculture and Climate
A PIB backgrounder explains how soil health, balanced fertiliser use, natural farming and digital advisory systems are being tied together in India’s farm policy.
Semicon 2.0: Six Pillars of India’s Semiconductor Strategy
The Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 with a ₹1,27,500 crore outlay to strengthen semiconductor design, manufacturing, research and talent development.
Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme: Latest Official Rural Enterprise Snapshot
A PIB backgrounder dated 25 July 2026 says SVEP had supported 4.32 lakh rural enterprises and highlights its role in non-farm livelihoods and social inclusion.
Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar Coastal Campaign: Key Facts
Science ministries reviewed preparations for a nationwide coastal cleanliness campaign scheduled for 10–19 September 2026, combining conservation with public participation.
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