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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
23 Jul, 2026

DEVELOPMENT IN LEFT WING EXTREMISM AFFECTED DISTRICTS

Centre boosts LWE-affected regions with ₹4282 crore Special Central Assistance, expanding roads, telecom, and education, claiming national liberation from extremism.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersEconomics of Animal RearingFood Processing and Related Industries
23 Jul, 2026

Development of cold water fisheries

Government boosts cold water fisheries with Rs 20,050 crore PMMSY, leveraging advanced tech like RAS for production and value chain strengthening.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jul, 2026

NBA releases Rs 6.67 crore under Access and Benefit Sharing Mechanism for Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Support in 11 cotton-growing States

National Biodiversity Authority disburses Rs 6.67 crore from Bayer under Access and Benefit Sharing, bolstering biodiversity conservation and livelihoods in 11 cotton-growing states.

E Technology in Aid of FarmersAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: BHARAT FORECAST SYSTEM

India launches BharatFS, a 6 km resolution global weather model, enhancing extreme event prediction and disaster preparedness.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
23 Jul, 2026

PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NUCLEAR ENERGY MISSION FOR VIKSIT BHARAT

India's Nuclear Energy Mission targets 100 GWe by 2047, with SHANTI Act 2025 opening sector to private players and developing indigenous SMRs.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIT and Computers
22 Jul, 2026

'Data centre capacity rises 59% annually', Pg17

India's data centre capacity surges 59% annually to 258 MW in H1 2026, reaching 1.8 GW total operational stock, driven by hyperscalers.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
22 Jul, 2026

RBI plans wider test for foreign control of firms, Pg17

RBI proposes new 10% voting rights threshold to broaden 'foreign control' definition, sparking compliance concerns for Indian firms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting
22 Jul, 2026

Education's falling share in Budget over 12 years, Pg16

Education's share in Union Budget halved over 12 years amidst NEET leak protests, raising concerns over government priorities and accountability.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
22 Jul, 2026

First sanctions, now war: India's Chabahar plans up in the air, Pg16

US strikes and sanctions cast shadow over India's strategic Chabahar port project in Iran, jeopardizing crucial regional connectivity and trade routes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Jul, 2026

KEN, BETWA AND A LINE DRAWN ON WATER, Pg15

Ken-Betwa river linking project, a Rs 44,605-crore mega-project, sparks fierce protests over flawed rehabilitation and displacement of 2,000 families in Bundelkhand.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
22 Jul, 2026

With a page out of China book, TN maintains lead in share of women workers, Pg3

Tamil Nadu replicates China's model, leading India in women-led electronics manufacturing with innovative worker housing, significantly boosting female LFPR.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Jul, 2026

India’s rarest heron faces a silent end as new dam ignores its home, Pg II

India's rarest white-bellied heron faces silent extinction as 1,200-MW Lohit River dam project proceeds despite flawed EIA and local opposition.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Jul, 2026

3.31 lakh trees face axe for coal project in Odisha’s Angul, Pg14

MoEFCC committee approves Rungta Sons' coal project in Odisha's Angul, permitting felling of 3.31 lakh trees, impacting 350 villages under Forest Act.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jul, 2026

Clean energy push is the India’s answer to transition challenges: UN climate chief, Pg14

UN climate chief hails India's decarbonization and electrification drive as its strategic answer to energy transition challenges.

Government BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
22 Jul, 2026

Fertiliser subsidy spent by Centre in FY 2026-27 till July 13, Pg10

Centre spends ₹70,709 crore on fertiliser subsidy by July 13, 2026, 39.9% of total, assuring sufficient funds and higher NBS.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
22 Jul, 2026

India’s ICI gets an updated series: what has changed?, Pg10

India updates its Index of Core Industries (ICI) to 2022-23 base year, adding iron ore and revising sectoral weights, impacting industrial growth metrics.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
22 Jul, 2026

Worth of fraud reported by banks, financial institutions, Pg10

Indian banks and financial institutions reported ₹1.42 lakh crore fraud over five years, recovering a mere ₹6,389 crore, Parliament informed.

Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaWomen and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
22 Jul, 2026

What India’s young people are saying about families, Pg8

UNFPA survey reveals young Indians delay family due to economic insecurity, gender roles, and climate anxiety, threatening India's demographic dividend.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
22 Jul, 2026

Building an Atmanirbhar philanthropy ecosystem, Pg8

India's domestic philanthropy surges past foreign aid, driving 'Atmanirbhar' ecosystem; experts urge FCRA reforms and tax incentives for high-net-worth individuals.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
22 Jul, 2026

New trade pact a win-win for India and U.K., Pg9

Landmark India-U.K. CETA, effective July 15, targets $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030, securing zero-duty access for 99% Indian exports.

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