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#initiatives27 The National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with central sector components. Its two objectives are to reduce drug demand through preventive education, awareness, identification, counselling, treatment and rehabilitation, and to reduce the stigma and discrimination that keep people who depend on drugs from returning to society. Six years on, the Abhiyaan has grown from a campaign in 272 districts into a movement of 35 crore people, with more than 2 lakh enrolled NMMs and a treatment network of five kinds of facilities across the country. The helpline 14446 remains the first door for anyone who needs help.
Source: PiB
| 2 |  #history27 Kadambini Ganguly, associated with the Brahmo Samaj reform movement, graduated from Bethune College in 1883 alongside Chandramukhi Basu. She became the first woman admitted to Calcutta Medical College and obtained the Graduate of Bengal Medical College qualification in 1886. Widely recognised as India’s first woman to practise Western medicine, she worked at Lady Dufferin Hospital, participated in the Indian National Congress and advocated women’s education and labour rights.
Source: The Hindu | 36 |
| 3 |  #science27 The team studied a particle called the B0 meson. Mesons survive for a small fraction of a second before transforming into other particles. The B0 meson can decay into two particles called muons, one positively charged and the other negatively charged. Muons are like electrons but around 200-times heavier. But this transformation is rare. The Standard Model is the theory that describes how these particles behave and three of the forces that act between them. And it predicts only around 1 in 10 billion B0 mesons will decay into two muons.
Source: The Hindu | 35 |
| 4 |  #initiatives27 Research initiatives of CSIR-CRRI and CSIR-AMPRI showcased opportunities for utilising fly ash, copper slag, red mud, plastic waste, steel grit and other industrial by-products in road construction, geopolymer concrete, specialised aggregates and value-added construction products. CSIR-NEERI and industry representatives further discussed challenges and technological requirements for the safe management and disposal of hazardous waste.
Source: PiB | 41 |
| 5 |  #history27 A study of pottery from Keeladi (Tamil Nadu) and Gottiprolu (Andhra Pradesh) revealed evidence of cow-milk consumption and sophisticated plant processing in South India (c. 600–100 BCE). Researchers employed Organic Residue Analysis (ORA), high-resolution mass spectrometry and X-ray micro-computed tomography (μCT) to identify preserved molecular biomarkers. Compounds such as procyanidin, resveratrol and chlorogenic acid indicated plant processing, while dairy biomarkers provided evidence of ancient dairying. The study demonstrates the potential of biomolecular archaeology in reconstructing ancient diets.
Source: The Hindu | 80 |
| 6 |  #initiatives27 The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was established on 9 November 2014. The day is observed as National Entrepreneurship Day, reflecting the importance of entrepreneurship in India’s development journey. Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS): The FFS is a flagship initiative of the DPIIT under the Startup India Action Plan, managed by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). Startup India Investor Connect Portal: Developed in collaboration with SIDBI, the Startup India Investor Connect Portal (2023) facilitates connections between startups, venture capital funds and investors, particularly supporting early-stage ventures.
Source: PiB | 102 |
| 7 |  #initiatives27 A Table-Top Exercise (TTX), based on a severe cyclone scenario, facilitated discussions on coordinated response mechanisms and joint disaster management protocols.
Source: PiB | 95 |
| 8 |  #initiatives27 The scheme has a total outlay of ₹2,814 crore. It will run for five years, from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31. The scheme offers a capital subsidy of 30% of eligible investment for setting up four processing plants. These include two Lithium plants of at least 30 kt capacity each and two Nickel plants of at least 50 kt capacity each. Support is capped at ₹500 crore per Lithium beneficiary and ₹900 crore per Nickel beneficiary.
Source: PiB | 161 |
| 9 |  #initiatives27 VISTAR Scheme will encompass all statistical and data management activities of MoSPI and it will play a crucial role for upgrading the official statistical system of the country. The three components of the VISTAR scheme are as follows: Component 1: Comprehensive Statistical Operations and Strengthening of Ecosystem. Component 2: Support for Statistical Strengthening (SSS). Component 3: Economic Census (EC). VISTAR Scheme is designed to establish a dynamic, real-time and future-ready official statistical architecture.
Source: PiB | 174 |
| 10 |  #science27 A UCLA-developed hybrid optical–electronic technique detects deepfakes by analysing facial patterns in selected video frames. An electronic computer selects 12 frames and feeds extracted information into a Spatial Light Modulator (SLM), which encodes it into light patterns. Optical computation generates signals measured by sensors, whose brightness differences help classify videos. It achieved 99.86% accuracy for manipulated videos and 95.72% for genuine videos, demonstrating potential applications in cybersecurity and misinformation detection.
Source: The Hindu | 161 |
| 11 |  #initiatives27 Marine Commandos were augmented through a precision airdrop by an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 aircraft. Executing a swift and well-coordinated tactical intervention, the Indian Navy secured the vessel, overcame the pirate threat and ensured safe release of all 20 crew members.
Source: PiB | 143 |
| 12 |  #initiatives27 NITI Aayog and TEXMiN (Technology Translation Research Park), an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, signed a Joint Statement of Intent (SoI) to strengthen collaboration in the critical and strategic minerals sector. It aligns with the objectives of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) and the vision of an Aatmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat.
Source: PiB | 135 |
| 13 |  #environment27 What is the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime? Issued by the Government of India, the PAP authorises foreigners to visit states along India’s international borders in areas designated centrally as protected or restricted. The PAP regime was initially imposed under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958 and spans most northeastern states, including Nagaland. In a bid to boost tourism, PAP was relaxed for Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland in 2011. However, it was reimposed in December 2024, citing security reasons. Since then, the Nagaland government has insisted it be completely withdrawn.
Source: The Indian Express | 136 |
| 14 |  #initiatives27 Recognising the importance of soil health, Khet Bachaao Abhiyaan (KBA) - Rabi 2026 “Swasth Dhara, Samriddh Kisan” is envisaged as a nationwide campaign from 22 October to 30 November 2026. It follows a convergence-based approach. It aims and has been instructed to prioritise 100 high fertiliser-consuming districts to strengthen outreach and promote balanced nutrient management. Khet Bachaao Abhiyaan was launched nationwide on 1 June 2026 as a month-long campaign to promote soil health.
Source: PiB | 128 |
| 15 |  #initiatives27 The inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise, hosted by India at Sri Vijaya Puram, aims to strengthen maritime cooperation among its seven members. It focuses on Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) Building upon the outcomes of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit under the theme “BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open”, the exercise provides a practical framework for enhancing maritime cooperation and operational linkages among participating nations.
Source: PiB | 162 |
| 16 |  #global27 The inaugural BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise (30 October–3 November 2026), hosted by India at Sri Vijaya Puram, aims to strengthen maritime cooperation among its seven members. It focuses on Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA). Building upon the outcomes of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit under the theme “BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open”, it reflects BIMSTEC’s collective resolve towards “Translating Vision to Action” by advancing cooperation.
Source: PiB | 1 |
| 17 |  #initiatives27 The Belgium–Luxembourg Economic Union (BLEU) was established through a 1921 treaty as a customs and monetary union between Belgium and Luxembourg. Both countries are EU, Eurozone, Schengen and NATO members and use the euro. BLEU is distinct from Benelux, which additionally includes the Netherlands. The India–BLEU Joint Economic Commission promotes trade, investment and sectoral economic cooperation.
Source: PiB | 193 |
| 18 |  #science27 Other innovative approaches led by a method called apomixis. It was first successfully demonstrated in rice by Venkatesan Sundaresan and his colleague Imtiyaz Khanday at the University of California, Davis, in 2018. In apomixis, plants are engineered to bypass the normal process of sexual reproduction and fertilisation. India approved two indigenous CRISPR-Cas9 gene-edited rice varieties in 2025. DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala), developed by ICAR-IIRR from Samba Mahsuri, targets OsCKX2 to increase grains per panicle; it matures in approximately 130 days and yields around 19% more. Pusa DST Rice 1, developed by ICAR-IARI from MTU 1010, edits the OsDST gene, improving tolerance to saline and alkaline soils, with 9.66–30.4% higher yields under stress. Both use SDN-1 editing without foreign DNA.
Source: The Hindu | 177 |
| 19 |  #science27 Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water using renewable electricity, splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen. Technologies include alkaline electrolysers, proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers and solid oxide electrolysers. Applications include fertiliser production (green ammonia), steelmaking, petroleum refining, heavy transport, shipping fuels and energy storage. An offtake agreement is a contract in which a buyer commits to purchase a producer’s future output.
Source: PiB | 132 |
| 20 |  #global27 The United States conducted three Freedom of Navigation Operations (FONOPs) challenging Indian maritime claims in FY2025, the highest annual number against India since 1991. Disputes concern straight baselines around Lakshadweep, prior consent for foreign military exercises in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf, and notification requirements for certain hazardous-cargo vessels. The US argues these restrictions exceed the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The US maintains that its Freedom of Navigation (FON) programme is a legal tool, not a political instrument directed at particular countries. The US FON Programme began in March 1979. Although the US has not ratified UNCLOS, it recognises many of its provisions. India ranks seventh among the countries most frequently challenged by the US.
Source: The Indian Express | 140 |
