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National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)

National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)

h3>Why in news? The Minister of State for Law and Justice informed the Rajya Sabha about the establishment of District Legal Services Clinics by the N...

NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS)

NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS)

Why in news? The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) introduced the NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme as a pilot project under its Reg...

Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governance (SAARG) Committee

Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governance (SAARG) Committee

Why in news? The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has constituted a high‑level Strategic Asset Allocation and Risk Governan...

National Voters’ Day – Celebrating India’s Electorate

National Voters’ Day – Celebrating India’s Electorate

Why in news? On 25 January 2026 India celebrated the 16th National Voters’ Day. The President, Vice‑President and Prime Minister greeted citizens ...

PLI Scheme for White Goods

PLI Scheme for White Goods

Why in news? On 23 January 2026 the government announced that five more companies were selected under the fourth round of the Production Linked Incent...

Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2026

Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2026

Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB‑IOS), 2026, replacing the RB‑IOS 20...

28th CSPOC – A Gathering of Commonwealth Parliamentary Leaders

28th CSPOC – A Gathering of Commonwealth Parliamentary Leaders

Why in news? The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) was held in New Delhi from 14 January to 16 January 20...

PRAGATI Platform @50 Meetings

PRAGATI Platform @50 Meetings

Why in news? The Prime Minister recently chaired the 50th meeting of the PRAGATI platform. During this landmark session the government reviewed severa...

Catastrophe Bonds

Catastrophe Bonds

Why in news? The state of Kerala has urged the Union government to allow the issuance of catastrophe bonds to protect against financial losses from na...

Central Ground Water Board – Guardian of India’s Groundwater

Central Ground Water Board – Guardian of India’s Groundwater

Why in news? The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) released its Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2025, highlighting contaminants such as nitrate, ura...

PANKHUDI Portal – Streamlining CSR for Women and Child Development

PANKHUDI Portal – Streamlining CSR for Women and Child Development

Why in news? The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the PANKHUDI portal on 8 January 2026. The digital platform serves as a single windo...

Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) Celebrates 125 Years

Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) Celebrates 125 Years

Why in news? The Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) marked its 125th foundation day with commemorative events and a workshop titled “Safe Mi...

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