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NAMASTE Scheme Reflects The Government's Unwavering Commitment To Ensuring That Every Sanitation Worker Is Able To Work With Dignity, Safety And Social Security; Scheme Aligns With The Vision Of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas' : Union Minister Of Social Justice And Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar
NAMASTE scheme advances mechanised sanitation, welfare, and safety for sanitation workers, aligning with Sabka Saath and related social justice goals; metrics include workers covered, PPE kits distributed, and health cards issued.
Social JusticeGS-II: Governance and Public InstitutionsGS-II: Issues relating to Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the SocietyPIB India
Vande Mataram’s insult may soon be punishable offence, Amit Shah set to table Bill
Centre to introduce Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill 2026 to make insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offence, aligning its protection with Jana Gana Mana; amends the 1971 Act.
Polity & ConstitutionGS-II: Indian Constitution, Citizenship, and related topicsGS-II: Governance and Public PolicyIndian Express · India
Jail up to 3 years, fine for insulting Vande Mataram: Amit Shah to introduce Bill in Parliament Monsoon Session
Union Home Minister to introduce Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Monsoon Session to tighten penalties for insulting Vande Mataram; amends 1971 law.
PolityGS-II: Constitution of India, Parliament, Statutory bodiesGS-II: Governance and Ethics in public policyLiveMint · Politics
What makes Skyroot’s Vikram-1 launch unique? | Explained
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 becomes India’s third country to reach orbit with a privately developed launch vehicle, highlighting advances in additive manufacturing (3D-printed rocket components) and private space capabilities.
Science & TechnologyGS-II: Ind-IT & Tech Policy (emerging technologies)GS-III: Space technology and applicationsThe Hindu · Sci-Tech +1 sources
“TDB-DST’s Early Recognition of Skyroot's Technological Excellence Through the National Technology Start-up Award 2022 Stands Vindicated”
PIB announces Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 success, highlighting early DST-TDB recognition and its trajectory to India’s first space startup unicorn, underscoring private sector space tech growth.
Science & TechnologyGS-I: History of technology and science developments in modern India (contextual background to space tech growth)GS-II: Governance: institutions and their roles in science & technology policyGS-III: Science and Technology: developments in space technology, public–private partnershipsPIB India
The race for low Earth orbit: What the launch of Vikram-1 means for India
India achieves private launch capability with Vikram-1, marking a pivotal step in private sector space activities and aligning with the 2023 Indian Space Policy framework.
Science & TechnologyGS-II: Government policies for science and technologyGS-III: Science and technology developmentsIndian Express · Explained
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal concludes successful visit to Spain, Belgium, Finland and Estonia; strengthens India's economic partnership with Europe
Union Minister Piyush Goyal completed a five-day Europe visit (Spain, Belgium, Finland, Estonia) to deepen India–EU economic ties, announce a 10×10×10 vision for India–Spain, and advance India–EU trade negotiations including investment, market access, and regulatory cooperation.
International RelationsGS-II: International Relations and General StudiesGS-III: Economic development and tradePIB India
Prime Minister congratulates Indian students on winning Gold Medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad
Prime Minister congratulates Indian students for winning four Gold Medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad, India's best-ever performance, highlighting youth excellence in science.
Science & TechnologyGS-II: Government policies and interventions relating to science and technologyGS-III: Science and tech developments, achievements, and their socio-economic impactPIB India
Meeting of Government with Leaders of Political Parties held today
Government held a meeting with leaders from 40 parties to discuss Monsoon Session 2026; session to commence 20 July 2026 with broad participation from political leadership.
GovernanceGS-II: Governance (Parliamentary procedure, functioning of Parliament)GS-II: Indian Constitution and Polity (constitutional framework, governance institutions)PIB India
From Banana Farms to Makhana Markets: The Highway Set to Power Bihar’s Agricultural Heartland
Cabinet approves upgrading Khagaria–Purnea section of NH-31/NH-231 to a four-lane highway (Rs 3936 crore) to boost Bihar’s banana and makhana supply chains, reducing spoilage and improving market linkages.
EconomyGS-III: Indian Economy - Infrastructure development, Agricultural supply chainsGS-II: Governance - Public investment in infrastructurePIB India