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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
Jail up to 3 years, fine for insulting Vande Mataram: Amit Shah to introduce Bill in Parliament Monsoon Session today
The government plans to introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Monsoon Session to jail up to 3 years and impose fines for insulting Vande Mataram, amending the 1971 Act.
PolityGS-II: Polity and GovernanceGS-II: Statutory bodies and Constitutional provisionsLiveMint · 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
Maturing approach: On the India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
india-uk CETA signals a matured trade approach, balancing liberalisation with domestic sensitivities; potential uneven gains for sectors and MSMEs due to compliance hurdles.
International RelationsGS-II: India and its neighborhood, International organizations and agreementsGS-III: Economic development, Trade and IPS/Non-tariff barriersThe Hindu · Opinion
Opinion piece highlighting the need for protections in India’s F&O trading to curb retail investor distress and systemic risk, calling for safeguards in derivatives markets.
EconomyGS-III: Indian Economy - Financial markets and institutionsGS-II: Important aspects of governance and regulationThe Hindu · Opinion
At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in rebel-jihadist attack
Attacks on Malian army drive casualties as Tuareg separatists and jihadists strike supply routes, highlighting ongoing insurgency and regional security concerns in the Sahel.
SecurityGS-II: International RelationsGS-III: Internal Security: Conflicts and TerrorismThe Hindu · International