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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Strengthens Safety Welfare and Dignity of Sanitation Workers
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is strengthening safety, welfare and dignity of sanitation workers by worker profiling, PPE provision, health insurance coverage and financial support for sanitation vehicles. Waste pickers were also included under the scheme from June 2024.
Society
GS-II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections; sanitation workers and occupational safety
GS-II: Social justice initiatives and protection of rights under government programmes
The article discusses the outcome and challenges of Modi–Xi talks in testing the durability of the India–China thaw. It highlights diplomatic engagement and the broader implications for border stability and regional security.
International Relations
GS-II: India–China relations; border management and diplomatic engagement
GS-II: Bilateral agreements/frameworks and their implications for regional security
PLA troop deployment along LAC reduced in 2025, but 10 combined arms brigades remain: MoD report
India’s Defence Ministry report (2025–26) notes a reduction in PLA troop deployment along the LAC in 2025, while China continues to maintain brigade-sized combined arms formations. It also highlights renewed India–China border dialogue mechanisms and ongoing military-to-military engagement.
Security
GS-II: India and its neighbourhood—relations with China along the border/LAC
GS-II: Effect of policies and politics of countries on India’s interests
GS-II: Security—armed forces preparedness in border areas
BRICS issues New Delhi Declaration, as UAE and Iran back down from tough positions
BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration after last-minute language compromises involving Iran and the UAE on West Asia issues. The declaration calls for “maximum restraint” and reflects India’s push for consensus-led BRICS engagement.
International Relations
GS-II: Multilateral institutions and groupings; India’s role in global governance (BRICS)
GS-II: Important international developments affecting India’s interests
GS-II: Bilateral/multilateral summits, declarations and their implications
Union Environment Minister presides over Workshop on Mangrove Conservation in Bhuj; Releases Key Mangrove Publications and Reviews MISHTI Progress
Union Environment Minister chaired a workshop in Bhuj on mangrove conservation and sustainable management, stressing scientific, site-specific and community-led restoration. The event also launched/ reviewed key mangrove initiatives/publications and assessed progress under the MISHTI programme, including the Mangrove GIS (MGIS) portal for decision support.
Environment
GS-II: Government schemes/programmes for environment (implementation, monitoring)
GS-III: Conservation of mangroves and coastal ecosystems; climate resilience and biodiversity
Essay: Environment/climate-resilience and community-led restoration
India world's largest Vaccine producer and global supplier by volume: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said India has emerged as the world’s largest vaccine producer and global supplier by volume and is strengthening vaccine R&D and epidemic preparedness. The statement highlights collaboration such as the India–CEPI partnership aimed at next-generation vaccines and global health security.
Science & Tech
GS-II: Science & Technology—indigenous capabilities and applications in public health
GS-III: Biotechnology/health technology—vaccine production, R&D and epidemic preparedness
Shri Bhupender Yadav reviews progress of Great Indian Bustard Conservation, Grassland Restoration and Project Cheetah at Bhuj; Releases Gujarat Action Plan for GIB Conservation
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chaired a review of flagship programmes at Bhuj covering Great Indian Bustard conservation, grassland restoration, and Project Cheetah. Gujarat’s action plan for GIB conservation was released, emphasising landscape-level restoration with community participation.
Environment
GS-II: Conservation and protection of biodiversity (state initiatives and coordination)
GS-III: Environmental conservation—wildlife protection and habitat/ecosystem restoration
Modi’s bilateral meetings on BRICS sidelines put defence, security cooperation in focus
On the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, PM Modi held bilateral meetings with leaders from Asia and Africa, with defence and security cooperation prominently discussed alongside trade and technology. India also discussed further deepening cooperation with strategic partners such as the Philippines for defence outreach in Southeast Asia.
Security
GS-II: India’s bilateral and multilateral engagements; strategic partnerships
GS-II: External security cooperation and defence diplomacy
The Union government has set a 2029 target to roll out the Uniform Civil Code across 21 NDA-ruled states. The move is tied to accelerating state-level law reforms towards UCC implementation.
Polity
GS-II: Uniform Civil Code—status of implementation, constitutional provisions and Supreme Court directions
GS-II: Role of states, policy initiatives and governance mechanisms for law reform
September 13, 1948: Why ‘Operation Polo’ on Hyderabad changed India's map forever
On 13 September 1948, India launched Operation Polo against Hyderabad, a short campaign that led to Hyderabad’s integration into the Indian Union and reshaped the country’s political map permanently.
History
GS-I: Post-independence consolidation of states and integration of princely states
GS-II: Political history of modern India (to understand governance and state formation)
