• Saheli Pink Smart Card: This is a pink card under the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) framework, which provides free travel to eligible women and transgender residents on DTC buses. This card can also be used for payment-based travel on the Metro and RRTS.
• Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana: This is a restructured and upgraded version of the old 'Laadli Yojana' of 2008. It aims to provide a total of ₹56,000 in installments to daughters from economically weaker families (annual income up to ₹1.20 lakh) until they complete their graduation or diploma, which, with interest, will exceed ₹1 lakh by the age of 21.
• Free LPG Cylinder Scheme: Under this scheme, two free LPG cylinders will be provided to ration card-holding families in Delhi every year on the occasion of Holi and Diwali. A budget of approximately ₹129 crore has been allocated for this, and the benefits will be transferred directly to the beneficiaries' accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Meri Punji Mera Adhikaar: Under this initiative, pending dues of the Ladli Scheme have been settled. During the event, the President transferred over ₹100 crore to the bank accounts of 40,642 eligible girls through DBT.
• The event, organised to mark the completion of one year of the BJP government in Delhi, was also attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena.

• Capital: Hyderabad
• Formation (State Formation): June 2, 2014
• Which State of India: 29th State (Formed by separation from Andhra Pradesh)
• Official Language: Telugu (Urdu also recognized)
• Major Festivals: Bathukamma (Flower Festival), Bonalu, Ugadi, Sankranti, and Ramadan are the main festivals here.
• State Animal: Spotted Deer
• State Bird: Indian Roller
• State Anthem: 'Jaya Jaya Hey Telangana Janani Jayaketanam'

• Trade Goal: The two leaders set an ambitious target of doubling bilateral goods and services trade to US$50 billion by 2030.
• Economic Agreement (CEPA): It was agreed to formally resume negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and finalize it by the end of this year.
• Defense and Security: The two countries decided to establish a new India-Canada Defense Dialogue and enhance maritime security cooperation.
• Energy Cooperation: Canadian company Cameco has signed a significant agreement for the long-term supply of uranium to India. Discussions also included civil nuclear cooperation and clean energy.

Canada:

• Capital: Ottawa
• Largest City: Toronto
• Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
• Extensive Coastline: Canada has the longest coastline in the world, totaling approximately 202,080 kilometers.
• Land of Lakes: Canada has more lakes than any other country in the world. Approximately 18% of the world's freshwater is contained in Canada's lakes.
• Border: The border between Canada and the United States (8,891 km) is the world's longest bilateral land border.
• National Symbol: Maple Leaf
• National Animal: Beaver
• Independence Day: July 1

• Established: 2006, by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
• It replaced the previous United Nations Human Rights Commission.
• Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Membership: It consists of 47 member states, elected by secret ballot by UNGA members.
• Term: Member states serve a three-year term, and no country can serve more than two consecutive terms.

Seats are distributed on a geographical basis:

• African countries: 13 seats
• Asia-Pacific countries: 13 seats
• Latin American and Caribbean countries: 8 seats
• Western European and other countries: 7 seats
• Eastern European countries: 6 seats
• India has been unanimously elected as a member of the UNHRC for the seventh time, for the term 2026-2028.
• Previous terms: India has previously served as a member for the terms 2019-2021 and 2022-2024.

• Total GST collections in February 2025 were over ₹1.69 thousand crore.
• Central GST collections in February this year were ₹37,473 crore and State GST collections were ₹45,900 crore.
• Integrated IGST collections exceeded ₹1 lakh crore.

• Mandatory Date: April 1, 2026 across India.
• Fuel Characteristics: E20 petrol (80% petrol + 20% ethanol) with a minimum RON of 95 for engine safety.
• Objective: Reduce pollution and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
• Impact on Vehicles: Most vehicles manufactured after 2023 and 2025 are E20-ready, but older vehicles may experience a 3-7% reduction in mileage.
• Benefits: This will save foreign exchange and benefit farmers engaged in sugar/grain production.

• Objective: To raise awareness and encourage the use of affordable and quality generic medicines under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
• Date: March 1 to March 7, 2026
• Edition: 8th
• Theme 2026: "Jan Aushadhi is Affordable and Reliable - Health Talk, with Savings"
• Key Activities: Health check-up camps, on-site diagnostic services, and awareness programs are being organized at more than 250 locations during this period.
• Goal: The Government of India aims to increase the number of Jan Aushadhi centers across the country to 25,000 by March 2027. Currently, more than 18,000 centers are operational.
• Implementing Agency: This initiative is being implemented by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP):

• Scheme Objective: To provide quality generic medicines to the common man at affordable prices.
• Scheme Type: It is a Central Sector Scheme.
• Implementing Agency: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) is the implementing agency for this scheme.
• In 2015, the 'Jan Aushadhi Yojana' was renamed as the 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana' (PMJAY). It was again renamed as PMBJP in 2016.

• Established: March 1, 1950
• Distinction: It is the first corps of the Indian Army to be formed after independence.
• Nickname: It is known as the 'Defenders of Punjab'.
• Historical Glory: This corps played a key role in the 1965 and 1971 wars. The victories at Dograi, Barki, and Khemkaran (the graveyard of Patton tanks) are part of its glorious history.
• Honors: The Vajra Corps has so far been awarded 25 battle honors, four honor titles, and 38 theater honors.
• Vajra Prahar 2026: The 16th edition of the joint special forces exercise between India and the US is being conducted from February 23 to March 15, 2026, at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.

• First Woman Governor: She was the first woman Governor of independent India, serving as the Governor of the United Provinces (present-day Uttar Pradesh) from August 15, 1947, until her death in 1949.
• President of the Indian National Congress: She was the first Indian woman to become President of the Indian National Congress at its Kanpur session in 1925.
• Title: Mahatma Gandhi gave her the title of 'Nightingale of India' or 'Bharat Kokila' due to her poetic talent.
• Major literary works: The Golden Threshold (1905), The Bird of Time (1912), The Broken Wing (1912)
• National Women's Day: Her birthday (February 13) is celebrated annually in India as 'National Women's Day'.

• Objective: To raise awareness of the importance of civil defence and to honour the efforts of personnel involved in disaster management.
• Established: Initiated in 1990 by the International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO).
• ICDO Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• Civil Defence and Home Guards Foundation Day is celebrated nationally in India on December 6.

• Location: On the banks of the Vena River near Hinganghat town in Wardha district
• Researchers: Panchsheel Thul and Praveen Kadu
• Structure: Consists of a carved pillar and possibly the base of the assembly hall in front of the temple's sanctum sanctorum.
• Stone: These pillars are made of locally available black basalt stone.
• Architectural Style: This discovery confirms the famous Hemadpanthi architecture of the Yadava dynasty.
• In this style, stones were joined using an interlocking technique, without lime or mortar.
• Carving: The intricate carvings of lotus flowers on the pillars are an excellent example of Yadava craftsmanship.
• Hardness: Working with such fine detail on a stone as hard as basalt demonstrates the advanced skill of the time.
• Cultural Richness: This discovery provides new evidence of the unbroken religious and cultural prosperity of the Vidarbha region, extending beyond the Mauryan and Vakataka periods into the medieval period.

Yadav Dynasty:

• Origin: Also known as 'Seuna', they considered themselves descendants of Lord Krishna and Yaduvanshi.
• Reign: 12th to 14th centuries, their rule extended from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada River.
• Capital: Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad, Maharashtra)
• Independence: Initially, they were vassals of the Western Chalukyas, but around 1187 AD, Bhillama V declared independence and established a sovereign state.

Prominent Rulers:

• Simhana II: The most powerful king of this dynasty. During his reign, the empire stretched from the Narmada River to the Tungabhadra River.
• Ramachandra Dev: It was during his reign, in 1294 AD, that Alauddin Khilji launched the first attack on Devagiri.
• Rise of the Marathi Language: The Yadavas adopted Marathi as their official language. During this period, the great saint Dnyaneshwar composed the "Dnyaneshwari."
• Music and Science: Sharngdev, the author of the famous music book 'Sangeet Ratnakar' and the great mathematician Bhaskaracharya were patronized by this dynasty.
• Hemadri: Was the minister of King Mahadev and Ramachandra, who composed important texts like 'Chaturvarga Chintamani' and promoted the 'Hemadpanti' style.

• Council Statistics: The census recorded 105,540 waterbirds from 107 species, a decrease of 6,522 waterbirds and 17 species compared to the 2025 target.
• Important Wetland 'Hotspot': Romari Beel recorded the highest number (15,661 birds) and highest diversity (77 species), reaffirming the resilience of the floodplain.
• Presence of Threatened Species: This census recorded 18 species listed as Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable, or Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Smew Duck (Mergellus albellus):

• Characteristics: The male Smew has a black and white body, while the female has a mottled brown body.
• Habitat: It prefers sheltered, fish-rich freshwater lakes and wetlands during winter.
• Conservation in India: It is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which protects migratory birds and their habitats.
• This rare duck was spotted in the Rowmari-Donduwa beels in the Laokhowa buffer zone of Kaziranga.

• Technology: The Miyawaki method was used here, which will rapidly transform the area into an "Urban Forest."
• Diversity: The campaign planted 27 native species, including rosewood, arjun, teak, as well as mango, guava, and medicinal plants.
• Public Participation: Nearly 20,000 people (from the Municipal Corporation, NCC, NSS, and local citizens) participated in this campaign.
• Location: The plantation took place on approximately 350 bighas (or acres) of land along the banks of the Ganges in the Domri and Sujabad areas of Varanasi.