• Other Name: Jewar Airport
• Location: Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
• Type: It is a Greenfield airport, designed to enhance connectivity for Delhi-NCR, Noida, and Western Uttar Pradesh.
• Developer: Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary (100%) of Zurich Airport International AG.
• Key Feature: It is the 5th international airport in Uttar Pradesh and the second major airport in the Delhi-NCR region.

• Upon full development, the airport will have an initial passenger handling capacity of 12 million passengers per annum, which can be expanded to accommodate up to 70 million passengers per annum.
• The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted the operational (aerodrome) license to the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar in March 2026, marking the final clearance required to commence commercial flight operations.

Key Highlights:

• Objective: Modernization of police infrastructure using indigenous technology under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-reliant India) initiative.
• Key Technologies: Under this partnership, nine advanced solutions will be deployed,

including:

• Facial Recognition System (FRS): To identify suspects and missing persons.
• C-DOT Cell Broadcast Solution: For emergency alerts and public notifications.
• SAMVAD: An integrated platform for secure, encrypted communication.
• Trinetra ESOC: An AI-based cybersecurity and surveillance platform.
• Benefit: This will enhance the police's capabilities regarding security, surveillance, and intelligence gathering.

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT):

• It is a premier autonomous Research and Development (R&D) institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India.
• Headquarters: New Delhi, India
• Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Communications, Government of India
• Established: 1984

• This policy establishes clear standards for the registration, operations, auditing, and monitoring of agencies providing TV rating services.
• The net worth requirement for a company seeking registration as a TV rating agency has now been reduced from the current ₹20 crore to ₹5 crore.
• To ensure impartiality, at least 50 percent of the members on the Board of Directors must be Independent Directors who have no affiliation with broadcasters, advertisers, or advertising agencies.
• The policy includes provisions for the temporary suspension of ratings and the cancellation of registration in cases of repeated violations.
• The TV Rating Policy 2026 supersedes the existing guidelines dated January 16, 2014, regarding TV rating agencies in India.

• Maharashtra: The first installment of ₹79.82 crore (representing the previously withheld portion) and the second installment of ₹221.82 crore have been released; this funding will serve to empower District, Block, and Village Panchayats. These grants have been approved for 12 eligible District Panchayats, 125 eligible Block Panchayats, and 27 Village Panchayats.
• Goa: The first installment of ₹12.40 crore for the financial year 2024-25 has been released, covering 2 District Panchayats and 191 Village Panchayats. Under this initiative, two eligible District Panchayats and all 191 Village Panchayats across the state will be covered.
• Objective of the Grants: These grants will be utilized by local bodies to address local requirements falling under the 29 subjects enumerated in the 11th Schedule of the Constitution.
• Recommendation and Issuing Authority: These grants are released by the Ministry of Finance, acting upon the recommendations of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
• Untied Grants: These provide flexibility for meeting local needs.
• Tied Grants: These can be utilized exclusively for specific basic services such as sanitation, ODF (Open Defecation Free) maintenance, and drinking water supply.

• This will increase All India Radio's coverage from 70 percent in 2021 to 81 percent.
• This is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at the development, modernization, and upgradation of the broadcasting infrastructure of Doordarshan and All India Radio across the country.
• The scheme has been approved for the period 2021–26 with a total outlay exceeding ₹2,539 crore.
• All India Radio has commenced digital broadcasting on the Medium Wave band in three metropolitan cities: Delhi, Chennai, and Mumbai.
• Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) Scheme:
• This scheme is a Central Sector Scheme of the Government of India, which was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in January 2023.
• Implementing Ministry: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
• This scheme has been launched to modernize the infrastructure of Prasar Bharati (All India Radio and Doordarshan), enhance its reach, and provide high-quality content.
• Prasar Bharati is the country's public broadcaster.

• This is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).
• Operational since April 1, 2015, this scheme—implemented nationwide under 'Mission Shakti'—provides immediate assistance to women grappling with violence (domestic, sexual, etc.).
• Target Beneficiaries: The scheme extends support to all women and girls—including those under the age of 18—who have been affected by any form of violence, regardless of their caste, class, religion, region, marital status, education, gender identity, or culture.
• This scheme is 100% funded by the Central Government through the Nirbhaya Fund and is implemented by the respective State and Union Territory governments.

• This Bill seeks to decriminalize and rationalize offenses by amending certain Acts.
• It proposes amendments to 79 Central Acts administered by 23 ministries.
• Amendments have been proposed to a total of 784 provisions. Of these, 717 provisions are being decriminalized to facilitate 'Ease of Doing Business,' while 67 provisions are being amended to facilitate 'Ease of Living.'

• Best Player: Hardik Singh (Men) and Navneet Kaur (Women)
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Zafar Iqbal
• FIH Umpire of the Year 2025: Raghu Prasad RV
• Emerging Player (Debut Goal): Ishika
• Poligras Magic Skill Award: Deepika
• Player of the Tournament (Asia Cup 2025): Abhishek
• Best Player (Women's Asia Cup 2025): Udita
• Best Player (FIH Qualifiers 2026): Navneet Kaur
• Individual Achievement Award: All winners received ₹1 lakh each.

• Sculptures: Shiva Nataraja (9th century), Somaskanda (12th century), and Saints Sundarar and Paravai (16th century).
• Repatriation: The illicit nature of these sculptures was confirmed following research and photographic evidence dating back to 1956–1959, held by the French Institute in Puducherry.
• Agreement: Namgya Khampa, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy, ​​and Dr. Chase Robinson, Director of the Museum, signed the agreement for the repatriation of these artifacts.
• Shiva Nataraja Sculpture: This sculpture will be placed on a long-term loan to the Smithsonian, allowing the public to view India's rich heritage.

• Freedom of Navigation and Maritime Security: Dr. Jaishankar underscored that secure maritime routes are indispensable for the global economy. He specifically cited concerns arising from instability in West Asia (the Mashriq) and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
• Economic and Supply Chain Resilience: He emphasized the need to enhance cooperation to foster more resilient trade routes and to diversify supply chains for critical minerals.
• Voice of the Global South: The Minister prominently raised concerns pertinent to the Global South regarding energy security, fertilizer supplies, and food security.
• Reforms in Global Governance: He advocated for urgent reforms within the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), making peacekeeping operations more effective, and strengthening humanitarian aid supply chains.

G7 (Group of Seven):

• First Meeting: 1975, France
• Canada Joins: 1976
• Russia Expelled: 2014
• Current Members: Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, and the United States
• Headquarters: No permanent headquarters
• The Journey from G7 to G8: From 1997 to 2013, the group functioned as the G8 following Russia's inclusion; however, Russia was expelled in 2014 following its annexation of Crimea.

• Co-chaired by: Dr. Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India; and Mr. Mohamed Ben Ayed, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Republic of Tunisia.
• Highlighting the importance of trade and investment cooperation, both sides agreed on the need for focused efforts to expand and diversify bilateral trade in order to reach the target of $1 billion.

Tunisia:

• A Mediterranean country located in North Africa.
• It is known for its ancient Carthaginian civilization, the Sahara Desert, and beautiful beaches.
• Capital: Tunis
• Official Language: Arabic
• Currency: Tunisian Dinar
• Independence: March 20, 1956 (from France)
• Neighboring Countries: Algeria lies to its west and southwest, while Libya is situated to its southeast.
• India and Tunisia have maintained friendly diplomatic relations since 1958.