• Launch Locations: Kusmanchi in Khammam district, Aswaraopeta in Bhadradri district, Vatpally in Sangareddy district, and Kosgi in Narayanpet district.
• After 45 days, the portal will be rolled out to one mandal in every district.

Key Features:

• Digital Land Parcel Map (LPM): Utilizes modern survey technology to generate accurate land maps; land owners will be assigned a unique Land Holding Number.
• Online Services: Services such as land registration, mutation, and the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use will now be available online.
• Transparency: Aims to minimize land disputes and eliminate intermediaries through real-time data updates.
• SMS Alerts: Provides SMS alert notifications at every stage of the process, from application submission to completion.

• Utilizing real-time data, GIS, and AI, this digital platform issues accurate, location-specific, and impact-based warnings for disasters such as cyclones, floods, and heatwaves, thereby improving disaster management and the protection of life and property by up to 50%.
• Accurate and Rapid Forecasting: This system reduces the time required to generate forecasts by 50% and improves accuracy by up to 30%.
• Location-Specific (Hyper-local) Alerts: Through 'Mausamgram', it provides weather forecasts extending up to 10 days for over 150,000 PIN codes.
• Automated System: It operates automatically on a centralized, GIS-enabled platform by utilizing data from satellites, radars, and sensors.
• Disaster Mitigation: It issues impact-based warnings for hazards such as cyclones, heavy rainfall, and heatwaves, resulting in a one-third reduction in evacuation costs.
• Comprehensive Reach: It provides real-time alerts for India as well as neighboring countries through the IMD Geospatial website.

• During the 2022 Assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party had pledged to provide financial assistance of ₹1,000 to women.
• According to the official notification, women who are currently beneficiaries of social security pensions will also be eligible to receive benefits under this scheme.
• Under this scheme, women will receive financial assistance of ₹1,000, while women belonging to Scheduled Castes will be provided with ₹1,500.

Similar Schemes in Other States:

• In Madhya Pradesh, the 'Ladli Behna Yojana' provides a monthly stipend of ₹1,500 to women aged between 21 and 60 years.
• The Congress government in Karnataka runs the 'Gruha Lakshmi Yojana,' under which beneficiaries receive ₹2,000.
• Maharashtra has the 'Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana,' through which underprivileged women receive ₹1,500.
• In Jharkhand, the financial assistance provided under the 'Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana' has been increased to ₹2,500.
• Financial assistance is also provided in Assam (₹1,250), Tamil Nadu (₹1,000), West Bengal (₹1,000), and Chhattisgarh (₹1,000).

• Total Length: This network will span 1,929 Route Kilometers (RKm).
• Ahmedabad Division: 1,456 Route Kilometers.
• Ratlam Division: 473 Route Kilometers.
• Technical Specifications: It will utilize 4×48 core (or two sets of 2×48) Optical Fiber Cables, ensuring high bandwidth and network redundancy.
• Budgetary Context: This project is part of a larger "Umbrella Project" worth ₹27,693 crore, aimed at providing 'Kavach' and LTE-based communication systems across the remaining routes of Indian Railways.
• Regional Allocation: A total "Sub-Umbrella" budget of ₹2,800 crore has been allocated to Western Railway, under which this specific work has been sanctioned.

• Strategic National Asset: It is envisioned as a strategic national asset that will aid in the design and development of next-generation ships, submarines, and underwater platforms.
• Hydrodynamic Research: This facility will enable advanced hydrodynamic research, thereby assisting in the improvement of ship propulsion systems, noise reduction, and stealth capabilities.
• Globally Unique: This tunnel will be capable of conducting both 'closed-loop simulations' for submarines and 'free-surface simulations' for surface vessels, making it one of the select facilities of its kind in the world.
• Reduced Foreign Dependence: Until now, India had to rely on foreign facilities for critical testing. With the commissioning of this tunnel, India will be able to test indigenous equipment and systems using its own resources.
• Verification of Major Platforms: It will facilitate the precise verification of the hydrodynamic designs of large naval platforms, such as destroyers and aircraft carriers.

• Global Ranking: Bharti Airtel now trails only China Mobile, which boasts a subscriber base exceeding 1 billion.
• Data Source: This ranking is based on data provided by GSMA Intelligence, the global industry body for the telecommunications sector.
• Regional Distribution:
• India: In India, the company serves approximately 368 million mobile subscribers. However, within the domestic market (India alone), Reliance Jio remains the largest operator.
• Africa: Through Airtel Africa, the company provides services to 179 million subscribers across 14 African nations.
• Other Services: In addition to its mobile network operations, Airtel also serves 13 million households with fixed broadband and has 15 million digital TV subscribers in India.
• Financial Impact: To further solidify its global standing, the company plans to invest approximately $1 billion in its data center subsidiary, 'Nxtra'.
• Leadership: Describing this achievement as a significant responsibility, Gopal Vittal, Airtel's Executive Vice Chairman, stated that the company would continue to invest in enhancing its network infrastructure and ensuring secure connectivity.

• Objective: This marks India's first comprehensive Team Behavioural Study, jointly designed by ISRO and the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM) of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
• Duration and Location: The mission was conducted in Leh (at an altitude of approximately 3,500 meters) between April 2 and April 9, 2026; this location serves as a natural analog for space-like conditions due to its harsh environment (characterized by hypoxia and low temperatures).
• Gaganyatris (Astronauts): The mission involves the astronauts selected for the Gaganyaan mission, whose physical and psychological endurance is being put to the test.

• It is the only country situated at the confluence of India's 'Neighborhood First' and 'Act East' policies.
• Border: India and Myanmar share a 1,643 km long land border, which touches upon Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Nagaland (215 km), Manipur (398 km), and Mizoram (510 km).
• Gateway to Southeast Asia: Myanmar serves as India's only land route to the ASEAN nations.
• Maritime Security: Due to its location in the Bay of Bengal, it is crucial for India's maritime security.
• Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project: This project connects the Port of Kolkata with the Port of Sittwe in Myanmar.
• India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway: This initiative aims to connect India's northeastern states with Thailand and the rest of Southeast Asia.
• History: Myanmar (Burma) was separated from British India in 1937 and gained independence in 1948.

• Record Price: This painting sold for ₹167.2 crore (approximately $18 million).
• Auction House: The painting was auctioned at the Mumbai-based Saffronart's 'Spring Live Auction' on April 1, 2026.
• Buyer: It was purchased by the renowned industrialist and founder of the Serum Institute of India, Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla.
• Subject of the Painting: Created in the 1890s, this painting depicts the affectionate and divine bond between Mother Yashoda and the infant Krishna.
• Previous Record: This sale broke the record held by M.F. Husain's masterpiece 'Untitled (Gram Yatra),' which sold last year for approximately ₹118.7 crore.
• Raja Ravi Varma's Contribution: He is hailed as the 'Father of Modern Indian Art.' He achieved a remarkable fusion of European Realism and Indian mythological themes.
• Mass Art: In 1894, he established a lithographic press in Mumbai, enabling his paintings to reach the homes of the common people.
• National Treasure: His artworks are designated as 'National Treasures' by the Government of India, and their export out of the country is prohibited.

• India has overtaken Kenya in this regard—a country that had long held a top position on this list.
• First Place (India): A total of 148 Indian athletes are currently suspended (deemed ineligible) due to doping or related violations.
• Second Place (Kenya): Kenya ranks second, with 146 suspended athletes.
• Third Place (Russia): 66 Russian athletes feature on this list.
• The list includes several prominent Indian names, such as 100-meter national record holder Dutee Chand, middle-distance runner Parvez Khan, and sprinter Dhanalakshmi Sekhar.
• Dutee has been serving a four-year suspension since 2022, while Parvez faces a six-year ban extending until July 2030.
• Dhanalakshmi is under an eight-year suspension, having been caught for a second time during the Inter-State National Championships last year.

• Champion: Karnataka secured the top spot in the medal tally with 23 gold, 8 silver, and 7 bronze medals (Total: 38).
• Host State: Chhattisgarh finished in ninth place.

Rankings of Other States:

• Odisha: Rank 2: 21 Gold, 15 Silver, 21 Bronze (Total: 57)
• Jharkhand: Rank 3: 16 Gold, 8 Silver, 11 Bronze (Total: 35)
• Maharashtra: Rank 4: 6 Gold, 10 Silver, 4 Bronze (Total: 20)
• Assam: Rank 6: 5 Gold, 14 Silver, 12 Bronze (Total: 31)
• Chhattisgarh: Rank 9: 3 Gold, 10 Silver, 6 Bronze (Total: 19)
• Madhya Pradesh: Rank 11: 2 Gold, 3 Silver, 6 Bronze (Total: 11)
• West Bengal: Rank 14: 2 Gold, 0 Silver, 0 Bronze (Total: 2)
• Jammu and Kashmir: Rank 15: 1 Gold, 4 Silver, 3 Bronze (Total: 8)
• Bihar: Rank 19: 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 0 Bronze (Total: 2)
• Rajasthan: Rank 22: 0 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze (Total: 5)
• Duration of the Event: It was held from March 25 to April 3, 2026.
• Host: Chhattisgarh hosted this inaugural edition. The games were organized in cities such as Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Surguja. Mascot: The mascot for these games was 'Morveer,' symbolizing courage and pride.
• Objective: To provide a national platform for the sporting talents of tribal communities, and to promote tribal empowerment and indigenous sports traditions.
• Participation: Approximately 60,000 athletes from 30 states and Union Territories participated in the event.
• Organizers: The event was organized in collaboration with the Government of Chhattisgarh, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and the Indian Olympic Association.