• Launch: June 1, 2020, to revive the livelihoods of street vendors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Scheme Type: Central Sector Scheme.
• Nodal Ministry: This scheme is now being jointly administered by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Department of Financial Services (DFS).
• Technical Partner: SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) serves as the technical partner for the implementation of this scheme.

Revised Loan Structure:

First Tranche:

• Previous Loan Amount: ₹10,000
• Revised Loan Amount: Up to ₹15,000
• Repayment Tenure: 12 months

Second Tranche:

• Previous Loan Amount: ₹20,000
• Revised Loan Amount: Up to ₹25,000
• Repayment Tenure: 18 months

Third Tranche:

• Previous Loan Amount: ₹50,000
• Revised Loan Amount: ₹50,000 (No change has been made to this amount)
• Repayment Tenure: 36 months
• Since the inception of the scheme, more than 1.12 crore (11.2 million) loans have been disbursed to date.

• Estimated Cost: The total cost of this mega-project is estimated at approximately $16.5 billion.
• Financing: Russia will finance approximately 85% of this project through a long-term Russian 'export credit.'
• Financial Support: A portion of the cost will be covered by Moscow (Russia) through a substantial export credit.
• Lead Contractor: Russia's state-owned nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, will lead this project.
• Start of Construction: Major construction work is expected to commence in 2027.
• Commissioning (Operations): The goal is to have the plant's first reactor operational by early 2034.
• Kazakhstan's Global Standing: The world's largest uranium-producing nation.

• This is the fifth Free Trade Agreement (FTA) implemented during the tenure of the Modi government since 2014.
• Prior to this, trade agreements were concluded with Mauritius (April 2021), the United Arab Emirates (May 2022), Australia (December 2022), and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA—comprising Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway—in October 2025).
• India has also concluded agreements with the United Kingdom (July 2025) and New Zealand (April 2026), and successfully concluded trade negotiations with the 27-nation European Union (EU) on January 27 of this year.
• During 2025-26, total trade reached US$ 11.18 billion, up from US$ 10.61 billion in 2024-25.
• India's exports stood at US$ 4.02 billion, while the value of imports from Oman was US$ 7.16 billion.
• This agreement opens up 100% duty-free market access for Indian exports to Oman, covering 98.08% of Oman's tariff lines, which accounts for 99.38% of the trade value (based on the average for 2022-23).

• Objective: To protect children from harmful content, cyberbullying, and elements that encourage excessive usage.
• Effective Date: June 1, 2026.
• Under this regulation, social media platforms with at least 8 million users are required to implement an age verification system.
• Companies that fail to comply with these regulations may face fines of up to 10 million Ringgit.
• Australia: The first country in the world to impose a complete ban on social media for children under the age of 16.
• Spain: The first European country to impose restrictions on children under the age of 16.
• United Kingdom (UK): Has adopted strict regulations through its Online Safety Act to protect children under the age of 18 from harmful content.
• Indonesia: The first country in Southeast Asia to restrict social media usage for children under the age of 16.
• In India as well, states such as Karnataka are considering similar regulations to ensure the safety of children.

Malaysia:

• Location: Southeast Asia
• Capital: Kuala Lumpur
• Official Language: Malay
• System of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
• Head of State: Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King)
• Head of Government: Prime Minister
• Neighboring Countries: Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore
• Sea: South China Sea
• Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

• It is an extremely beautiful and strategically significant state situated in the Eastern Himalayas, in the northeastern part of India.
• It is India's least populous state and, after Goa, the second-smallest state in terms of area.
• Capital: Gangtok
• Borders: Sikkim is bordered by three international boundaries—Nepal to the west, China (Tibet) to the north and northeast, and Bhutan to the east. To its south lies the Indian state of West Bengal.
• Major River: The Teesta River is known as the 'Lifeline of Sikkim.' It originates from the Zemu Glacier.
• Sikkim is a major hub for tourism in India.
• Lepcha: The indigenous inhabitants of Sikkim and Nepal.
• India's Highest Mountain Peak: Kanchenjunga (Sikkim). It is the first state in Northeast India to restore the Old Pension Scheme.
• Sikkim's First Railway Station: Rangpo Station.
• Dynasty and Chogyal: The Namgyal dynasty was established here in the 17th century (1642). The Buddhist monk-kings who ruled here were known as 'Chogyals.'
• Merger with India: In 1950, it became a 'Protectorate State' of India.
• 22nd State: Following a referendum held in 1975, Sikkim was granted full statehood status through the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1975, thereby becoming the 22nd state of India.
• Special Provisions: Article 371F of the Indian Constitution grants special rights and protections to Sikkim. 100% Organic State: In 2016, Sikkim was declared the world's first and India's only fully organic state.
• Major Festivals: Losar, Saga Dawa, and Pang Lhabsol

State Symbols:

• State Animal: Red Panda
• State Bird: Blood Pheasant
• State Tree: Rhododendron
• State Flower: Noble Dendrobium (a type of orchid)

• Organizer: It was organized by the Singapore Badminton Association with the sanction of the Badminton World Federation (BWF).
• Tournament Level: This was the 13th tournament of the 2026 BWF World Tour and is classified under the Super 750 category.
• Total Prize Money: $1,000,000 (1 Million US Dollars)

• Winning Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) – Captain: Rajat Patidar
• Runner-up Team: Gujarat Titans (GT) – Captain: Shubman Gill
• Final Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
• Player of the Match (Final): Virat Kohli (RCB) – For his unbeaten innings of 75* runs off 42 balls in the final

Major Awards:

• Orange Cap: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals
• Purple Cap: Kagiso Rabada, Gujarat Titans
• Most Valuable Player (MVP): Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals
• Organizing Body: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
• IPL Edition: 19th
• Prize Money: ₹20 Crore for the winning team (RCB) and ₹12.50 Crore for the runner-up (GT)
• First IPL Winner (2008): Rajasthan Royals (Captain: Shane Warne)
• Most IPL Titles (5 times each): Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
• Current IPL Chairman: Arun Singh Dhumal

The Event and India's Standing

• Event Dates: May 28 to May 31, 2026.
• Venue: Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, Hong Kong (China).
• India's Ranking: Secured the second position (2nd Place) in the medal tally.
• Total Indian Medals: India won a total of 19 medals, comprising 10 gold medals, along with silver and bronze medals.

Gold Medalists and Their Records

• Pooja Singh (Women's High Jump): Won the gold medal with a jump of 1.93 meters. This marks a new Meet Record as well as a Senior National Record.
• Basant Kumar Meghwal (Men's High Jump): Claimed the gold medal with a jump of 2.20 meters.
• Muskan (Women's 5000m Race): Secured first place with a timing of 16:53.08.
• Rahul Jakhar (Men's Decathlon): Won gold for the country by scoring 7185 points in the competition.
• Amanat (Women's Discus Throw): Won the gold medal with a throw of 52.27 meters.

Key Silver Medalists

• Nischay (Men's Discus Throw): Secured the silver medal with an impressive throw of 60.10 meters.
• Upkar (Men's Decathlon): Finished in second place in the competition with a score of 6854 points.

• Total Medals: 10 (2 Gold, 3 Silver, and 5 Bronze medals)
• Diksha (43 kg category): She won India's first gold medal by handing a one-sided 6-0 defeat to Kyrgyz wrestler Asangaryeva in the final bout.
• Garima (73 kg category): Garima added the second gold medal to the country's tally by defeating Mongolia's Namuntsetseg Batbold by a wide margin of 18-6 in the final.
• Silver Medalists: Wrestlers, including Nikita (49 kg) and Antra (65 kg), delivered stellar performances to secure silver medals.
• Governing Body: This championship

• Establishment: It was initiated in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
• National Milk Day: In India, it is celebrated every year on November 26th to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien (the Father of the White Revolution).
• Renowned as the Father of the White Revolution (or Operation Flood), Dr. Verghese Kurien transformed India from a milk-deficient nation into the world's leading milk-producing country.
• India has remained the world's top milk producer since 1998, currently accounting for 25% of global milk production.