River Delta Subsidence: A new global study published in Nature warns that several of India’s major river deltas are sinking at alarming rates placing millions at increasing risk of flooding and displacement. Key Findings of the Study: The research analysed 40 major river deltas across 29 countries, covering areas with over 236 million inhabitants exposed […]
Day: January 30, 2026
Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0
Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0: NITI Aayog CEO Shri B.V.R Subrahmanyam launched ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0’—a 3-month intensive campaign to achieve 100% saturation of critical development indicators in India’s most underserved regions. Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 is a mission-mode, time-bound campaign designed to accelerate progress in 112 Aspirational Districts and 513 Aspirational Blocks. It builds upon the historic success […]
International Data Privacy Day
International Data Privacy Day: The Tamil Nadu Governor walked out of the State Assembly during his customary address. Simultaneously, the Kerala Governor omitted specific paragraphs. These incidents have reignited the debate on the discretionary powers of the Governor and the sanctity of Article 176.Article 176: Mandates that the Governor shall address the Legislative Assembly, or […]
Equity Infusion into SIDBI
Equity Infusion into SIDBI: The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 5,000 crore equity infusion (over 3 years) into the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to enhance credit flow to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).The infusion is projected to increase the number of MSME beneficiaries from 76.26 lakh (FY25) to 102 lakh […]
World bank’s A Breath of Change Report
World bank’s A Breath of Change Report: The World Bank’s 2025 report, A Breath of Change, highlights that nearly one billion people in the Indo-Gangetic Plains and Himalayan Foothills (IGP-HF) breathe the world’s most polluted air, necessitating urgent transboundary cooperation.“A Breath of Change” is a strategic solutions book that moves beyond diagnosing air pollution to […]
WaSH Warriors
WaSH Warriors: The Ministry of Jal Shakti honoured WaSH Warriors from across India at a special Samvad Samaroh in New Delhi in January 2026, recognising grassroots leadership in water and sanitation.WaSH Warriors are grassroots champions—individuals from rural communities—who lead efforts in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH), especially under the Jal Jeevan Mission and allied programmes.Aim […]
Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026
Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, which will supersede the 2016 rules.These regulations introduce a technology-driven, Polluter Pays framework and will come into full effect from April 1, 2026.The SWM Rules, 2026, are a comprehensive regulatory framework notified under […]
New Aadhaar App
New Aadhaar App: The Government of India has launched the New Aadhaar App in January 2026, dedicated to the nation.This next-generation app, introduces a Privacy-First approach, allowing users to update mobile numbers from home.dhaar App is a secure, next-generation mobile platform designed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).It is significantly different from the […]
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary: The Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha was officially declared ‘Maoist-free’ in January 2026, leading to a major breakthrough in wildlife monitoring.Recent camera trap data reveals a flourishing leopard population (estimated over 70), marking its transition from a conflict zone to a potential Leopard Haven.Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary is a sprawling biodiversity hotspot and […]
