Rah-Veer: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways reiterated protections and incentives under the Rah-Veer (Good Samaritan) Scheme to encourage bystanders to help road accident victims without fear of legal or procedural harassment.Rah-Veer is a Good Samaritan initiative notified under Section 134A of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, protecting citizens who help road accident […]
State-led capital spending
State-led capital spending: State governments’ ability to sustain capital expenditure has come under focus as several States breached the 3% fiscal deficit norm using enhanced borrowing space during FY2021–FY2025.State-led capital spending refers to expenditure by State governments on asset creation such as roads, irrigation, power, health, education infrastructure, and urban development.It is distinct from revenue […]
Sunrise Festival 2025–26
Sunrise Festival 2025–26: Arunachal Pradesh celebrated the inaugural Sunrise Festival 2025-26 at Dong village in Anjaw district, the easternmost point where sunrise first touches Indian territory.Sunrise Festival is an adventure-led cultural tourism festival to establish Arunachal Pradesh as a global hub for nature, culture, adventure, and heritage celebrations centered around the sunrise.Dong is home to […]
Suryastra Rocket Launcher
Suryastra Rocket Launcher: The Indian Army has signed an emergency procurement contract with NIBE Limited for the indigenous Suryastra long-range rocket launcher, enabling fast-track acquisition within the Emergency Procurement framework. The system is being domestically produced under a technology collaboration with Elbit Systems, while the Defence Acquisition Council has extended Emergency Procurement powers to allow […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 3rd January 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd January 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
President Of India Graced SOAR Programme
President Of India Graced SOAR Programme: The President of India graced a special programme under SOAR initiative. Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) Programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). It aims to integrate artificial intelligence learning into India’s school education and training ecosystem, preparing both students and teachers for […]
Cellulitis
Cellulitis: An observational study about Cellulitis was published in the International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds. Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused mostly by streptococcus and staphylococcus bacteria. It usually affects the legs, feet and toes. It can affect the tissues beneath the skin and can affect any part of the body such as […]
Land Stack
Land Stack: The Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications launched the ‘Land Stack’ in the Pilot Locations of Chandigarh and Tamil Nadu and release the ‘Glossary of Revenue Terms’ (GoRT). It is an integrated, GIS-based digital platform designed to consolidate all land records into a singular, accessible platform. It is inspired by successful […]
Galaxy Frog
Galaxy Frog: According to the study, a group of seven galaxy frogs vanished, all likely to be dead, after multiple photographers descended on their habitat. Galaxy frogs (Melanobatrachus indicus) are one of the rarest and most dazzling amphibians in the world. Its dorsal region is warty and speckled with bluish-white spots that resemble stars in […]
District Mineral Foundations
District Mineral Foundations: The Allahabad High Court recently held that the formation of District Mineral Foundations is beneficial legislation and must be construed liberally for those who are affected negatively by mining operations. DMFs are statutory bodies in India established by the state governments by notification. They derive their legal status from the Mines and […]
