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15Feb 2026

RBI Draft Revised Guidelines for Lead Bank Scheme

RBI ISSUES DRAFT REVISED GUIDELINES FOR LEAD BANK SCHEME Why in the News? Draft Circular: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released draft revised guidelines for the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) seeking public comments. Institutional Reform: The revision aims to strengthen coordination mechanisms under the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) OBJECTIVES OF REVISED LEAD BANK SCHEME …

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15Feb 2026

PM Approves Four Major Welfare Schemes

PM APPROVES FOUR MAJOR WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES Why in the News? Policy Decisions: Prime Minister approved four major schemes covering women empowerment, agriculture infrastructure, accident care, and startups from Seva Teerth office. Welfare Expansion: Government announced enhanced financial outlays and expanded targets for Lakhpati Didi, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, PM RAHAT, and Startup India Fund …

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15Feb 2026

India Tested: US Sanctions to Trade Deal

INDIA TESTED: FROM U.S. SANCTIONS TO ONE-SIDED TRADE DEAL Syllabus:  GS 2: India and International Relations Bilateral Agreements Why in the News? India and the United States have announced a Framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal trade, following months of negotiations triggered by U.S.-imposed 50% tariffs. However, unilateral announcements from Washington and conditions linked …

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15Feb 2026

Labour Codes Redefine Wages and Workers’ Rights

THE LABOUR CODES REDEFINE WAGES, EMPOWER THE WORKER Syllabus: GS 2: Government policies and interventions Why in the News? India’s four labour codes are nearing nationwide implementation, triggering debates between industry groups and trade unions. While critics call for strikes, industry leaders argue that the reforms expand financial inclusion, social security coverage, and income protection, …

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13Feb 2026

Arctic Warming: Invasive Species Alert

Warming Arctic Faces Invasive Species Threat Why in the News ? A recent study published in NeoBiota warns that rapid Arctic warming could allow thousands of invasive alien plant species to establish themselves, threatening fragile tundra ecosystems that were previously protected by extreme climatic and geographical barriers. Arctic Warming and Ecological Shifts: The Arctic region …

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13Feb 2026

Vayu Shakti 2026: IAF Airpower Demo

Vayu Shakti Reinforces India’s Airpower Supremacy Why in the News ? The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct Exercise Vayu Shakti at Pokhran, showcasing advanced combat platforms and precision strike capabilities, while highlighting the success of Operation Sindoor and reaffirming India’s commitment to air dominance and counter-terror response. Exercise Vayu Shakti: Scale and …

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13Feb 2026

White Rev 2.0: Milk Surge to 1007L kg

White Revolution 2.0 Targets Milk Surge Why in the News ? The government announced ambitious targets under White Revolution 2.0 in the Rajya Sabha, aiming to significantly increase milk production and procurement, expand dairy cooperative networks, and promote women’s participation in the organised dairy sector over the next five years. Targets Under White Revolution 2.0: …

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13Feb 2026

IR Code Amendment Bill 2026 Passed

Industrial Relations Code Amendment Bill Introduced Why in the News ? The Union Minister of Labour and Employment introduced the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha during Zero Hour, signalling the government’s intent to further reform India’s labour regulatory framework under the broader labour codes regime. Introduction of the Amendment Bill: …

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13Feb 2026

Tamil Brahmi Egypt: Indo-Roman Trade Proof

Tamil Brahmi Inscriptions Reveal Indo-Roman Trade Links Why in the News ? Nearly 30 Tamil Brahmi, Prakrit and Sanskrit inscriptions dating from the 1st–3rd centuries C.E. have been identified in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, providing fresh archaeological evidence of ancient trade and cultural exchanges between Tamilagam and the Roman world. Archaeological Discovery and Historical …

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13Feb 2026

Centre Defends 41% State Tax Share

Centre Defends States’ Tax Devolution Share Why in the News ? The Union Finance Minister clarified in the Lok Sabha that the Centre has fully transferred 41% of the divisible pool of taxes to States as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission, countering Opposition allegations regarding reduced fiscal devolution. Government’s Clarification on Tax Devolution: The …

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