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13Feb 2026

J&K Shelves ₹416Cr Dal Lake Plan

J&K Shelves ₹416 Crore Dal Plan Why in the News ? The Jammu & Kashmir government has shelved the ₹416.72-crore Dal Lake restoration plan approved in 2009, citing poor outcomes. It has proposed an in-situ conservation model, treating lake dwellers as integral to the ecosystem and focusing on sewage treatment and internal rejuvenation. Why Was …

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13Feb 2026

Bodhan AI Launch: Edu Revolution

Bodhan AI Launched to Transform Education Why in the News ? The Union Education Minister launched Bodhan AI at the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave to build an open-source Bharat EduAI Stack, aiming to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across all levels of India’s education system as digital public infrastructure. Launch of Bodhan AI and Government Vision: …

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13Feb 2026

SC Halts Aravalli Zoo Safari Plan

Supreme Court Halts Aravalli Zoo Safari Proposal Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain Haryana’s request linked to the proposed Aravalli Zoo Safari project, asserting it would not allow any activity affecting the Aravalli range until a scientifically sound, holistic assessment settles core issues. This decision underscores the Court’s commitment …

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13Feb 2026

Disability Pension Vested Right: SC Ruling

Disability Pension Is Vested Right: Supreme Court Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India pulled up the Centre for restricting arrears of disability pension for ex-servicemen, holding that once entitlement is recognized, benefits must flow from the date due, not curtailed selectively by policy or limitation claims. This ruling underscores the Court’s role …

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13Feb 2026

World Radio Day 2026: AI Role

World Radio Day Highlights AI Role Why in the News? World Radio Day is being observed on February 13 with the 2026 theme “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice.” Events across India highlight AI’s growing role in broadcasting while reaffirming radio’s human-centric character, emphasizing its importance in diplomatic engagement and …

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13Feb 2026

New CPI: 2.75% Inflation Target

New CPI Series Sets Inflation at 2.75% Why in the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the revised Consumer Price Index (CPI) with 2024 as the new base year, placing retail inflation at 2.75% for January 2026, reflecting updated consumption trends from HCES 2023–24. This revision has implications for the foreign …

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13Feb 2026

CPI Base Year 2024 Revision Explained

CPI Base Year Revision Syllabus GS 3: Inflation Why in the News? Recently, India updated the Consumer Price Index base year from 2012 to 2024 using new consumption survey data to better reflect changing spending patterns and improve inflation measurement accuracy. Introduction Inflation affects every household through daily expenses such as food, rent, and fuel. …

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13Feb 2026

Animal Vaccination: Rural Game Changer

ANIMAL VACCINATION AS A STRATEGIC LEVER FOR RURAL TRANSFORMATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Syllabus: GS-3: Economics of Animal-Rearing, Agricultural Marketing, International Trade WHY IN THE NEWS? Amid rising concerns over rural incomes, antimicrobial resistance, climate commitments, and pandemic preparedness, experts have called for India to scale up livestock vaccination. With livestock supporting nearly 100 million rural …

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13Feb 2026

Multilateralism Crisis: India Reframes FP

AS MULTILATERALISM ERODES, INDIA MUST REFRAME THE FOREIGN POLICY Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in the Rajya Sabha, acknowledged the emergence of a new global order. He noted the decline of multilateral institutions and the rise of power politics and transactional relations among nations. The statement highlights the need for India …

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13Feb 2026

CPI Base Year 2024 Revision Explained

CPI Base Year Revision Syllabus GS 3: Inflation Why in the News? Recently, India updated the Consumer Price Index base year from 2012 to 2024 using new consumption survey data to better reflect changing spending patterns and improve inflation measurement accuracy, similar to how environmental clearances are periodically reviewed to ensure relevance. Introduction Inflation affects …

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