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River Basin Management Scheme: ₹2,183 Crore Outlay for 2026–31

River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme: Securing India's Water Future The Government of India has proposed the continuation of the River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme for the period 2026–31, with a total financial outlay of ₹2,183 crore. Originally launched in 2014, this Central Sector Scheme is a cornerstone of India’s strategy for integrated water resources management and disaster mitigation.

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Economy

Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: ₹12,980 Crore Sovereign Guarantee Approved

Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: Securing India’s Trade Against Global Shocks On April 18, 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the creation of a domestic insurance pool titled the 'Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool' (BMI Pool).

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Private Member’s Bill: Women’s Reservation Without Delimitation Proposed

Women’s Reservation Without Delimitation: A Strategic Legislative Move On April 18, 2026, DMK Member of Parliament P. Wilson introduced a Private Member’s Constitution Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha. The bill represents a significant alternative to the government’s approach, seeking to decouple the implementation of women's reservation from the requirements of a fresh census and delimitation exercise.

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Delimitation Bill 2026: Key Provisions and Structure of the Commission

Delimitation Bill 2026: Understanding the Framework for Redrawing Constituencies The Delimitation Bill, 2026, provides the legal roadmap for the most significant restructuring of India's electoral map in decades. It outlines the specific composition, powers, and procedural mandates of the Delimitation Commission, a high-powered body tasked with ensuring equitable representation in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

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Economy

Cocoa Self-Sufficiency Roadmap 2040: India’s Plan to End $866 Million Import Dependency

Cocoa Self-Sufficiency 2040: A Strategic Vision for Aatmanirbhar Bharat In a significant move to strengthen India's plantation sector, the Government of India has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to achieve cocoa self-sufficiency by 2040. Launched under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the strategy aims to bridge the massive demand-supply gap in the domestic chocolate and confectionery industry.

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Economy

Energy Statistics India 2026: Renewable Potential Surges and Efficiency Improves

Energy Statistics India 2026: A Comprehensive Overview of India’s Power Sector The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has officially released its 33rd annual publication, “Energy Statistics India 2026.” This report provides an integrated dataset reflecting India’s journey toward energy security, detailing reserves, production, and consumption patterns across coal, petroleum, natural gas, and renewables.…

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Rediscovery of ‘Oor Pare’: Prehistoric Rock Art Site Found in Nilgiris

Oor Pare: A Glimpse into the Nilgiris' Prehistoric Past A significant archaeological discovery has emerged from the mist-covered hills of the Nilgiris. A prehistoric rock painting site, known locally as “Oor Pare,” has been rediscovered near Vellarikombai village in Kotagiri.

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Science & Tech

CARI Bengaluru Becomes First CCRAS Institute to Receive ISO 15189:2022 Lab Accreditation

The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bengaluru has received ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for its clinical laboratory. ISO 15189 is the international standard for quality and competence in medical laboratories. CARI is the first institute under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) to earn this recognition.

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