Strengthening the Frontiers: Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) Phase II Six border villages in the Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir have been officially included under Phase II of the Vibrant Village Programme. This centrally sponsored scheme aims to transform strategic border settlements into prosperous and resilient communities.
WTO MC14 in Yaoundé: Navigating Global Trade fragmentation The 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) concluded in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on March 30, 2026. As the highest decision-making body of the WTO, the conference brought together trade ministers from 166 members to address critical challenges in the global trading system, including fisheries subsidies, digital trade, and agricultural…
Jan Vishwas Bill 2026: Shifting from Punishment to Trust-Based Governance In a significant legislative move to modernize India’s regulatory landscape, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 was passed by the Parliament.
World Autism Awareness Day is marked every year on 2 April. The observance seeks to spread awareness about autism and to encourage acceptance and inclusion of autistic people in families, schools, workplaces and society at large. For 2026, the day is being observed with the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value”.
Niranjan Jyoti has assumed charge as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). Along with her, Kiran Umesh Mahalle took charge as a Member of the Commission. The NCBC is a constitutional body under Article 338B of the Constitution, a status it received through the 102nd Constitutional Amendment of 2018.
Political Shift: Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs Join BJP In a major political development in April 2026, seven Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This group represents over two-thirds of the party's strength in the Upper House.
Discovery of Tamil-Brahmi Inscription at Kumarikkal Palayam The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has made a significant breakthrough at Kumarikkal Palayam in the Tiruppur district. A potsherd featuring a rare Tamil-Brahmi inscription was unearthed, offering fresh insights into the region's ancient heritage Key Highlights of the Discovery: - The Inscription: The potsherd bears the word “Irumpurai,” a title directly linked…
Utkal Divas, also called Odisha Foundation Day, is observed on April 1 to commemorate the formation of Odisha. The state came into being on 1 April 1936, when Odia-speaking areas spread across various provinces of British India were brought together.
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