UN Security Council faces a ‘legitimacy deficit’, says India
Why in news? India told the UN General Assembly that an unrepresentative, 1945-era Security Council faces a ‘legitimacy deficit’ and urgently needs reform. UPSC Relevance Prelims:…
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NMMS Upgrade: Verifying Attendance Without Excluding Workers
Why in News? On 23 October 2026, the Ministry of Rural Development launched an upgraded National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app combining attendance security with offline…
Pharma Marketing Review: Strengthening Ethical Oversight
Why in News? On 23 October 2026, the Department of Pharmaceuticals announced a committee to review pharmaceutical marketing rules and recommend stronger monitoring, oversight and enforcement.…
Inland Fisheries Plan: Linking Fishing Rights With Healthy Waters
Why in News? India launched the development phase of a national action plan for inland small-scale fisheries on 23 October 2026, with community consultations and finalisation…
Child Vulnerability Mapping: Following Risk Through to Care
Why in News? The Hindu reported on October 24 that Kerala plans statewide child vulnerability mapping and stronger care follow-up after a child’s death whose cause…
Small AI Centres: Matching Inference to Local Needs
Why in News? IIT Madras announced on October 22 that it would study small AI inference centres, according to a report published by The Hindu on…
India–Poland Dialogue: From Defence Contacts to Industrial Cooperation
Why in News? India and Poland announced a Defence Industry Dialogue on 22 October 2026, with their joint statement proposing a framework for commercially viable industrial…
Statistical Service Reform: Linking Training to Official Roles
Why in News? A committee submitted recommendations on 22 October 2026 to reform Indian Statistical Service capacity building through a role-linked competency framework aligned with Mission…
Rural Water Finance: Matching Tied Grants to Maintenance
Why in News? On 22 October 2026, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation discussed convergence between Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and Finance Commission grants, focusing…
NSDC Social Finance: Separating Donations From Outcome Payments
Why in News? On 22 October 2026, NSDC launched its maiden Zero Coupon Zero Principal issue on the NSE Social Stock Exchange, supporting skilling linked to…
Yamuna Sewage Projects: Connecting Drains to Effective Treatment
Why in News? PIB reported that Delhi inaugurated some Yamuna rejuvenation projects and initiated others on October 22, 2026, covering sewage treatment plants, household sewer connections,…
Unlocking agri-potential of FRA lands
Why in news? Experts suggest promoting pulses and oilseeds on Forest Rights Act lands to improve tribal livelihoods and cut import dependence. UPSC Relevance Prelims: Forest…