PIB Summaries 23 January 2026

Content Strengthening Groundwater Management for India’s Water Future Why in News? Context and Significance of Groundwater in India Strategic Importance Rising Stress on Resources Relevance Understanding Groundwater and Aquifer Systems Conceptual Foundations Role in Ecosystem Stability Necessity for Effective Groundwater Management Over-Extraction and Declining Water Tables Groundwater Quality Degradation Developmental and Climate Imperatives Governance Framework […]
PIB Summaries 22 January 2026

Content India–AI Impact Summit 2026 Background and Context The India–AI Impact Summit 2026, marks India’s effort to position Artificial Intelligence as a development enabler rather than a purely commercial or military technology. Scheduled from 16–20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Summit will be the first global AI summit hosted in the Global […]
PIB Summaries 21 January 2026

Content One Station One Product (OSOP): Celebrating Regional Identity Through Indian Railways Background Relevance Current Status and Scale Coverage and Physical Outreach Beneficiary Reach Objectives of the OSOP Scheme Economic Objectives Social Objectives Cultural Objectives Key Features of the Scheme Station–Product Mapping Implementation Mechanism Economic Significance Livelihood Generation MSME and Local Economy Strengthening Social and […]
PIB Summaries 20 January 2026

Content International Year of Cooperatives 2025 Global Background & United Nations Perspective Relevance: Philosophical, Constitutional & Ethical Foundations in India The Supreme Court in Union of India vs Rajendra Shah (2021) reaffirmed federal autonomy over state cooperatives while upholding Union jurisdiction over Multi-State Cooperative Societies, Historical Evolution of the Cooperative Movement in India Scale, Reach […]
PIB Summaries 17 January 2026

Content Sukhatme National Award in Statistics – 2026 Why in News ? Relevance GS I (Indian Society / History of Science / Awards) About the Award Eligibility Criteria Nomination Process Significance for India About Sukhatme (Static Linkage) Prelims Pointers Lokpal of India – Foundation Day Why in News ? Relevance GS II (Polity, Governance, Constitution) […]
PIB Summaries 16 January 2026

Content NITI Aayog Report: “Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes” Why in News ? Relevance Context & Problem Diagnosis Strategic Framework for Convergence 1. Information Convergence 2. Process Convergence Key Recommendations A. Centralized Digital Portal for MSMEs B. Convergence of Cluster Development Schemes C. Convergence of Skill Development Programmes D. Marketing Assistance […]
PIB Summaries 15 January 2026

Content NITI Aayog Releases Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024 Why in News ? Relevance : GS III What is Export Preparedness Index (EPI)? Framework & Structure (2024) Pillars & Weightage India’s export challenge is no longer just ports & logistics but costs, skills, finance, and institutional quality. Methodology & Data (Data-centric) Classification of States & […]
PIB Summaries 14 January 2026

Content PRAGATI: A Decade of Cooperative, Outcome-Driven Governance Core Identity Relevance GS II (Polity, Governance, Constitution) Why PRAGATI Was Needed ? Design & Operating Architecture Scale & Outcomes Constitutional & Federal Dimension Economic Dimension Social Sector & Citizen-Centric Governance Environmental & Sustainability Dimension Security & Strategic Dimension Illustrative High-Impact Unlocks (Value-Addition Examples) Global Recognition Challenges […]
PIB Summaries 13 January 2026

Content BHASHINI Samudaye: Strengthening India’s Language AI Ecosystem Why in News ? Relevance GS I – Indian Society & Culture GS III – Science & Technology / Internal Security / Economy Conceptual Basics Constitutional & Legal Basis Institutional Architecture Static + Current Affairs Integration Challenges Way Forward Prelims Pointers Takeaway India’s Fisheries & Aquaculture Sector: […]
PIB Summaries 12 January 2026

Content Bhadrakali Temple Inscription & Somnath Legacy Why in News? Relevance Chronology & Dating Nature of the Inscription Somnath Temple Reconstruction Narrative Demonstrates how epigraphy blends sacred cosmology with verifiable medieval history. Role of Solanki Rulers Archaeological & Architectural Significance Cultural & Civilisational Dimensions Takeaway National Youth Day 2026 Why in News? Relevance Demographic Context […]