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NEW INITIATIVES · SOCIETY & SOCIAL JUSTICE · AGRICULTURE · DISASTER MANAGEMENT · EDITORIAL ANALYSIS
GS 2: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections; devolution of powers and finances up to local levels. GS 3: Infrastructure; disaster management.
PIB’s 6 October explanation describes 375 permissible rural works, Gram Sabha-approved planning and digital convergence. The notification’s own date is unspecified; the Act commenced earlier on 1 July 2026. [1][2]
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ECONOMY · NEW INITIATIVES · EDITORIAL ANALYSIS
GS 3: Indian economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment.
The Cabinet approved a ₹10,000 crore government commitment towards an AIF providing growth equity to viable, scalable SMEs. The approval follows Budget 2026–27 announcements and does not establish completed investments. [1][2]
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NEW INITIATIVES · ECONOMY · POLITY & GOVERNANCE · EDITORIAL ANALYSIS
GS 3: Infrastructure—roads, railways, ports and airports. GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development; issues arising out of their design and implementation.
The Cabinet approved an SPV for integrated transport and logistics coordination. Its proposed responsibilities span long-term planning, technical appraisal, project monitoring and evaluation, while existing financial appraisal mechanisms continue. [1][2]
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INTERNAL SECURITY · NEW INITIATIVES · SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY · EDITORIAL ANALYSIS
GS 3: Security challenges and their management; infrastructure; indigenisation of technology and developing new technology.
Surya, the first Fleet Support Ship, was launched on 6 October. The event also included the fifth ship’s keel laying and infrastructure inauguration; launch does not establish commissioning or operational induction. [1][2]
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