🔶 Governance, Innovation & Startup Ecosystem
Revised Startup Recognition Framework
Government of India strengthened the Startup India Action Plan by refining recognition norms.
Focus areas: innovation quality, technology depth, manufacturing linkages, and scalability.
Exam relevance: Innovation policy, startup regulation, emerging technology ecosystem.
iLive Connect – AI-Powered Home Healthcare Ecosystem
India launched the world’s first doctor-led, AI-enabled home healthcare platform.
Integrates clinical expertise with AI diagnostics and remote patient management.
GS-II / GS-III linkage: Digital health, AI in healthcare, preventive medicine models.
🔶 Science, Technology & Frontier Research
Amaravati Quantum Valley (Andhra Pradesh)
Foundation ceremony addressed by Dr. Jitendra Singh.
Aims to build a quantum research & innovation hub.
Exam angle: Quantum technologies, deep-tech infrastructure, future computing ecosystem.
India–Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme
Strengthens collaboration in green hydrogen R&D and human capital development.
GS-III relevance: Energy transition, hydrogen economy, international clean-tech partnerships.
STQC Lab Automation Portal – ‘SATYA’
Launched to modernise quality certification processes via automation.
Improves efficiency, traceability, and standardisation.
Exam focus: Digital governance, quality assurance infrastructure.
🔶 Economy, Finance & Institutional Developments
IIFL Capital – Wholly Owned Subsidiary at GIFT IFSC
Reflects expansion of India’s international financial services ecosystem.
Exam relevance: GIFT IFSC, offshore finance, capital market globalisation.
Moody’s Banking System Outlook – India (Stable)
Outlook supported by strong economic growth and bank fundamentals.
Exam angle: Credit ratings, financial stability indicators, banking sector resilience.
City Union Bank Leadership Change
RBI approved Vijay Anandh as new MD & CEO.
Prelims relevance: Banking governance & regulatory approvals.
UP Economic Survey 2025–26
First-ever state-level Economic Survey mirrors Union practice.
GS-III linkage: State fiscal analysis, growth diagnostics, data-driven governance.
🔶 Environment, Climate & Development Finance
ADB Financing – Assam Flood Resilience (USD 182 Million)
Targets chronic flooding & Brahmaputra riverbank erosion.
Exam relevance: Climate adaptation, disaster resilience, multilateral financing.
BIOFACH 2026 – India as Country of the Year
Highlights India’s growing prominence in global organic trade.
Exam angle: Organic agriculture, export competitiveness, sustainable farming.
USGBC LEED Rankings (2025)
Measures global leadership in green building certifications.
GS-III relevance: Sustainable infrastructure, energy-efficient construction.
🔶 International Relations & Strategic Cooperation
India–Greece Defence Industrial Cooperation (JDI)
Strengthens defence manufacturing & technology partnerships.
Exam relevance: Defence diplomacy, industrial collaboration.
India–Tanzania JDCC Meeting (Zanzibar)
Reinforces defence & security cooperation.
IR focus: India–Africa strategic engagement.
India–Seychelles Joint Vision (SESEL)
Focus: sustainability, economic growth, and maritime security.
Exam angle: Indian Ocean diplomacy, regional partnerships.
🔶 Space, Strategic Technology &