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The MHEW-DSS represents a shift from fragmented and partially manual forecasting processes to an integrated, automated and impact-based early warning architecture. According to the PIB release, more than 90 per cent of weather data collection, quality checks and integration are now automated, while over 95 per cent of numerical weather prediction model inputs are being used in forecasting.
Aadhaar, maintained by UIDAI, is currently the world’s largest biometric identity system, covering around 134 crore live Aadhaar holders. The platform has so far recorded more than 17,000 crore authentication transactions, reflecting its vast integration into India’s governance and service delivery architecture.
Mission Poshan 2.0 is a universal self-selecting umbrella scheme that is open to all eligible beneficiaries, including children below six years of age, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and adolescent girls aged 14 to 18 in the Northeastern States and Aspirational Districts. The implementation of services under the scheme, including delivery mechanisms, is the responsibility of States and Union Territories.
The milestone combines Modi’s tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat, which began in October 2001, and his service as Prime Minister since May 2014. The achievement marks one of the longest uninterrupted leadership runs in Indian political history.
The move comes after the National Green Tribunal, in a suo motu matter numbered O.A. No. 162/2023, flagged invasive alien species as a serious threat to India’s native biodiversity, agriculture, food security, public health, and wildlife health. Acting on that concern, and backed by advisory input from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the NBA has now brought together a multi-disciplinary body to create a more coordinated national response.
The Election Commission had earlier announced the schedule for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, along with bye-elections in six states, on March 15, 2026. Following this, election notifications for Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry were issued on March 16, 2026.
In its first phase, 24 Speed Post will be available across Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, targeting customers who need faster and more reliable delivery of critical documents and parcels.
The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), a statutory body functioning under the Ministry of Women
Chapter 3 of Chanakya Niti is like entering a chamber lined with the wisdom of
The Government of India has rolled out Bharat‑VISTAAR, an artificial intelligence–driven digital platform designed to
