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PANCHAYAT ADVANCEMENT INDEX (PAI)

Objective & Significance Launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj to localize SDGs and empower grassroots governance. Measures progress of over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats (GPs) across India. Enables evidence-based planning and promotes bottom-up, participatory development. Aligns Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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GOVERNOR’S CONDUCT

The Supreme Court of India strongly criticised Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi for delaying action on 10 Bills passed by the Tamil Nadu State Legislature. The court termed the Governor’s inaction and referral of the Bills to the President as

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BIMSTEC SUMMIT

Indian Prime Minister participated in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, hosted by Thailand under its chairmanship. Theme: “BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient, and Open”, focusing on regional cooperation and key challenges. On the sidelines, India and Thailand elevated their bilateral relations to a

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PRADHAN MANTRI MUDRA YOJANA

On 8th April 2025, India celebrates 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)—a flagship initiative launched in 2015 to fund the unfunded by offering collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises. Objective of PMMY To provide collateral-free credit

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UNESCO REPORT ON NUTRITION FOR GROWTH

The report provides interconnectedness between Education and Nutrition. It was published to coincide with the Nutrition for Growth summit hosted by France. Global Context: 47% of primary school pupils globally benefit from school meals (as of 2024). Nutritional quality often

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GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) TAG

The Kumbakonam betel leaf of Thanjavur and the Thovalai flower garland of Kanyakumari have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by the Government of India. This recognition brings the total number of GI products from Tamil Nadu to 62. Definition:

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