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Friday, 1 May 2026

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SchemesPIBPrime Minister Office01

PM highlights transformative impact of Ujjwala Yojana

The Prime Minister shared an article highlighting the impact of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. The item is relevant for clean cooking fuel access, women welfare, LPG penetration and health gains from reduced indoor air pollution.

Read sourcePrelims: PMUY | Mains: GS II - Welfare schemes, women empowerment
WorldPIBMinistry of Commerce and Industry02

India and Tanzania hold 5th Joint Trade Committee meeting

India and Tanzania held the 5th Joint Trade Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. The meeting is relevant for Africa outreach, trade diversification, development partnerships and South-South cooperation.

Read sourcePrelims: India-Tanzania JTC | Mains: GS II - Bilateral relations, GS III - Trade
SchemesPIBMinistry of Cooperation03

Dairy infrastructure and cooperative initiatives inaugurated in Ladakh

The Cooperation Ministry said dairy infrastructure and cooperative initiatives were inaugurated and foundation stones were laid in Ladakh. The initiatives are relevant for cooperative federalism, rural livelihoods, cold-region supply chains and dairy-sector development.

Read sourcePrelims: cooperatives in Ladakh | Mains: GS II - Cooperatives, GS III - Rural economy
SchemesPIBMinistry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution04

BIS publishes six standards for priority assistive products

The Consumer Affairs Ministry said BIS published six new standards for priority assistive products. The standards are relevant for accessibility, disability inclusion, product quality, assistive technology and universal design.

Read sourcePrelims: BIS standards | Mains: GS II - Social justice, disability rights
DefencePIBMinistry of Defence05

Project 17A stealth frigate Mahendragiri delivered

The Defence Ministry announced delivery of Mahendragiri, an indigenous advanced stealth frigate under Project 17A. The development is relevant for naval modernisation, indigenous shipbuilding, maritime security and defence manufacturing.

Read sourcePrelims: Project 17A, Mahendragiri | Mains: GS III - Defence technology, maritime security
SciencePIBMinistry of Earth Sciences06

Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed observatory inaugurated in Visakhapatnam

The Earth Sciences Ministry announced the inauguration of the open-field observatory of the Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. The facility is relevant for coastal meteorology, monsoon research, climate science and disaster preparedness.

Read sourcePrelims: C-ART | Mains: GS III - Science and technology, climate services
PolityPIBMinistry of Home Affairs07

Census 2027 houselisting begins in six states and UTs

The Home Ministry said houselisting operations under Census 2027 began in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The update is relevant for population data, administrative enumeration, digital census systems and evidence-based policy.

Read sourcePrelims: Census 2027 | Mains: GS II - Governance, data systems
DefencePIBMinistry of Home Affairs08

NCB busts cocaine syndicate under Operation WHITE STRIKE

The Home Ministry reported that the Narcotics Control Bureau busted a major cocaine syndicate in the Mumbai region and seized 349 kg of high-grade cocaine. The operation is relevant for drug trafficking, organised crime, internal security and enforcement coordination.

Read sourcePrelims: NCB | Mains: GS III - Internal security, organised crime
EconomyPIBMinistry of Road Transport and Highways09

India first multi-lane free-flow barrier-less tolling system launched

The Road Transport Ministry launched India first multi-lane free-flow barrier-less tolling system in Gujarat. The system is relevant for highway modernisation, intelligent transport systems, logistics efficiency and digital tolling.

Read sourcePrelims: MLFF tolling | Mains: GS III - Infrastructure, transport technology
EnvironmentPIBPIB Headquarters10

PIB publishes Great Nicobar Project explainer and FAQs

PIB published an explainer and FAQs on the Great Nicobar Project. The topic is relevant for island development, strategic connectivity, tribal safeguards, coastal ecology and environment-development trade-offs.

Read sourcePrelims: Great Nicobar Project | Mains: GS III - Environment, infrastructure, security