1. Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra – India’s First WhatsApp AI Advisory
Overview
ICAR introduced Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra to provide multilingual AI-powered advisory services directly to oilseed farmers through WhatsApp.
Developed By
- ICAR–Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR)
- Partner ICAR Institutes
Launch Details
The service was launched during the National Oilseeds Conference in February 2026.
Major Features
- Available 24×7
- Supports all Indian languages
- No app installation required
- Research-based recommendations
Supported Crops
- Groundnut
- Mustard
- Soybean
- Sunflower
- Sesame
- Niger
How Farmers Can Access
- Save +91 4024598180
- Open WhatsApp
- Send questions in preferred language
Exam Point
ICAR Headquarters – New Delhi
2. India–Nepal Cross-Border UPI Remittance
Overview
India and Nepal launched a direct P2P remittance mechanism connecting India’s UPI and Nepal’s National Payments Interface.
Institutions Involved
- NPCI International Payments Limited (India)
- Nepal Clearing House Limited (Nepal)
Key Benefits
- Instant transfers
- Secure transactions
- Lower transaction costs
- Financial inclusion
Countries Accepting UPI
- Singapore
- UAE
- France
- Nepal
- Bhutan
- Qatar
- Sri Lanka
- Cambodia
- Mauritius
3. Scientific Conclave on Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2026
Overview
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission organised a conclave to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing quality.
Venue
Haridwar
Theme
Strengthening Pharmaceutical Manufacturing through Pharmacopoeial Standards and Quality Compliance
Objectives
- Improve awareness
- Strengthen compliance
- Ensure medicine quality
Importance of Indian Pharmacopoeia
- Drug quality standards
- Safety assurance
- Export support
4. Assam–Nagaland–Centre Tripartite MoU
Purpose
To facilitate mineral oil operations in boundary areas.
Key Outcomes
- Expansion of oil exploration
- Investment promotion
- Improved energy security
Strategic Importance
- Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat
- Accelerates Northeast development
5. 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum
Venue
New Delhi
Theme
Cities for People: BRICS Cooperation for Inclusive and Resilient Urban Futures
Focus Areas
- Urban governance
- Affordable housing
- Climate resilience
- Digital innovation
6. Quantum and AI Labs at MNIT Jaipur
Announcement
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced new technology labs.
Facilities
- Quantum Computing Lab
- Quantum Communication Lab
- Artificial Intelligence Lab
Additional Initiative
Students will gain access to Semiverse semiconductor training platform.
7. Akashvani FM Expansion in Border Areas
Location
Ramgarh, Jaisalmer
Capacity
20 kW FM transmitter
Coverage
- 80 km radius
- Nearly 20,000 sq km
Objective
- Improve communication
- Strengthen broadcasting infrastructure
8. Odisha Groundwater Revival
Campaign
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari
Schemes
- CHHATA
- ARUA
Major Activities
- Rainwater harvesting
- Recharge wells
- Pond rejuvenation
District Examples
- Jajpur
- Cuttack
- Digapahandi
9. National e-Governance Awards 2026
Gold Awards
- Panchayat Advancement Index
- Kadepur Gram Panchayat
- e-Aarogya Dhamni
Silver Award
- Bijoy Nagar Gram Panchayat
Prize Amount
- Gold – ₹10 lakh
- Silver – ₹5 lakh
10. Research Expansion at IIT Gandhinagar
New Research Clusters
- Advanced Materials
- Energy Research
- Healthcare and MedTech
New Infrastructure
Central Instrumentation Facility
Objective
Promote industry-linked innovation.
11. 12 Years of Social Justice Transformation
Coverage
More than 11 crore beneficiaries.
Major Schemes
- PM-YASASVI
- AVYAY
- SMILE
- NAMASTE
- Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Major Achievement
₹71,000+ crore social justice outreach.
12. 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting
Theme
Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047
Major Focus Areas
- Artificial Intelligence
- MSMEs
- Water conservation
- ODOP
- Defence manufacturing
Key Vision
Transform Demographic Dividend into Development Dividend.
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