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.
Sumit Arora
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