Source: The post “India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?” has been created based on “India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?” published in “Business Standard” on 16 September 2026. India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?… Continue reading India joins US-led 6G initiative: How does it fit with Bharat 6G Mission?
Four priorities for India’s AI policy
Source: The post “Four priorities for India’s AI policy” has been created based on “Four priorities for India’s AI policy” published in “Business Standard” on 16 September 2026. Four priorities for India’s AI policy. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Science & Technology Context: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative technology with applications… Continue reading Four priorities for India’s AI policy
UPI Merchant Charges – Rationale & Impact – Explained Pointwise
The government has recently introduced a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified UPI payments to merchants above ₹2,000, while keeping person-to-person transactions and most small-value merchant payments free. The move seeks to strengthen the long-term sustainability of the UPI ecosystem, but also raises concerns regarding digital-payment adoption and financial inclusion. Table of Content What… Continue reading UPI Merchant Charges – Rationale & Impact – Explained Pointwise
Kishau Multipurpose Project
News: Six states signed a Memorandum of Understanding, to pave the way for the long-pending 422 MW Kishau Multipurpose Project. About Kishau Multipurpose Project The Kishau Multipurpose Project is an inter-state hydropower and water-storage project on the Tons River. Location: The project site lies on the border of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Aim: The project… Continue reading Kishau Multipurpose Project
Rungia mastersii
News: Rungia mastersii was rediscovered in Assam’s Jatinga Hills after nearly 180 years, having not been seen anywhere during this period. About Rungia mastersii Rungia mastersii is a rare shrubby herb endemic to Assam. Family: It belongs to the Acanthaceae family. Genus: It belongs to the Rungia genus, which has 88 accepted species worldwide. Habitat:… Continue reading Rungia mastersii
World Circular Economy Forum 2026
News: India is hosting the World Circular Economy Forum 2026 in Gandhinagar from September 15 to 18, for the first time in South Asia. About World Circular Economy Forum 2026 World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) is an annual global forum for sharing solutions and advancing the transition towards a circular economy. Origin: It was launched in… Continue reading World Circular Economy Forum 2026
Varuna River
News: Varuna Elevated Corridor along the Varuna River in Varanas is set to become a key axis of modern urban mobility. About Varuna River Varuna River flows through the Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The name of the Varanasi is believed to be derived from the two-river bordering the city i.e. Varuna & Assi. Origin: It originates from… Continue reading Varuna River
Pension Sakhis
News: Department of Rural Development (DoRD) and the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) signed a MoU to create and support a community-based outreach mechanism of ‘Pension Sakhis’ across rural India. About Pension Sakhis Pension Sakhis are a new community-based network which will work as trusted community-level facilitators to take pension awareness and retirement planning closer to… Continue reading Pension Sakhis
Sir M. Visvesvaraya
News: On 15 September 2026, PM Shri Narendra Modi greeted engineers on Engineers’ Day and also paid tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya for his engineering excellence and vision. About Sir M. Visvesvaraya Sir M. Visvesvaraya was a civil engineer, statesman and the 19th Diwan of Mysore. Birth: He was born on September 15, 1861 in the Muddenahalli village… Continue reading Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Willingdon Island
News: A CPEO seminar highlighted the need to diversify operations and revitalise Willingdon Island to boost Cochin Port’s revenue and employment. About Willingdon Island Location: Willingdon Island is a man-made island in the city of Kochi, Kerala. It is surrounded by the backwaters and the Arabian Sea It is one of the largest man-made islands… Continue reading Willingdon Island
