🔶 Governance, Democracy & Parliamentary Affairs

National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS) 2.0

• Upgraded digital portal launched by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

• Expands youth participation, inclusivity, and civic engagement.

• Strengthens constitutional literacy, democratic values, and parliamentary culture.

• Exam relevance: GS-II (Democracy, Institutions), Youth engagement, e-governance.

🔶 Polity, Federalism & Constitutional Governance

Pennaiyar (Thenpennai) River Water Dispute Tribunal

• Supreme Court directed the Union Government to constitute a tribunal for the Tamil Nadu–Karnataka river dispute.

• Reinforces Article 262 and the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956.

🔶 Governance, Heritage & Cultural Federalism

Koch Dynasty Heritage Grant (Assam)

• ₹50 crore grant for preserving Darrang kings’ heritage highlights state-led cultural conservation.

• Reflects recognition of regional history (Ahom–Koch era) and use of heritage for identity-building.

• Exam angle: Cultural federalism, heritage governance, decentralisation of historical narratives.

1️⃣ Infrastructure, Regional Development & Social Inclusion

✈️ Renaming & Expansion of Airports (Punjab)

• Adampur Airport renamed Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj Ji Airport → symbolic recognition of social reformers and inclusive governance.

• New civil terminal at Halwara Airport (Ludhiana) → boosts regional air connectivity, economic activity, and defence–civil aviation synergy.
  📌 Exam angle: Regional infrastructure, social justice symbolism, UDAN-style connectivity.

Agriculture, Nutrition & Environment

National Crop Nutrition Summit (Mumbai)

• Focus on soil health, balanced fertilisation & sustainable agriculture.

• Links with nutrient-use efficiency, climate-resilient farming, and agri-inputs policy.

New Ramsar Wetlands Added

• Reinforces India’s role in wetland conservation, biodiversity protection & climate adaptation.

• Important for Ramsar Convention, ecosystem services, and flood mitigation.

World Wetlands Day – 2 February

• Theme-based questions often linked with SDGs, climate resilience & water security.