1️⃣ Education, Research & Human Capital

Atal Vichal Agragami Assam Programme

• Monthly financial assistance for research scholars.

• Strengthens state-level R&D ecosystem and academic retention.

• Relevant for:

  • Human capital investment

  • Federal role in higher education

  • Innovation-led development

📌 Link with NEP 2020 & Atmanirbhar knowledge economy.

1️⃣ Governance, Social Policy & Urban Management

Punjab’s First Dog Sanctuary (Ludhiana)

• Reflects humane urban animal management and public health governance.

• Links with urban local bodies, animal welfare laws, and zoonotic risk reduction.

• Potential case study for municipal governance & smart cities.

1️⃣ Infrastructure, Transport & Regional Development

India’s First Sleeper Vande Bharat Train

• Connects Howrah (Kolkata) – Kamakhya (Guwahati)

• Marks next phase of rail modernisation for long-distance travel

• Exam relevance:

  • Semi-high-speed rail evolution

  • Connectivity to North-East India

  • Railway reforms & passenger comfort upgrades

Manufacturing, Exports & Industrial Policy

Electronics Exports Cross $47 Billion

• Smartphone exports contributed ~66% under the PLI scheme.

• Indicates success of Make in India + Global Value Chain integration.

• Exam angle: Industrial policy outcomes, export diversification, electronics as sunrise sector.

Blocking of Illegal Betting & Gambling Websites

• 242 illegal betting/gambling links blocked (Jan 2026)

• Reflects strengthened cyber governance, digital law enforcement, and protection against financial fraud & money laundering.

• Relevant for IT Act, online gaming regulation, cyber security questions.