Durgabai Deshmukh Mahila e-Haat- referred to in relation to women empowerment.
Mukhyamantri Mamta Satkaar Yojana (Financial assistance to women): the scheme initiated by the Punjab government. 1000/month (general), 1500/month to SC women.
Punyashlok Ahilya Devi Holkar Shetkari Karj Maafi Yojana' (Crop loan waiver up to 2Lakh): Maharashtra government announced.
'Rani Durgavati Yojana' (for girls): Announced by Chhattisgarh government in Feb 2026 budget.
Project Ganga' (High speed internet to rural family): Uttar Pradesh introduced the project to 20 lakh rural families.
Shine App of women employees: Indian Railways introduced Shine App on the International Women Day 2026. Complete title: Sexual Harassment Incident Notification to Empower.
Maatrushakti' scheme: Refers to scheme.
The first Ring Metro in India: PM Modi opened it in New Delhi (Pink Line extension: 12.3 km between Maujpur-Babarpur and Majlis Park).
The first AI-enabled Skill Census in India: Saksham: Introduced in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
First Plug and Play industrial parks in India (100 parks): Bhavya Yojana passed by the Cabinet. Short name: Bharat Industrial Vikas Yojana. Budget: ₹33,600 crore. Agency: National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (under DPIIT).
Net Zero Panchayat (first in India): Bela Gram Panchayat (Bhandara district, Maharashtra) was the first Net Zero Panchayat in India.
Jal Jeevan Mission: Through December 2028 (initially introduced 15 August 2019, aiming at 2024). All-in expenditure 8.69 lakh crore.
Raisina Dialogue 2026 (11th edition): This time around, it will be in New Delhi (5-7 March). Theme: "Sanskar, Abhivadan, Samanjasya, Pragati". Chief Guest: President of Finland, Dr. Alexander Stubb. Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative also was launched.
National Vaccination Day (16 March): Theme 2026: "Immunization for All is Humanly Possible.
National Science Day (28 February): 2026 Theme: Women in Science: Catalyzing Viksit Bharat.
National Security Week (4-10 March): 2026 Theme: Engage, Educate and Empower People to Enhance Safety.
National Safety Day (4 March): The same as the above.
International News & Events
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World Happiness Report 2026: India was ranked 116 th out of 147. Finland leads in 9 years in a row.
- Global Terrorism Index 2026 (IEP): India was positioned at 13 th. The first time was the first time Pakistan ranked 1st.
- Stockholm Water Prize 2026: Winner Kaveh Madani (youngest winner ever). Prize is termed as the Nobel Prize of Water.
- The greatest civilian honour in France Legion of honour: Commander - First Indian diplomat to get this honour - Javed Ashraf (former ambassador).
- Thailand New Prime Minister (re-elected): Anutin Charnvirakul.
- New Prime Minister of Nepal (47th & youngest): Balendra Shah.
- New Chilean President: Jose Antonio Costa. India through the MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh.
- New Iranian Supreme Leader: Mojtaba Khamenei (son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei).
- Denmark became the first EU country to eradicate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Syphilis as
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