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PMGSY-III Extended till 2028: Boost to Rural Connectivity and Inclusive Growth

April 19, 2026

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The extension of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana III (PMGSY-III) until March 2028 has been approved by the Union Cabinet, which is headed by Narendra Modi. The relocation supports the aim of the government to enhance infrastructure development in the rural areas and linking these areas to major socio-economic hubs like markets, schools, and health facilities.

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India-China Revive SCO Talks as Diplomatic normalisation proceeds slowly.

April 18, 2026

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On April 1617, 2026, India and China conducted the first bilateral consultations within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. This is a tentative but a considerable move toward mending ties with the easing of the eastern Ladakh standoff in 2024.

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BWSSB is the First Water Utility in India to be certified with ISO 50001.

April 18, 2026

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The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has been the first water utility in India to be certified to the ISO 50001:2018 energy management standard. The award, which was announced on April 14, 2026, underscores Bengaluru as one of the cities that embrace effective energy consumption and green governance.

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Reservation of Women in J and K and Puducherry: Law and History.

April 18, 2026

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The Union government has made operational the women reservation in legislative assemblies of Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry and the date of operation was declared as April 17, 2026. This comes after the act of the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023, which required Parliament and state legislatures to set aside 33% of its seats to women.

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World Heritage Day 2026: Theme, Significance and Global Cultural Responsibility.

April 18, 2026

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The global holiday on preserving cultural and natural heritage is celebrated on the 18th of April every year, on the occasion of the World Heritage Day or the International Day of Monuments and Sites. UNESCO and ICOMOS are the ones in charge of it, which means that there is a necessity to preserve the common heritage of humanity in the context of increasing global challenges.

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