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Indian Army's Integrated Battle Groups

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The Indian Army will operationalise its first Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) from July 1, 2026. The XVII Corps, also called the Mountain Strike Corps, will raise these formations. Each IBG will have over 5,000 troops. This marks a major shift towards faster, more flexible combat operations.

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GI Tag for Tribal Crops

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Four traditional crops from Madhya Pradesh received GI tags recently. These are Sitahi Kutki, Nagdaman Kutki, Baigani Arhar, and Chhatriya Dhan. The Baiga tribe from Dindori preserved these crops for generations. This recognition protects their heritage and helps farmers get better prices for their produce.

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Aarogya Setu 2.0

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Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched Aarogya Setu 2.0 on June 29, 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan. The app has changed from a COVID-19 tracker to a Personal Health Record application. It works under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to help people manage their health records easily.

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Seychelles Gave PM Modi This Special Presidential Honour

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Seychelles' first-ever 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' award on June 28, 2026. President Dr. Patrick Herminie presented this honour for PM Modi's work in climate action and Blue Economy. The recognition strengthens India-Seychelles ties as both nations celebrate 50 years of diplomacy.

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Rural Internal Audit Portal Launched

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The AI-enabled Rural Internal Audit Portal was launched on 28 June 2026 at the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan in New Delhi. Developed by the Ministry of Rural Development with NIC, it digitises the entire audit lifecycle. The portal supports risk-based and compliance audits, integrating AI and analytics for better decision-making.

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