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26 September 2026 Current Affairs (With PDF)

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Appointment of Election Commissioners

Why in News?

  • The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on whether challenges to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 should be heard by a Constitution Bench.
  • The two-judge Bench differed on the merits of referring the matter to a larger Bench but agreed that the issue should be placed before the Chief Justice of India for consideration of an appropriate larger Bench.
  • The challenge principally concerns the composition of the Selection Committee under the 2023 Act, which replaced the Chief Justice of India with a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.

Constitutional Provisions on Appointment of Election Commissioners

1. Article 324(2)

Appointment

  • The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (ECs), subject to any law made by Parliament.

2. Article 324(5)

Service Conditions and Removal

  • Parliament may regulate the conditions of service and tenure of the CEC and ECs, subject to constitutional safeguards.
  • The service conditions of the CEC cannot be varied to his disadvantage after appointment.
  • The CEC can be removed only through the procedure and on grounds applicable to a Supreme Court judge.
  • An Election Commissioner cannot be removed except on the recommendation of the CEC. The Constitution does not prescribe the same judge-equivalent removal procedure for ECs.

3. Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India (2023)

  • In Anoop Baranwal, the Supreme Court addressed the absence of a parliamentary law governing the appointment process.
  • Until Parliament enacted such legislation, the Court directed that appointments be made on the advice of a committee comprising Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Chief Justice of India
  • Parliament subsequently enacted the 2023 Act, which established a different statutory selection mechanism.

Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023

1. Eligibility

  • A candidate must have held or hold a post equivalent to Secretary to the Government of India.
  • The person must also possess experience in the management and conduct of elections.

2. Search Committee

  • A Search Committee headed by the Union Minister of Law and Justice prepares a panel of candidates for consideration by the Selection Committee.
  • The Committee includes two other members not below the rank of Secretary to the Government of India.

3. Selection Committee

Under Section 7, appointments are recommended by a three-member committee comprising:

  • Prime Minister — Chairperson
  • Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha — Member
  • Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister — Member

Thus, the statutory composition gives the Union government two members on the three-member committee, alongside the LoP.

4. Other Procedural Provisions

  • The Selection Committee can regulate its own procedure.
  • It is not legally restricted to selecting only from the names prepared by the Search Committee.
  • A vacancy in the Selection Committee does not, by itself, invalidate its proceedings or recommendations.

5. Tenure

  • The CEC and ECs hold office for six years or until attaining 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
  • They are not eligible for reappointment as CEC or EC.

6. Protection for Official Acts

Section 16 provides statutory protection concerning civil or criminal proceedings in relation to acts or words done or spoken in the discharge or purported discharge of official duties.


Key Concerns Raised in the Debate

1. Composition of the Selection Committee

  • The replacement of the CJI with a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the PM has been challenged on the ground that it gives the government two members on the three-member panel.
  • The Supreme Court challenge argues that this changes the institutional balance contemplated in Anoop Baranwal.

2. Executive Role in Shortlisting

  • Since the Search Committee is headed by the Law Minister and includes senior government officials, concerns have been raised about the executive's role in the initial identification of candidates.

3. Transparency of the Selection Process

  • In the 2024 appointment process, the petitioners alleged that the Leader of Opposition did not receive adequate information about shortlisted candidates sufficiently in advance of the Selection Committee meeting.
  • The Supreme Court record notes the allegation that details of six shortlisted candidates were supplied only shortly before the meeting.

4. Limited Eligibility Pool

  • The Secretary-level eligibility requirement creates a selection pool centred on senior serving or retired government officials.
  • Critics argue that this may restrict consideration of candidates from a wider range of professional backgrounds.

5. Absence of a Statutory Seniority Convention

  • The Act does not prescribe that the senior-most Election Commissioner must automatically become the CEC.
  • This leaves the elevation process subject to the statutory selection mechanism.

 

Black Carbon

Why in News?

  • A recent report titled “A Resilient Himalaya: Protecting a Region at Risk and Securing Future Prosperity” has identified black carbon as an important factor contributing to the accelerated melting of Himalayan glaciers.

What is Black Carbon?

  • Black carbon (BC) is a dark, soot-like particulate produced primarily through incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, biofuels and biomass.
  • It is a component of PM2.5 and can originate from both natural and anthropogenic sources.
  • Major Sources: Coal-fired power plants, Cookstoves, Diesel engines, Biomass burning, Brick kilns and Other fossil-fuel combustion activities.

What is PM2.5?

  • PM (Particulate Matter) refers to a mixture of very small solid particles and liquid droplets suspended in the atmosphere.
  • PM2.5 refers to particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less.
  • Black carbon constitutes one of the components of fine particulate matter.

Why is Black Carbon a Concern?

1. Accelerates Glacier Melting

  • When black carbon deposits on snow and ice, it darkens their surface.
  • This reduces the surface's albedo, causing it to absorb more incoming solar radiation.
  • Increased absorption of solar energy contributes to faster melting of snow and glaciers.
  • This effect is particularly significant in sensitive high-altitude regions such as the Himalayas.

2. Short-Lived Climate Pollutant

  • Black carbon remains in the atmosphere for a relatively short period, generally days to weeks.
  • Despite its short atmospheric lifetime, it has a strong warming effect during this period.
  • Unlike carbon dioxide (CO₂), black carbon is a particulate pollutant rather than a greenhouse gas.
  • It is often identified as one of the major contributors to near-term warming after CO₂.

3. Impact on Human Health

  • Exposure to black carbon-containing particulate pollution is associated with adverse health effects.
  • Long-term exposure to fine particulate pollution can contribute to respiratory and cardiovascular problems and increase the risk of premature mortality.

What is Albedo?

  • Albedo refers to reflectivity of a surface, i.e., fraction of incoming solar radiation reflected back into space.

Surface

Solar Radiation

Heating Effect

High albedo

Reflects more sunlight

Absorbs less heat

Low albedo

Reflects less sunlight

Absorbs more heat

  • Snow and ice naturally have high albedo and reflect a significant proportion of incoming solar radiation
  • Deposition of black carbon lowers their reflectivity, thereby increasing solar energy absorption and melting.

Black Carbon and the Himalayan Region

  • The Himalayan region is particularly vulnerable because changes in snow and glacier conditions can affect Glacier stability, Seasonal water availability, Downstream river flows, Mountain ecosystems, Communities dependent on snow and glacier-fed water resources.
  • Reducing emissions from diesel combustion, biomass burning, cookstoves, brick kilns and other major sources can therefore provide both climate and public-health benefits.

 

Canal-Top Photovoltaics (CTPV)

Why in News?

  • India's extensive canal network, among the largest in the world, offers an opportunity to generate renewable electricity without requiring additional land through Canal-Top Photovoltaics (CTPV).
  • Gujarat pioneered India's canal-top solar initiative, with the first CTPV installation established at Mehsana in 2012.

What is Canal-Top Photovoltaics?

  • CTPV refers to solar photovoltaic systems installed over or alongside canals using specially designed elevated structures.
  • The configuration can be adapted according to Canal width, Canal design, Orientation, and local operational requirements.
  • Solar structures may either span the canal or be installed along canal banks while maintaining unobstructed water flow.

Potential of CTPV in India

  • India's estimated CTPV and canal-bank solar potential is around 131 GW.
  • The potential assessment considers Canals up to 30 metres wide for conventional canal-top installations and Vertical bifacial solar installations for canals wider than 30 metres.
  • States identified with the highest potential include Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab

CTPV Development in India

1. Early Initiative

  • India's first canal-top solar installation was established at Mehsana, Gujarat, in 2012.

2. Subsequent Projects

  • Between 2014 and 2017, two 10-MW CTPV systems were commissioned in Vadodara, Gujarat.
  • Punjab commissioned around 20 MW of CTPV systems between 2017 and 2018.

3. Government Initiative

  • In 2014, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched a pilot-cum-demonstration scheme for grid-connected Canal-top solar projects and Canal-bank solar projects.
  • The scheme envisaged a target of 50 MW each for CTPV and canal-bank projects.

Advantages of CTPV

1. Minimal Additional Land Requirement

  • CTPV makes use of existing canal infrastructure and therefore requires virtually no additional land.
  • This is particularly useful as land acquisition for large-scale solar projects becomes increasingly challenging and expensive.
  • In Punjab, the installation of 20 MW of CTPV systems is estimated to have saved nearly 100 acres of land.

2. Reduction in Water Evaporation

  • Solar panels provide partial coverage over the water surface, reducing exposure to direct solar radiation and thereby limiting evaporation.
  • A 1-MW CTPV system over the Narmada Canal in Mehsana, Gujarat, is estimated to save nearly 9 million litres of water annually and generate around 1.6 million units of electricity per year.

3. Dual Use of Infrastructure

  • CTPV enables existing irrigation infrastructure to serve an additional renewable-energy generation function.
  • It can therefore contribute to both energy security and water conservation.

Roadblocks

1. Higher Installation Costs

  • CTPV systems are generally more expensive than conventional ground-mounted solar plants.
  • They require elevated support structures, structures capable of spanning canal stretches and designs that do not interfere with canal operations and maintenance.

2. Linear Configuration

  • Unlike large contiguous solar parks, canals form long and narrow corridors.
  • This linear configuration can increase electricity-generation costs when substations or transformers are not strategically located, the canal changes direction or course, grid-connection infrastructure is located far from suitable generation points.

 

12 Years of Make in India

Why in News?

  • The Make in India initiative, launched in 2014, has completed 12 years of implementation.
  • The initiative seeks to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub, with an emphasis on domestic production and the broader objective of “Vocal for Local.”
  • The initiative is spearheaded by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Make in India: Key Objectives

  • Increase the contribution of the manufacturing sector to 25% of GDP.
  • Generate 100 million additional industrial jobs.
  • Improve India's attractiveness as a destination for Manufacturing investment, Innovation and technology, Global production, Export-oriented industries.

Four Pillars of Make in India

1. New Processes

  • Focuses on improving the Ease of Doing Business.
  • Seeks to simplify regulatory and administrative procedures.

2. New Infrastructure

  • Promotes modern industrial infrastructure, including industrial corridors and manufacturing ecosystems.

3. New Sectors

  • Encourages investment in new areas through measures such as FDI liberalisation and deregulation.

4. New Mindset

  • Reorients the government's role from a regulator towards an active facilitator of investment and industrial growth.

Make in India 2.0

  • Make in India 2.0 expanded the initiative's scope to 27 priority sectors.
  • These comprise 15 manufacturing sectors handled by DPIIT and 12 service sectors handled by the Department of Commerce.

Key Achievements and Sectoral Impact

1. Foreign Direct Investment

  • Cumulative FDI inflows increased by 169% over the preceding twelve-year period, reaching approximately $843 billion.

2. Electronics Manufacturing

  • Domestic mobile-phone manufacturing expanded 33-fold.
  • India has consequently strengthened its position as the world's second-largest mobile-phone producer by volume.

3. Defence Indigenisation

  • Indigenous defence production increased by 283%, reaching a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025–26.
  • The expansion has supported efforts to reduce dependence on defence imports and strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities.

4. Pharmaceuticals

  • India ranks third globally by pharmaceutical production volume.
  • The sector has increasingly moved towards higher-value products, including Biosimilars, Advanced therapeutic products, Complex pharmaceutical formulations.

5. Capital Goods

  • Domestic production of earthmoving and mining machinery expanded by around 160.3%.
  • Manufacturing of heavy electrical engineering equipment increased by more than 103%.

Persisting Bottlenecks

1. Manufacturing's Limited GDP Share

  • Manufacturing continues to account for around 16–17% of GDP, considerably below the 25% target.
  • This indicates that the expansion of manufacturing capacity has not yet translated into the targeted structural transformation of the economy.

2. Limited Employment Gains

  • Manufacturing employment increased only from around 5.1 crore in 2016–17 to 5.3 crore in 2025–26.
  • The relatively modest increase highlights concerns regarding the employment intensity of industrial growth.

3. Weak Integration into Global Value Chains

  • India's participation in complex Global Value Chains (GVCs) remains limited.
  • Weak integration can constrain Domestic value addition, Production scale, Technology transfer, Manufacturing-related employment.

4. R&D Deficit

  • India's gross expenditure on research and development remains below 0.7% of GDP.
  • Limited domestic R&D investment can increase dependence on imported proprietary technologies and constrain technological upgrading.

5. Concentration under the PLI Framework

  • More than 86% of employment generated under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes remains concentrated in five sectors: Electronics, Food processing, Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, White goods.
  • This indicates the need for wider diffusion of manufacturing-led employment across sectors.

Reform Priorities

1. Rationalise Tariffs

  • Correct inverted duty structures by reducing customs duties on critical intermediate inputs.
  • Lower input costs can improve the competitiveness of downstream domestic manufacturers.

2. Reform SEZs

  • Implement the remaining recommendations of the Baba Kalyani Committee.
  • Transform Special Economic Zones into more flexible Employment and Economic Enclaves (3Es) focused on employment generation and competitiveness.

3. Strengthen MSME Integration

  • Encourage or require Tier-1 manufacturers to settle eligible MSME dues through the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS).
  • Implement relevant recommendations of the U.K. Sinha Committee to expand receivables financing and improve MSME access to credit.

4. Increase Private R&D

  • Introduce matching-grant mechanisms that leverage private-sector investment alongside public funding.
  • Priority areas could include Industry 4.0 technologies, Robotics, Advanced materials, Industrial automation.

5. Develop Integrated Industrial Clusters

  • Establish pre-cleared, vertically integrated industrial parks equipped with essential Utilities, Logistics infrastructure, Transport connectivity.
  • Such clusters can reduce project gestation periods and lower the initial costs associated with manufacturing investment.

 

Biodegradable Plastic Based on Polylactic Acid (PLA)

Why in News?

  • The Ministry of Science and Technology has launched the commercial use of bio-based biodegradable plastic made from Polylactic Acid (PLA) under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) framework.
  • The initiative seeks to promote bio-based alternatives to conventional petroleum-derived plastics.

What is Polylactic Acid (PLA)?

  • Polylactic Acid (PLA) is a bio-based, biodegradable aliphatic thermoplastic polyester.
  • It is manufactured using renewable organic resources, including Corn starch, Tapioca, Sugarcane and Other carbohydrate-rich biomass.
  • Unlike conventional plastics such as polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), PLA is derived from plant-based sugars rather than petroleum.

How is PLA Produced?

  • Carbohydrate conversion: Plant-based carbohydrates are converted into fermentable sugars.
  • Fermentation: Microbial fermentation converts these sugars into lactic acid.
  • Polymerisation: The lactic acid is chemically polymerised to form Polylactic Acid (PLA).

Biomass → Sugars → Lactic Acid → Polymerisation → PLA


Significance of PLA

1. Mechanical and Optical Properties

  • PLA possesses high mechanical strength and optical clarity, making it comparable in several applications to Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET).
  • However, it has lower thermal resistance and begins to soften at temperatures above approximately 55–60°C.

2. Versatile Applications

  • PLA can serve as an alternative to conventional petroleum-based plastics in applications such as Food and other packaging, Disposable products, Agricultural applications, 3D printing materials.

3. Biomedical Applications

  • PLA is bio-resorbable, making it useful in biomedical applications.
  • Inside the human body, it undergoes hydrolysis and breaks down into lactic acid, which is a naturally occurring metabolic product.
  • This property makes PLA suitable for Surgical sutures, Drug-delivery matrices, Tissue-engineering applications.

 

India’s Growth Forecast

Why in News?

  • The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released its Interim Economic Outlook, revising upward its growth projection for India for FY 2026–27.
  • The OECD has projected India's economic growth at 7.1%, making it the highest growth projection among major international agencies for the period cited.

India’s Growth Outlook

Growth Projection

  • The OECD raised India's projected growth rate to 7.1% for FY 2026–27.
  • The upward revision reflects the continued resilience of India's domestic economy.

Key Growth Drivers

1. Strong Domestic Consumption

  • Robust domestic consumption remains a major driver of economic activity.
  • Strong household demand provides support to overall economic growth despite uncertainties in the global economy.

2. Government Price-Support Measures

  • Government measures aimed at supporting prices and household incomes have helped insulate households and businesses from higher global energy prices.
  • This has contributed to sustaining domestic economic activity.

3. Emerging Concerns

  • The OECD expects India's growth momentum to moderate towards late 2026.
  • Key risks include:

4. Persistent Inflation

  • Continued inflationary pressures could reduce household purchasing power and constrain consumption.

5. Weather-Related Agricultural Risks

  • Adverse weather conditions could affect agricultural output and incomes.
  • Agricultural disruptions may further contribute to inflationary pressures and weaken rural purchasing power.

About OECD

  • The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was established in 1961.
  • It is an intergovernmental organisation that promotes Economic progress, International trade, Policy cooperation, Development of international standards.
  • Headquarters: Paris, France
  • Membership: The OECD has 38 member countries, primarily consisting of high-income market democracies.
  • India is not an OECD member.
  • It is one of the organisation's five Key Partners, along with Brazil, China, Indonesia, South Africa.

 

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

Why in News?

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary.
  • His birth anniversary, 25 September, is observed as Antyodaya Diwas, highlighting the objective of uplifting the poorest and most marginalised sections of society.

About Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

  • Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (1916–1968) was a prominent political thinker, philosopher and journalist.
  • He was one of the leading figures of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS), which preceded the present-day Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
  • Born: 25 September 1916, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Died: 11 February 1968.

Major Contributions and Ideas

1. Integral Humanism (Ekatma Manavavad)

  • Integral Humanism was his principal philosophical contribution.
  • It advocated a holistic understanding of human development by viewing the individual, society, nation and nature as interconnected.
  • It emphasised the balanced development of four dimensions of human existence Body, Mind, Intellect and Soul

2. Antyodaya

  • He emphasised the upliftment of the poorest and most marginalised sections of society.
  • Development, according to this approach, should ultimately benefit the last person in society.
  • The idea stresses social inclusion and equitable access to economic opportunities.

3. Decentralised Production

  • Upadhyaya criticised highly centralised and capital-intensive industrialisation.
  • He advocated greater emphasis on Labour-intensive production, Small-scale industries and Cottage industries.
  • Such an approach was intended to address unemployment and displacement associated with excessive urbanisation.

4. Indigenous Development Model

  • He argued that India's economic and development model should be rooted in its own cultural ethos, or Chiti, and suited to its social and environmental conditions.
  • He opposed the uncritical adoption of either Western capitalist or Soviet-style economic models, stressing the need for an approach suited to India's circumstances.

Publications

Rashtradharma – Monthly journal, Panchajanya – Weekly magazine, Swadesh – Daily newspaper.


Major Works

Integral Humanism (Ekatma Manav Darshan), The Two Plans: Promises, Performance, Prospects, Rashtra Jeevan Ki Disha, Political Diary


Antyodaya Diwas

  • Observed: 25 September
  • Associated with: Birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
  • Core idea: Upliftment and inclusion of the poorest and most marginalised sections of society.

 

Analogue Paneer

Why in News?

  • The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed draft regulations to restrict the manufacture and sale of analogue products being marketed as paneer.
  • The proposed measures seek to improve transparency in the labelling and marketing of dairy-alternative products.

What is Analogue Paneer?

  • Analogue paneer refers to a paneer-like product in which one or more milk constituents are replaced with non-milk ingredients.
  • The replaced constituents may include Milk fat and Milk protein
  • Common substitutes may include starches and vegetable fats.

How Does it Differ from Paneer?

  • Conventional paneer is a milk-based dairy product.
  • Analogue paneer uses non-milk ingredients to partially or completely substitute milk constituents while attempting to retain the appearance and characteristics of paneer.

Health Concerns

1. Reduced Protein Content

  • Substituting milk solids with starch-based ingredients can reduce the protein content of the product.
  • Consumers purchasing the product as paneer may therefore receive a different nutritional profile from conventional paneer.

2. Trans-Fat Concerns

  • The use of hydrogenated vegetable fats can increase the trans-fat content of analogue products.
  • Excessive intake of trans fats is associated with adverse cardiovascular health outcomes.

Labelling Requirements for Dairy Analogues

Under the existing labelling framework:

  • Pre-packaged dairy analogues must clearly declare the substituted milk constituent using the statement “Contains [constituent].”
  • Where a milk constituent has been completely replaced, the label must additionally state “Contains no milk [constituent].”

These requirements are intended to prevent consumers from confusing dairy analogues with genuine dairy products.


Misbranding under Food Safety Law

  • The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 treats food marketed or sold under the name of another food as misbranded food.
  • The Act provides for a penalty of up to ₹3 lakh for such misbranding.

 

Reforming the Global South

Why in News?

The Union External Affairs Minister made a case for an empowered Global South at the High-Level Meeting of Like-Minded Global South Countries and Friends, held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).


What is the Global South?

  • The term “Global South” emerged during the latter half of the 20th century and broadly refers to countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean
  • These countries have, to varying degrees, experienced common challenges such as Colonial legacies, Economic dependency, Socio-political inequalities, Developmental and institutional constraints.
  • The Global South is not a formal organisation or a geographically precise grouping; it represents a broad political and developmental framework.

Challenges in Empowering the Global South

1. Unequal Economic and Financial Power

  • Developing countries account for over 40% of global output and merchandise trade and around 25% of global financial markets.
  • However, their representation and influence in major global economic and financial institutions do not always correspond to their growing economic weight.

2. Debt Distress and Shrinking Policy Space

  • Many developing countries face the dual challenge of Financing development and achieving sustainable growth & Servicing existing debt obligations.
  • Rising debt burdens can constrain public spending and reduce the policy space available for developmental priorities.

3. Weak Bargaining Capacity

  • Several smaller and developing economies lack adequate Diplomatic resources, Financial capacity and Technical expertise.
  • This can limit their ability to participate effectively in complex multilateral negotiations.

4. Fragmentation of Cooperation

  • Platforms such as the G20, BRICS, G77 and NAM provide avenues for collective engagement.
  • However, differences in national interests and developmental priorities can make it difficult to formulate a common Global South agenda.

 

PB-SHABD

Why in News?

  • The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) highlighted the growing adoption of PB-SHABD by more than 3,600 media organisations.
  • Free access to the service has also been extended until March 2027, facilitating wider availability of ready-to-use news content for media organisations.

What is PB-SHABD?

  • PB-SHABD stands for Prasar Bharati Shared Audio-Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination.
  • Launched in 2024, it is a centralised news-feed service of Prasar Bharati, developed from its earlier Prasar Bharati News Services (PBNS) platform.
  • It is designed to provide media organisations with professionally produced, ready-to-use news material for broadcast and dissemination.
  • Provides news content in five formats: Text, Video, Audio, Photographs, Infographics
  • Content is available in 15 major Indian languages.
  • Covers nearly 50 news categories, including Agriculture, Technology, Foreign affairs, Politics, Other areas of public interest.

About Prasar Bharati

  • Prasar Bharati is India's largest public service broadcaster.
  • It is a statutory autonomous body established under the Prasar Bharati Act, 1990, and formally came into existence in 1997.
  • Its nodal ministry is the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB).
  • Headquarters: New Delhi.
  • Prasar Bharati operates through two principal broadcasting wings: Akashvani (All India Radio) and Doordarshan (DD)
  • The President of India appoints the Chairman and other members of the Prasar Bharati Board on the recommendation of a three-member committee headed by the Vice-President.

One-Liners

  • Hurricane Polo: Hurricane Polo, a powerful Category 4 tropical cyclone, rapidly intensified over the eastern Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico.
  • A hurricane is a tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of at least 74 mph (119 km/h), generally associated with heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning.
  • DURGA Scheme: Delhi Cabinet approved Driving Upliftment and Rozgar for Women/Transgender Green E-Auto (DURGA) Scheme to provide 1,300 “Pink” electric auto-rickshaws to women and transgender individuals across Delhi’s revenue districts.
  • The scheme seeks to promote dignified self-employment, asset ownership and sustainable urban mobility among marginalised genders.

 

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