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CM-FLIGHT Scheme On 12th October 2025, the Chief Minister of Assam launched the “CM-FLIGHT” scheme in Guwahati. The scheme focuses on foreign language training to improve global employment opportunities for Indian youth, especially in Japan. About the Scheme Component Details Full Form Chief Minister’s Foreign Language Initiative for Global Human Talent. Language Focus Youth will be trained in the Japanese la

Bihar’s First Nuclear Power Plant

Bihar’s First Nuclear Power Plant On 24 June 2025, the Centre announced in Patna that it had approved the establishment of a nuclear power plant in Bihar. The project is part of India’s plan to establish six Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) across the country under the new Nuclear Energy Mission. Key Highlights Component Details State Bihar will receive its first nuclear power plant. Reactor Type The project is based

15 May, 2026
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Justice Joseph Committee

Justice Joseph Committee In April 2025, the Government of Tamil Nadu formed a high-level committee to study constitutional and legal provisions affecting Centre-state relations. The three-member committee is headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph. Key Highlights Component Details Constituted By Government of Tamil Nadu. Formation Date Formed in April 2025. Chairperson Headed by former Suprem

Ramesh Chand Panel

Ramesh Chand Panel On 2nd January 2025, the government decided to constitute an 18-member panel chaired by NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand. The panel has been set up to revise the base year of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and suggest a roadmap for transition to the Producer Price Index (PPI). Key Mandates of the Panel Mandate Details Base Year Revision Update the WPI base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23. Commodity Basket Develo

Central Empowered Committee (CEC)

Central Empowered Committee (CEC) On 31st July 2025, the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) recommended the Supreme Court to approve the rationalisation of boundaries of the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, including its critical tiger habitat. The CEC is a body constituted by the Supreme Court of India to assist in matters related to environmental conservation and forest protection. About the Central Empowered Committee Feature Details Constit

78th World Health Assembly

78th World Health Assembly The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) was held in Geneva under the theme “One World for Health”. The assembly witnessed important developments related to traditional medicine and the recognition of skin diseases as a global public health priority. Key Details Aspect Details Venue Geneva. Theme “One World for Health”. President Teodoro J. Herbosa of the Philipp