Cyber Kushti 2026

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Cyber Kushti 2026
NIELIT launched Cyber Kushti 2026, a national cybersecurity and AI hackathon designed to test human decision-making in AI-driven cybersecurity situations rather than simply identifying vulnerabilities.

Key Points:

  • Organiser: NIELIT
  • Collaboration: ISAC Foundation
  • Knowledge Partner: CERT-In
  • Registration: 15 August–10 September 2026
  • Three rounds: Akhada, Dangal and Kesari
  • Open to students and independent researchers in teams of three.
  • Winner receives Cyber Kesari 2026 title and Gada.
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MoD Signs ₹1,577 Crore Loiter Munition Contracts

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MoD Signs ₹1,577 Crore Loiter Munition Contracts
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth about ₹1,577 crore with Tata Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited for Loiter Munition Systems for the Indian Army.

Key Points:

  • Total value: ₹1,577 crore
  • Companies: TASL and NIBE
  • Delivery period: 12 months
  • Procurement category: Buy (Indian)
  • Procedure: Fast Track Procedure
  • TASL: 64% order share.
  • NIBE: 36% order share.
  • Aim: Strengthen precision-strike and battlefield capabilities.
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NITI Aayog Report on Professional Services

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NITI Aayog Report on Professional Services
NITI Aayog released a report examining India’s regulatory framework for professional services and identifying reforms needed to strengthen the sector and increase its contribution to services exports.

Key Points:

  • Report: India’s Services Sector: Insights on Regulatory Regime in Professional Services
  • Launched by: Ashok Kumar Lahiri
  • Professional services contribute nearly 25% of India’s services exports.
  • Four-pronged strategy suggested.
  • Focus on global best practices and continuous professional development.
  • Key barriers include licensing, qualifications, residency requirements and recognition of foreign qualifications.
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CBDC-Based DBT for PMGKAY Beneficiaries

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CBDC-Based DBT for PMGKAY Beneficiaries
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated a CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer system for PMGKAY food subsidies in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. The initiative enables beneficiaries to receive subsidies directly in Digital Rupee wallets.

Key Points:

  • Minister: Pralhad Joshi
  • UTs: Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli
  • First large-scale CBDC adoption in a central welfare programme.
  • Subsidy transferred directly to Digital Rupee wallets.
  • Beneficiaries can purchase foodgrains from empanelled merchants.
  • PMGKAY launched in March 2020.
  • Provides free foodgrains to 80+ crore vulnerable citizens.
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Jal Jeevan Mission Completes 7 Years

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Jal Jeevan Mission Completes 7 Years
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) completed seven years on 15 August 2026. Rural tap-water coverage has increased from 16.7% at the launch to over 82%, with more than 15.91 crore rural households now having tap connections.

Key Points:

  • Launch: 15 August 2019
  • Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti
  • Current coverage: 15.91+ crore households
  • 2 lakh+ villages declared ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified.
  • Target: Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household.
  • Deadline extended to December 2028.
  • Funding: 90:10 Himalayan/NE states, 100% UTs, 50:50 other states.
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