Consider the following statements :
1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.
2. The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Subject: Governance
Important aspects of Society
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Consider the following statements
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Consider the following statements
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I :
In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons.
Statement-II:
In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments.
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Consider the following statements
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
India’s public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabiliative care.
Statement-II:
Under India’s decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services.
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With reference to India, consider the following pairs
With reference to India, consider the following pairs:
Action: The Act under which it is covered
1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 1923
2. Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties : The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
3. Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others : The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? -
Abhigyan App and NAFIS
Why in the news?
The Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, launched Abhigyan, a mobile application developed by the National Crime Records Bureau that enables police personnel to identify suspects through portable fingerprint scanning linked to the national fingerprint database.
Abhigyan App
- Enables police officers to capture fingerprints using portable scanners and smartphones.
- Connected to the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS).
- Can match fingerprints with national records in about 35 seconds.
- Features:
- Real-time identification
- Mobile access to criminal records
- Two-factor authentication
- Field-level policing support
National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS)
- Launched in 2022 by NCRB.
- A centralized biometric database of Criminal suspects, Arrested persons, Convicts, and Prison inmates
- Contains over 1.3 crore fingerprint records.
- Facilitates nationwide sharing and matching of fingerprint data.
Legal Basis
- Based on the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022.
- Authorizes collection of biometric measurements including Fingerprints, Palm prints, Iris and retina scans, Photographs, and Biological samples
Significance
- Faster identification of repeat offenders and absconders.
- Strengthens inter-state criminal tracking.
- Supports crime investigation and law enforcement.
- Raises concerns regarding Privacy, Data protection, and Scope of biometric collection from individuals not formally accused.
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
- Replaced the Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920.
- Expands the categories of persons whose biometric data can be collected.
- NCRB is designated as the central repository of records.
- Data may generally be retained for 75 years, subject to prescribed conditions.
[2018] In addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the biometric identification of a person?
1. Iris scanning
2. Retinal scanning
3. Voice recognition
Select the correct answer using the code given below.[A] 1 only
[B] 2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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NIXI Celebrates 23rd Foundation Day
Why in News?
The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is celebrating its 23rd Foundation Day on 19 June 2026, highlighting its role in strengthening India’s internet infrastructure and digital ecosystem.
About NIXI
- Established under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
- Not-for-profit organization promoting internet growth and resilience in India.
- Functions:
- Management of ‘.IN’ and ‘.भारत’ country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs).
- Internet Exchange (IX) services.
- Allocation of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses through the Indian Registry for Internet Names and Numbers (IRINN).
Key Achievements
- Manages over 3.9 million .IN domain names.
- India is among the top 10 country-code domain registries globally.
- Operates 79 Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) across the country.
- Supports domain names in 22 Indian languages.
- Facilitated migration of banking platforms to the .bank.in domain.
- India’s IPv6 penetration has reached 78.34%.
New Initiative
- Launch of an AI-Powered WHOIS Screening Platform.
- Aim: Improve trustworthiness of the .IN domain ecosystem. Strengthen domain security and fraud detection.
Key Terms
- Internet Exchange Point (IXP): Physical infrastructure through which Internet Service Providers (ISPs) exchange domestic internet traffic. Reduces latency and international bandwidth costs.
- WHOIS: A public database that stores information about domain name registration, ownership, and administrative details.
- IPv6: Latest version of the Internet Protocol. Provides a vastly larger address space than IPv4.
Significance
- Enhances India’s digital sovereignty.
- Strengthens internet security and resilience.
- Promotes multilingual internet access.
- Supports the vision of a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
[2018] Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India?
a) Indian Banks’ Association
b) National Securities Depository Limited
c) National Payments Corporation of India
c) Reserve Bank of India
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Coal Exchange Rules, 2026
Why in the news?
The Ministry of Coal notified the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 on 4 June 2026, paving the way for the establishment of Coal Exchanges in India. The initiative aims to modernise coal marketing through transparent, competitive, and market-driven trading.
Background
- Legal Basis: The concept of Coal Exchanges emerged from the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025
- The amendment:
- Introduced the concept of a Mineral Exchange.
- Empowered the Central Government to facilitate transparent mineral trading.
- Covers: Coal, Processed forms of coal, Other notified minerals.
What is a Coal Exchange?
A Coal Exchange is an organised electronic marketplace where multiple buyers and sellers can trade coal through transparent mechanisms.
- Traditional System: One seller → Many buyers to Exchange-Based System: Many sellers ↔ Many buyers
- Coal Exchanges will be authorised by the Coal Controller Organisation (CCO).
- Registration validity: 25 years
- Establish and operate trading platforms.
- Frame market rules and bye-laws.
- Facilitate coal transactions.
- Ensure compliance with regulations.
Role of Coal Controller Organisation (CCO)
- Established in 1945.
- Functions under the Ministry of Coal.
- Headquarters Kolkata.
- Functions
- Regulates coal quality.
- Collects and disseminates coal statistics.
- Ensures compliance with coal grading standards.
- Registers and regulates Coal Exchanges under the 2026 Rules.
[2022] In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO)?
1.CCO is the major source of coal Statistics in Government of India.
2.It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/ Lignite blocks.
3.It hears any objection to the Government’s notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas.
4.It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 3 and 4 only
[C] 1 and 2 only
[D] 1, 2 and 4
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4 Years of Jan Samarth Portal
Why in the news?
Jan Samarth Portal has completed four years since its launch on 6 June 2022, marking progress in digital financial inclusion and seamless credit delivery.
About Jan Samarth Portal
- A single-window digital platform for credit-linked government schemes.
- Connects:
- Beneficiaries
- Banks
- Government schemes through one integrated system.
- Objective:
- Simplify access to institutional credit.
- Improve financial inclusion and digital lending.
- Sectors covered:
- Agriculture
- Business
- Housing
- Renewable energy
- Livelihoods.
Schemes Available on the Portal
Agriculture and Rural Sector
- Kisan Credit Card
- Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
- Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centres Scheme (ACABC)
Business and Livelihood
- Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
- PM SVANidhi
- Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme
- Loan for Startups
Renewable Energy
- Rooftop Solar Installation Financing.
Housing
- Home loans for:
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- Lower Income Group (LIG)
- Middle Income Group (MIG)
Scale and Impact
- Applications Processed 54.10 lakh applications processed.
- Loan Value ₹3,00,951 crore applications processed through the portal.
- Digital Approvals
- 49.55 lakh beneficiaries approved.
- ₹2,76,493.78 crore sanctioned digitally.
[2020] Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes?
1.Working capital for maintenance of farm assets
2.Purchase of combine harvesters, tractors and mini trucks
3.Consumption requirements of farm households
4.Post-harvest expenses
5.Construction of family house and setting up of village cold storage facility
Select the correct answer using the code given below:[A] 1, 2 and 5 only
[B] 1, 3 and 4 only
[C] 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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General N.S. Raja Subramani Assumes Charge as Chief of Defence Staff
Why in the news?
General N.S. Raja Subramani assumed charge as India’s third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs.
Key Highlights
- He paid tribute at the National War Memorial after assuming office.
- A ceremonial Tri Services Guard of Honour was accorded at South Block.
- He emphasised the “Whole of Nation” approach for strengthening India’s national security.
What is “JAI”?
General Subramani highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of:
- Jointness
- Aatma Nirbharta
- Innovation
About the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
- CDS is the highest-ranking military officer in India.
- Acts as the Principal military adviser to the Defence Minister on tri-service matters.
- Heads: Department of Military Affairs (DMA).
- Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
Department of Military Affairs (DMA)
- Created in 2019.
- Functions under Ministry of Defence.
- Responsible for:
- Promoting jointness among armed forces
- Military staffing and training matters
- Integration of services
[2024] What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?
1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee
2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs
3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-Service matters
Select the correct answer using the code given below:[A] 1, 2 and 3
[B] 1 and 2 only
[C] 2 and 3 only
[D] 1 and 3 only
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The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department/Ministry of
The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department/Ministry of: