National Policy Focus on Early Childhood Brain Development Links Nutrition, Care & Learning Under NEP 2020 for Viksit Bharat 2047

DDA Revamps Land Pooling Policy Under MPD-2047 to Unlock 20 Lakh Homes in Delhi

DDA has overhauled its land pooling policy under the newly approved Master Plan for Delhi 2047, aiming to unlock 20 lakh homes by involving private landowners. The revamped framework removes the earlier requirement of forming a consortium of 70% contiguous land, allowing landowners with just 20 hectares to approach DDA directly. This is a strategic shift from costly land acquisition to private-sector-led development, critical for addressing Delhi's housing crisis.

PM Modi Launches 100-Week 'Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan' for Drug-Free Youth Under Viksit Bharat

PM Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', a 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign to combat substance abuse among youth. The campaign emphasizes community participation through weekly Sunday activities like sports, meditation, and cultural events. It aligns drug-free youth with the Viksit Bharat goal, and includes strict action against traffickers.

Teacher Training Reform: NEP 2020 4-Year ITEP, NPST, and FLN Tools for Viksit Bharat 2047

This article argues that teacher training reform is the key to achieving India's foundational learning goals under Nipun Bharat. It highlights the need to move from theoretical pre-service training (D.El.Ed/B.Ed) to a practical, integrated 4-year ITEP as envisioned by NEP 2020, while also leveraging technology (DIKSHA, NISHTHA, Palli Paarvai app) and structured tools (Jadui Pitara, WonderBox) to improve classroom outcomes for the Amrit Peedhi.

Delhi LG Approves 20% Horizontal Reservation for Ex-Agniveers Under Article 309

Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu has approved 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in direct recruitment to fire operator and prison warder/matron posts, with age relaxation of 3 years (5 years for first batch). This is a key exam-relevant example of policy implementation under Article 309 and the government's rehabilitation framework for ex-Agniveers.

Agniveer Scheme: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Job Reservation Policy for First Batch Returning in December 2026

The first batch of Agniveers recruited under the June 2022 scheme will return home in December 2026. While Haryana has a detailed reservation policy ready, Punjab and Himachal are yet to finalise their implementation plans, raising concerns about employment for these short-service soldiers.

AP Pedestrian Safety Policy 2026: SC Recognises Right to Walk, 36,526 Pedestrian Deaths in 2024, Section 198A Fine

The Supreme Court recognized the right to walk on footpaths as a fundamental right. Andhra Pradesh became the first state to notify a pedestrian safety policy, mandating audits, removal of encroachments, and a Rs 1 lakh fine under Section 198A MV Act for infrastructure failure causing death. With 1 in 5 road deaths being pedestrians (36,526 in 2024), this policy is a landmark for urban governance and social justice.

FSSAI Licensing Thresholds Revised: Maharashtra FDA Crackdown Highlights Food Safety Act 2006

Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe’s inspection drive has put food safety back in the national spotlight. The article maps the global food-safety framework, India’s FSS Act 2006 and FSSAI, and the implementation gaps—making it directly useful for GS2/GS3 and Prelims facts.

SC Quashes NEET Protest FIRs Under Article 142, Orders Compensation Policy for Suicide Victims

Supreme Court used Article 142 to quash all FIRs registered against NEET protesters across India, while ordering compensation policy for families of students who died by suicide. This judgment underscores the balance between protest rights and criminal liability, and the government's commitment to address exam leak issues.