Cultivation of mind should be the ultimate aim of human existence. — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Every year on 14th April, India celebrates Ambedkar Jayanti—the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, a social reformer, and a voice for the voiceless. Born in 1891 in Mhow (present-day Madhya Pradesh),…
Published on : 01-09-2026 By : NEWSUPSC Editorial Subject : Indian Economy UPSC : GS III Source : The Hindu Link : https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/what-goes-on-behind-the-screen-when-you-pay-through-upi-explained/article71411087.ece Context: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has further strengthened its position as the backbone of India’s digital economy, processing 2,366 crore transactions worth nearly ₹30 lakh crore in July 2026 alone. About…
The Government of India has designated September 23rd as the annual Ayurveda Day, starting from the year 2025. September 23rd marks the autumnal equinox, representing a natural balance that echoes Ayurveda’s fundamental philosophy of equilibrium in the body, mind, and spirit. Ayurveda Day is a national observance dedicated to honoring India’s ancient system of medicine,…
The President of India presented the 58th Jnanpith Award to Jagadguru Rambhadracharya for his contributions to Sanskrit literature during a ceremony held in New Delhi. Renowned Urdu poet Gulzar was also honored with the award, though he was unable to attend the event due to health reasons. 1. JAGADGURU RAMBHADRACHARYA (SANSKRIT) Eminent Sanskrit scholar, author,…
New Delhi, April 17, 2026 — A major legislative push to advance women’s political representation in India suffered a setback on Friday after the Women’s Reservation–linked constitutional amendment bill failed to secure passage in the Lok Sabha. The proposed legislation, part of a broader reform package, aimed to operationalise 33% reservation for women in Parliament…
On July 1, 2025, India celebrated a major digital milestone — 10 years of the Digital India initiative. What began in 2015 as a government-led program aimed at transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy has now evolved into a people-centric movement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation on this occasion,…
