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Geopolitics
11th Raisina Dialogue 2026 — Theme & Significance
Held in New Delhi, March 5–7, 2026, the 11th Raisina Dialogue was themed ‘Samskara: Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement’. It is India’s flagship annual conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, co-organised by Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and the Ministry of External Affairs. The event first began in March 2016.
International Relations
India–Finland Relations: Alexander Stubb’s Visit
Finland President Alexander Stubb was the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at Raisina Dialogue 2026 — his first official visit to India as President. He held bilateral talks with PM Modi on March 5, 2026. Finland is a NATO member and an EU state, making this visit significant for India’s engagement with the Nordic-Baltic region.
Health & Gender
HPV Vaccination Campaign — National & Maharashtra Drive
PM Modi launched India’s nationwide HPV vaccination campaign on February 28, 2026 from Ajmer, Rajasthan, targeting girls aged 9–14 years using the Gardasil quadrivalent vaccine (free of cost, tracked via U-WIN platform). Maharashtra’s state-level drive targets 8.94 lakh girls (aged 14–15) and was launched on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2026. India records ~1.27 lakh cervical cancer cases annually.
Gender & Governance
Saba Shawl — First Woman to Head Central Jail Srinagar
Saba Shawl was appointed Superintendent of Central Jail Srinagar via Government Order No. 145-Home of 2026 (dated March 2, 2026), becoming the first Kashmiri woman to head a prison in J&K. She qualified the J&K Public Service Commission in 2012 and holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.
Environment & Science
Scotland Legalises Alkaline Hydrolysis (Water Cremation)
Scotland became the first UK nation to legalise alkaline hydrolysis (also known as water cremation or aquamation) via the Hydrolysis (Scotland) Regulations 2026, effective March 2, 2026. The process uses a pressurised chamber with water and alkaline solution at 150°C and produces 35% fewer emissions than flame cremation — the first new legal funeral method in the UK since cremation was introduced in 1902.
Wildlife & Biodiversity
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary — Indian Gaur & Bison Fest
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary (Bargarh district, Odisha) is called the ‘Land of Bisons’ for its Indian Gaur (Bos gaurus) population. Bounded by the Hirakud Reservoir on the Mahanadi River, it was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1985 and is also an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ). The 2nd Indian Bison Fest was held here on March 8, 2026.
Business & Economy
CBIC’s EMI/Deferred Payment Facility for Import Duties
CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) introduced an EMI/Deferred Payment facility for import duties, effective April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028 (announced in Union Budget 2026–27). Eligible importers can clear goods from ports without immediate customs duty payment, paying duties on a monthly basis — designed to ease cash flow and boost trade competitiveness.
Defence & Heritage
INSV Kaundinya — India’s Traditional Stitched Sailing Vessel
INSV Kaundinya is a 20-metre stitched sailing vessel inspired by Ajanta Caves murals, built using coir rope and natural resins. It completed its maiden India–Oman–India voyage, sailing from Porbandar (Dec 29, 2025) to Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat (Jan 14, 2026), and was flagged into Mumbai Harbour on March 2, 2026 by MoS Defence Sanjay Seth.
Digital Governance
U-WIN Platform — Digital Backbone for Immunisation
The U-WIN digital platform tracks vaccination coverage under India’s nationwide immunisation drives, including the HPV vaccination campaign 2026. It provides real-time monitoring of beneficiaries (girls aged 9–14 using the Gardasil vaccine), ensuring accountability and preventing missed doses — a key component of India’s push toward digital health infrastructure.
Geopolitics
ORF and the Raisina Dialogue — India’s Soft Power Platform
The Observer Research Foundation (ORF) is India’s premier independent think tank, headquartered in New Delhi. Its partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs to organise the Raisina Dialogue (since 2016) underscores India’s ambition to shape global discourse on geopolitics and geo-economics. The event draws heads of state, ministers, and strategic thinkers from across the world annually.
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What was the theme of the 11th Raisina Dialogue 2026?
Samskara: Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement
Held in New Delhi, March 5–7, 2026; co-organised by ORF and MEA
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Who was Chief Guest at Raisina Dialogue 2026?
Alexander Stubb, President of Finland
First official visit to India as President; held bilateral talks with PM Modi
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From which city did PM Modi launch India’s HPV vaccination campaign 2026?
Ajmer, Rajasthan
Launched February 28, 2026; targets girls aged 9–14 via U-WIN platform
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Who is the first Kashmiri woman to head Central Jail Srinagar?
Saba Shawl
Appointed via Govt Order No. 145-Home of 2026; MSW degree holder; JKPSC 2012
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What eco-friendly funeral practice did Scotland legalise in 2026?
Alkaline hydrolysis (water cremation / aquamation)
35% fewer emissions than flame cremation; first new UK funeral option since 1902
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In which state is Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary located?
Odisha (Bargarh district)
‘Land of Bisons’; bounded by Hirakud Reservoir; declared sanctuary in 1985
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What is INSV Kaundinya, and where did it sail on its maiden voyage?
Indian Navy’s 20-metre stitched vessel; maiden voyage to Oman (Muscat)
Inspired by Ajanta Caves murals; built with coir rope; sailed from Porbandar Dec 29, 2025
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From when is CBIC’s EMI/Deferred Payment facility for import duties effective?
April 1, 2026
Valid till March 31, 2028; announced in Union Budget 2026–27; monthly duty payment
Think & Discuss
HPV Vaccination & Cervical Cancer Prevention: Can India Bridge the Gender Health Gap Through Public Immunisation?
Context from today’s quiz: PM Modi launched India’s nationwide HPV vaccination campaign on February 28, 2026 from Ajmer, Rajasthan, targeting girls aged 9–14 with the Gardasil quadrivalent vaccine — free of cost and tracked via the U-WIN digital platform. Maharashtra simultaneously announced a state-level drive for 8.94 lakh girls, timed to launch on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2026. India records approximately 1.27 lakh new cervical cancer cases annually, making it one of the leading causes of cancer death among Indian women.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
Cervical cancer is largely preventable, yet it disproportionately affects women in low- and middle-income countries due to gaps in vaccination, screening, and awareness. India’s decision to provide the HPV vaccine free through the public health system is a significant policy commitment — but execution at scale, especially in rural and underserved areas, remains the real test.
Is a vaccine-first approach sufficient to address India’s cervical cancer burden, or must it be paired with systemic reforms in women’s health infrastructure, screening access, and health literacy?
Is a vaccine-first approach sufficient to address India’s cervical cancer burden, or must it be paired with systemic reforms in women’s health infrastructure, screening access, and health literacy?
- The HPV vaccine targets girls aged 9–14, often before they are old enough to make informed health decisions independently. What role should schools, ASHA workers, and parents play in ensuring informed consent and high coverage rates?
- India’s U-WIN platform aims to digitally track beneficiaries. What are the potential strengths and limitations of relying on digital tools for immunisation coverage in areas with poor internet connectivity or low digital literacy?
- Cervical cancer screening (Pap smear, HPV DNA tests) remains inaccessible to millions of Indian women. How should the government balance investment between prevention (vaccination) and detection (screening infrastructure)?
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