Disaster Management
C-FLOOD Platform Launch
C-FLOOD is India’s first unified flood forecasting platform launched by Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil. It uses HPC and satellite data for village-level flood predictions, initially covering Mahanadi, Godavari, and Tapi basins.
Gender & Development
NIPCCD Renamed
NIPCCD was renamed as Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development to honor the pioneering social reformer. This reflects commitment to inclusive growth and grassroots empowerment.
Digital Governance
QR-Based Digital Addressing
Indore launched India’s first QR-based digital house addressing system. QR codes linked to GPS coordinates enable real-time services, emergency responses, and efficient last-mile delivery.
Industrial Development
PM MITRA Textile Park
Virudhunagar district in Tamil Nadu will host a major textile park under PM MITRA scheme. The 1,052-acre park will attract βΉ10,000 crore investment and create 1 lakh jobs by 2026.
Banking & Finance
RBI MSE Loan Relief
From January 1, 2026, RBI will remove prepayment penalties on floating rate loans for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). This enhances credit affordability and promotes financial inclusion.
Taxation
Cost Inflation Index FY 2025-26
CBDT announced CII of 376 for FY 2025-26, used for Long Term Capital Gains calculation. Taxpayers can choose between 20% indexed tax or 12.5% flat tax on capital gains.
Fintech Innovation
Slice’s UPI-Powered Bank Branch
Slice launched India’s first UPI-powered bank branch offering UPI credit cards, cashback rewards, and UPI ATMs. This digital-first approach aims to boost financial inclusion.
GST & Revenue
State GST Rankings June 2025
Maharashtra topped GST collection in June 2025 with βΉ30,553 crore, followed by Karnataka (βΉ13,409 crore) and Gujarat (βΉ11,404 crore), reflecting robust economic activity.
Telecom
Jio – World’s Largest FWA Provider
Reliance Jio became the world’s largest Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) provider with 20 million+ AirFiber users. Its rapid 5G rollout helped surpass T-Mobile globally.
Government Schemes
National Supercomputing Mission
C-FLOOD’s nationwide expansion is planned under the National Supercomputing Mission. The mission leverages High Performance Computing for various applications including weather forecasting and disaster management.