Rozgar Mela

Economy

Context

The 20th edition of the National Rozgar Mela distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted youth in government departments and organisations.

National Rozgar Mela

Launched: 2022 by the Government of India.
Objective: Accelerate recruitment to government posts, fill vacancies and promote youth empowerment & employment.
20th edition: Distributed 51,000+ appointment letters to newly recruited government employees.
Coverage: Ministries, Departments and government organisations.

Rozgar Mela

Meaning: Employment event connecting employers and job seekers for direct recruitment.
NSDC role: Organises Rozgar Melas with Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKKs).
Eligibility: Generally 18–35 years; includes 8th/10th/12th pass, ITI/Diploma holders, graduates and NSQF-certified candidates.
Other services:

Career counselling, Kaushal Melas, MUDRA loan facilitation & skill exhibitions.

Vande Mataram and the Right to Conscience

Polity

Vande Mataram & National Song

Composer: Bankim Chandra Chatterjee; composed in Sanskrit.
First published: Bangadarshan, 7 November 1875; later included in Anandamath (1882).
First sung: Rabindranath Tagore, at the 1896 INC session, Calcutta.
Swadeshi Movement: Became a major symbol of anti-colonial resistance in 1905.
National Song: On 24 January 1950, its first two stanzas were adopted as India’s National Song.

Constitutional & Legal Status

The Constituent Assembly accorded Vande Mataram the status of National Song, with equal honour to the National Anthem, but their legal treatment is not identical.
Article 51A(a): Explicitly requires respect for the National Flag and National Anthem; it does not specifically mention Vande Mataram.
Articles 19(1)(a) & 25: Relevant where compulsory participation conflicts with freedom of expression, conscience or religious belief.
Bijoe Emmanuel v. State of Kerala (1986): SC held that respectful non-participation in the National Anthem, based on genuine religious belief, is protected under Articles 19(1)(a) and 25.

Recent Legal Development

Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026: Seeks to criminalise intentionally preventing the singing of the National Song or disturbing an assembly engaged in singing it.

World Rhino Day

Species in News

In News

World Rhino Day is celebrated globally on September 22 every year to raise awareness on the conservation of rhinoceros species.

World Rhino Day

Date: 22 September every year.
Origin: Proposed by WWF-South Africa (2010); observed internationally since 2011.
Coordinator: International Rhino Foundation (IRF).
2026 Theme: “Keep the Five Alive”.
Global population: ~26,700 rhinos across 5 species; 4 remain threatened.

Indian Rhino

Species: Greater One-Horned Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis).
IUCN: Vulnerable | Wildlife Protection Act: Schedule I.
India: Only one of the five rhino species occurs in India.
Assam: Major population in Kaziranga, Manas, Pobitora & Orang; ~3,260 rhinos.
Kaziranga: National Park (1974) | Tiger Reserve (2006) | UNESCO World Heritage Site (1985).

Conservation Initiatives

Indian Rhino Vision 2020 (2005): Targeted 3,000 rhinos across at least 7 protected areas in Assam.
IRV 2.0 (2021): Aims to conserve

4,500–5,000 rhinos across protected areas by 2030.

National Single Window System

Polity

In News

Recently, the National Single Window System completed 5 Years.

National Single Window System (NSWS)

Launched: 2021
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Implemented by: DPIIT
Purpose: Single digital platform for investors to identify, apply for and track approvals.
Objective: Improve Ease of Doing Business and facilitate a seamless investment ecosystem.
Coverage: Approvals from Central Ministries, State Governments & regulatory authorities.
Key features:
- Know Your Approvals
- Common Registration Form
- Applicant Dashboard
- Document Repository
- E-Communication Module
Significance: Reduces duplication, compliance burden and approval time through online processing, one-time submission and real-time tracking.

India’s First Blue Bond Set For Launch

Economy

Context

Sagarmala Finance Corporation plans to raise ₹6 billion through India’s first blue bond.

India’s First Blue Bond

Issuer: Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd. (SFCL).
Plan: Raise ₹600 crore (₹6 billion) through India’s first blue bond.
Blue Bond: Debt instrument used to finance ocean/marine-related sustainable projects.
Purpose: Support port infrastructure, maritime development and ocean sustainability.
Significance: Promotes sustainable financing of India’s blue economy.

12 Years of Make in India

Government Schemes

Context

Recently, the Make in India completed its 12 years

About –

Launched: 25 September 2014 by the Government of India.
Nodal Ministry: DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
Objective: Promote manufacturing, investment, innovation and job creation in India.
Key focus: Ease of Doing Business, FDI promotion, infrastructure, skill development and technology adoption.
Four pillars: New Processes, New Infrastructure, New Sectors, New Mindset.
Make in India 2.0: Focuses on 27 sectors, including electronics, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, textiles, renewable energy and defence manufacturing.
Significance: Seeks to make India a global manufacturing hub and integrate Indian industry with global value chains.

Removal of the Chief Election Commissioner

Polity

Context

The Opposition is going to move a motion in Parliament seeking the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner.

Removal of Chief Election Commissioner

Article 324: Provides for the Election Commission of India (ECI) and its constitutional framework.
Removal of CEC: Can be removed in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Supreme Court judge — ensuring institutional independence.
Other Election Commissioners/Regional Commissioners: Removed by the President only on the recommendation of the CEC.

Removal Process

1. Removal motion can be introduced in either House of Parliament.

Prior support required:

- Lok Sabha: ≥ 100 MPs
- Rajya Sabha: ≥ 50 MPs
The inquiry committee investigates the allegations after admission of the motion.
If charges are proved, both Houses must pass the motion by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting.
After approval by both Houses, the President issues the removal order.

Key Point: No CEC has so far been successfully removed by Parliament.

Project Suncatcher

Science & Technology

Context

Google has announced Project Suncatcher, to test whether AI computing infrastructure can be deployed in space, beginning with an orbital test of Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs).

Project Suncatcher

Initiative: Google’s project to develop space-based AI computing infrastructure.
Concept: Deploy TPUs (AI processors) on satellites in LEO.
Partner: Planet for prototype satellite development.
Connectivity: Free-Space Optical (FSO) links using laser beams for high-bandwidth data transfer.
Vision: Satellite constellation functioning as distributed AI computing infrastructure.
Significance: Could enable AI processing in space, reducing dependence on terrestrial data centres.

Mizoram Woman Farmer to Receive FAO Award

Miscellaneous

News-

Z T Lalrithangi: Farmer from Mizoram, recognised by FAO for her contribution to strawberry cultivation and rural development.
Recognition: Among 100 women from 131 countries, selected from 600+ nominations; 2 women from India were selected.
Occasion: Part of the International Year of Women Farmers 2026.

FAO

Established: 1945; UN specialised agency working to end hunger and improve food and agriculture.
Headquarters: Rome, Italy.
Members: 194 — 193 countries + European Union.