1. Exercise Amogh Jwala 2026: Southern Command
The Indian Army’s Southern Command successfully conducted Exercise Amogh Jwala at the Babina Field Firing Range in Uttar Pradesh during March 2026. This 13-day intensive drill was aimed at validating modern combat preparedness and integrated mechanized warfare.
- Exam-Centric Facts:
- Focus: The exercise highlighted Multi-Domain Warfare, integrating land, air, cyber, and space operations simultaneously.
- Key Assets: It featured the synchronized use of Attack Helicopters (including newly inducted Apaches), fighter aircraft, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
- Technology: Demonstrated the effectiveness of ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and Network-Centric Warfare for real-time decision-making.
- Leadership: The culmination was witnessed by Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command.
2. MS Dhoni Appointed Brand Ambassador for BHIM
NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL) has officially appointed former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the brand ambassador for the BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) payments app.
- Exam-Centric Facts:
- Objective: The partnership aims to position BHIM as the "preferred app for every Indian household," focusing on trust, scale, and digital inclusion.
- BHIM Background: Launched in December 2016, BHIM is built on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) infrastructure developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
- Features: The app supports over 15 regional languages and is optimized for low-connectivity environments to assist rural and semi-urban users.
- NBSL: This is the dedicated subsidiary of NPCI responsible for managing and scaling the BHIM platform.
3. BHAVYA Scheme: Industrial Development Boost
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA). With an allocation of ₹33,660 crore, the scheme aims to transform India's manufacturing landscape.
- Exam-Centric Facts:
- Core Objective: The development of 100 "Plug-and-Play" Industrial Parks across the country, spanning approximately 34,000 acres.
- Financial Support: The Centre will provide a grant of up to ₹1 crore per acre for internal and social infrastructure.
- Principles: Selection of projects will follow a "Challenge Mode" based on PM GatiShakti principles, green energy adoption, and Ease of Doing Business reforms.
- Implementation: The scheme will be led by the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
- Timeline: The scheme is set to be implemented over a 6-year period (FY 2026-27 to 2031-32).
