1) 16 Maoists Killed in Jharkhand under Operation “Megaburu”
Operation Name:
Operation Megaburu
Location:
Jharkhand
Conducted By:
State security forces with central armed police support
Objective:
- Neutralise Left Wing Extremism (LWE)
- Dismantle Maoist leadership and hideouts in forested regions
Outcome:
- 16 Maoists killed in a major counter-insurgency success
Significance:
- Major blow to Maoist networks in eastern India
- Aligns with India’s policy of zero tolerance towards LWE
- Strengthens internal security and development in affected districts
2) ICAR and Borlaug Institute Launch Digital Atlas “ACASA India”
Organisations Involved:
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- Borlaug Institute for South Asia
Atlas Name:
ACASA India (Atlas of Climate-Adaptive and Sustainable Agriculture)
Purpose:
- Map climate-resilient agricultural practices
- Support farmers and policymakers with region-specific data
Key Focus Areas:
- Climate change adaptation
- Crop diversification
- Sustainable farming systems
Significance:
- Strengthens India’s climate-smart agriculture strategy
- Helps achieve food security under changing climate conditions
- Supports evidence-based agricultural policymaking
3) Uttarakhand and ITBP Sign MoU for “Healthy Border Campaign”
Parties Involved:
- **Uttarakhand Government
- Indo‑Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
Campaign Name:
Healthy Border Campaign
Objectives:
- Improve healthcare access in border villages
- Promote wellness among border populations
- Enhance civil-military cooperation
Significance:
- Boosts quality of life in strategic border areas
- Supports India’s Vibrant Villages Programme
- Strengthens border security through community wellbeing
4) Operation “Trashi-1” Conducted by Indian Army in Jammu & Kashmir
Operation Name:
Operation Trashi-1
Conducted By:
Indian Army
Location:
Jammu and Kashmir
Objective:
- Counter infiltration and terrorism
- Conduct search and destroy missions
Significance:
- Demonstrates continued counter-terror vigilance
- Enhances security grid in sensitive areas
- Supports long-term peace and stability in J&K
5) Election Commission Launches ECINET Digital Platform at IICDEM 2026
Launched By:
Election Commission of India (ECI)
Platform Name:
ECINET
Launched At:
IICDEM 2026
(India International Conference on Democracy & Electoral Management)
Purpose:
- Unified digital ecosystem for election management
- Improve efficiency, transparency, and accessibility
Features:
- Voter services integration
- Polling data management
- Election monitoring tools
Significance:
- Major step in digital electoral governance
- Enhances trust and transparency in elections
- Positions India as a leader in electoral technology
