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One Liners 18-06-2026
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Polity & Governance
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IIIDEM (India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management)
Recently, IIIDEM celebrated its 15th Foundation Day.
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Established in – 2011, by ECI.
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Headquartered at– Dwarka, New Delhi.
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Central coordinator for - International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) framework.
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Objectives
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To enhance electoral integrity.
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To upgrade the professional competence of election personnel.
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To reinforce democratic governance worldwide.
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International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA)
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It is an intergovernmental organization.
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Founded in – 1995.
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Headquartered in – Stockholm, Sweden,
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Mandate – To support sustainable democracy worldwide.
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Note – As of 2026, India holds the Chairship of International IDEA's Council of Member States.
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Election Commission of India (ECI)
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It is a permanent constitutional body derived directly from Article 324.
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Established on – January 25, 1950 (celebrated as National Voters' Day).
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Composition – Initially single member body, presently 3-member body (decided by the President of India).
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Mandate – To conduct elections to the
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Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
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State Legislatures.
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Offices of the President and Vice-President.
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Enforces the Model Code of Conduct.
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Note – Panchayat and Municipal elections are handled by State Election Commissions, not by ECI.
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Digilocker Family ID
Over 6 crore residents of Uttar Pradesh can now access their UP-Family ID on DigiLocker.
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Advantage – To fetch, store and share the household credential anytime from their phone.
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Legally valid for – Scholarships, pensions and Other State welfare schemes.
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Accessibility in 4 steps
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Open the DigiLocker app or visit digilocker.gov.in and sign in.
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Search for “Family ID Uttar Pradesh”.
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Enter the required details and give consent.
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Fetch the document — It is saved instantly to your DigiLocker account.
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Digilocker
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DigiLocker – A secure, cloud-based platform that allows citizens to store, share, and verify authentic digital documents.
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Launched under – Digital India initiative, by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Legality – DigiLocker documents are valid as originals under IT Act 2000.
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Significance – It promotes paperless economy.
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International Relations and Issues
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Bharat Innovates 2026
Recently, a three-day Bharat Innovates 2026 concluded in concluded.
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Held from – June 14 to 16, 2026 in Nice, France.
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Inaugurated by – Prime ministers of India and France.
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Managed by – Ministry of Education with India's Principal Scientific Adviser.
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Objective – To showcase India's booming deep-tech ecosystem.
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Significance – It highlights the India-France Year of Innovation.
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It acted as global accelerator linking Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) innovations with investors.
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Agriculture
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Smart Warehousing System
The Union Minister is set to Launch Smart Warehousing System for Foodgrain Storage.
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Launched by – Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
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Features – It incorporates advanced technologies including AI, IoT, automation.
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It recognises warehouses that have demonstrated excellence under Depot Darpan.
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Objectives
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Significance – It aligns with Digital India, IndiaAI Mission, PM GatiShakti and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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Depot Darpan
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It is a portal & mobile app to uphold highest depot standards.
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Launched by – Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
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Managed by – Food Corporation of India (FCI),
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Smart Tech Integration – CCTV, IoT sensors (CO₂, phosphine, fire, humidity, entry, temperature), AI bag counting, ANPR, face recognition.
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Process – Depot managers upload geo‑tagged data → automated ratings → supervisory validation & audits.
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Assessment –
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Infrastructure – Safety, storage, environment, tech adoption, statutory norms.
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Operations – Turnover, losses, space use, manpower, profitability.
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Objectives –
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To ensure standards in quality, finance, & operations.
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To enable real‑time tracking of safety and storage conditions.
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To eliminate blind spots with automated, data‑driven assessments.
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To modernize and optimize foodgrain storage infrastructure.
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Miscellaneous
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
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Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026
The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026 is running from June 15 to June 21, 2026.
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Organised by – National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
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Participated by – 46 countries across its competitive and non-competitive categories.
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Prize Pool – Rs.45–55 lakh across 18 categories.
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Significance – It is South Asia’s oldest, largest biennial festival for non‑feature cinema (documentaries).
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