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One Liners 25-02-2026
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Social Issues
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Manipur Housing Relief
The Union government has sanctioned the construction of 5,000 houses for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Manipur.
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Implemented in accordance with – Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) guidelines.
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Background – Ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023 has resulted in the displacement of approximately 62,000 individuals.
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Identification – The Awaas+ 2024 survey will identify eligible households that were not included in the 2011 Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC).
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Registration of beneficiaries by – State government.
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Resettlement progress – The Manipur government initially planned to resettle 10,000 families by March 31, 2026.
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To date, 16,500 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have been resettled.
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Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)
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Launched in – 2016
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Program under – Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD).
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Implemented by – Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
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House Specifications – Minimum size is 25 sq.m, including a dedicated cooking area.
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Transfer of funds – Directly to the Aadhaar-Linked Bank Account / Post-Office Account of the beneficiary.
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Objective – To Provide pucca houses with basic amenities to houseless families and those living in kutcha or dilapidated houses in rural India, contributing to the goal of “Housing for All.”
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Road Safety Financing Project in India
The United Nations launched a project in partnership with four States for a road safety financing framework.
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Launched by – United Nations
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Partnership with – Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Assam.
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Objectives – To build national and state-level capacity to implement road safety action plans.
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Supported by – UN Road Safety Fund.
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India’s Challenge –
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Around 600 daily deaths from road crashes (≈25 per hour).
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Many survivors face lifelong disabilities.
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The World Bank estimates losses at 7% of India’s GDP.
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Global Context – UN warned the world is not on track to meet the pledge of cutting road deaths and injuries by 50% by 2030 under the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021–2030.
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Polity & Governance
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Supreme Court on EV Charging Infrastructure
Supreme Court agreed to examine a plea regarding installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in group housing societies.
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Request – Direction to implement the EV Charging Infrastructure Guidelines 2024, enabling residents to install chargers at their own cost.
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Concerns – No legislative action despite guidelines issued over a year ago.
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Petitioner unable to charge EV in housing society despite adopting eco-friendly transport.
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Constitutional Basis – Petition cites rights under Articles 14, 15, 16, and 21 (equality, non-discrimination, and right to life).
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Economy
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MSP Hike for Raw Jute
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) raised the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of raw jute for 2026–27.
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Beneficiaries – Jute farmers in West Bengal, Assam, and other states will benefit.
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Returns – It ensures a 61.8% return over the all-India weighted average cost of production.
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Policy Principle – It follows at least 1.5 times the cost of production, as per the 2018–19 Union Budget.
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Trend – MSP increased from Rs. 2,400 in 2014–15 to Rs. 5,925 in 2026–27, representing a 2.5-fold rise.
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Support Operations – The Jute Corporation of India (JCI) remains the nodal agency, with losses reimbursed by the Centre.
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India’s $20 Billion IPO Plan for State-Run Firms
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Target – India aims to raise Rs. 1.79 trillion ($20 billion) by 2029/30 through IPOs of state-run firms.
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Sectors – Railways, power, petroleum & natural gas, aviation, and coal.
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Significance – Shift from outright privatisation to asset monetisation after 2024 elections.
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First monetisation plan (2019–25) raised ₹5.3 trillion, nearly 90% of target.
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Funds go directly to firms for reinvestment, reducing burden on government finances.
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Rail Multitracking Projects
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved 3 railway multitracking projects worth ₹9,072 crore, to be completed by 2030–31.
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Projects –
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Coverage – Spanning 8 districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, adding 307 km to the rail network.
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Impact –
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Connectivity to 5,407 villages (population ~98 lakh).
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Boosts operational efficiency, service reliability, and freight capacity (additional 52 MTPA).
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Supports transport of coal, steel, cement, fertilizers, foodgrains, and more.
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Tourism – Improved access to destinations like Kanha National Park, Dhuandhar Waterfall, Bargi Dam, Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, among others.
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Environmental Benefits -
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Significance – It aligns with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, focusing on multi-modal connectivity, logistics efficiency, and regional development.
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Security
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Garuda Atlas Bird Survey in Tirupati
The 5th edition of Garuda Atlas, a bird-mapping exercise in Tirupati, concluded successfully.
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Indian Yellow Tit
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Garuda Atlas
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Originated in – 2022 as Tirupati Bird Atlas, later renamed Garuda Atlas.
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Organized by – IISER Tirupati, in collaboration with Tirupati Nature Society (TNS) and the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department.
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Objective – To reflect cultural identity and boost public participation.
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Significance – Presence of rare species underscores the ecological richness and health of the Tirupati landscape.
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