NITI Aayog Data Centre Evaluation Framework 2026: Five Pillars Explained
NITI Aayog’s 2026 Data Centre Evaluation Framework explained: five pillars, India’s 1.5 GW capacity, power and water planning, sustainability, incentives and exam relevance.
Category: News in Focus
Curated News in Focus articles explaining major national and international developments and why they matter for competitive-exam preparation.
Daily Current Affairs 17 October 2026: Data Centres and PLFS Employment Data
Daily current affairs for 17 October 2026: NITI Aayog’s data-centre evaluation framework, India’s 1.5 GW data-centre capacity and September PLFS labour-market figures, with exam relevance and official sources.
India Exports April–September 2026–27: US$476.20 Billion and 13.84% Growth
India’s combined merchandise and services exports were estimated at US$476.20 billion in April–September 2026–27, up 13.84%. See the official data, drivers and trade-balance implications.
India Ramsar Sites 2026: Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel Take Total to 103
India’s Ramsar-site tally reached 103 on 15 October 2026 with Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in Uttar Pradesh. Learn the ecology, location, species and exam facts.
Daily Current Affairs 16 October 2026: Ramsar Sites, Exports and Defence Contracts
Daily current affairs for 16 October 2026: India’s Ramsar tally reaches 103, exports rise 13.84%, defence contracts total ₹4,106 crore, and key governance and agriculture updates.
India’s Seaweed Cultivation Sector: 82,728 Tonnes in 2025, 384 Sites and PMMSY Support
India’s seaweed production reached 82,728 tonnes in 2025. Explore the 11,099-km coastline, 384 potential sites, ₹181.11-crore PMMSY projects, cultivation methods and livelihood links.
Machine-Learning-Assisted Wastewater Filter: ZnO Nanoparticles, PLA Fibres and Dye Removal
INST Mohali’s ZnO–PLA nanofibre research reported up to 98.6% methylene-blue and 96.7% Congo-red decolorisation in 120 minutes. Understand the method, findings and limits.
PM GatiShakti National Master Plan: Five-Year Progress, 1,800 Data Layers and 421 Projects
PM GatiShakti’s five-year review reports 1,800+ data layers, 58 Central Ministries/Departments, all 36 States/UTs and 421 evaluated projects worth about ₹20.23 lakh crore. Understand the figures and exam relevance.
Daily Current Affairs 14 October 2026: PM GatiShakti, Seaweed and Green Wastewater Technology
Daily Current Affairs 14 October 2026 with official figures on PM GatiShakti’s five-year progress, a machine-learning-assisted wastewater filter, India’s seaweed production and key recruitment, admit-card and result links.
PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY): 100 Districts, Objectives and First-Year Review
A detailed guide to PMDDKY covering its 100-district model, launch timeline, 36 Central schemes, 11 ministries, objectives, first-year review and exam relevance.
