Daily filter — 22 June 2026
3 exam-worthy stories from the day's PIB releases · interactive view
⚖️ Law & Judiciary · LAW track
DISHA 2.0 Scheme Approved to Enhance Access to Justice
The **DISHA 2.0** scheme, with an outlay of **Rs. 255 crore**, has been approved to strengthen holistic access to justice in India.
- DISHA 2.0 is a Central Sector Scheme approved for five years from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031.
- It has an approved financial outlay of Rs. 255 crore, funded 100% by the Government of India.
- A new component, VIDHI-Sanjeevani, introduces an AI-powered Nyaya Setu Chatbot.
- The scheme targets a cumulative outreach of 3 crore beneficiaries across four components.
💡 For the exam: DISHA 2.0 (Rs. 255 crore, 5 years, AI chatbot) targets 3 crore beneficiaries for 'ease of justice'.
Source: Ministry of Law and Justice · PIB PRID 2276525
⚖️ Law & Judiciary · LAW track
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of ammonia leak deaths
The NHRC initiated action after two women died and others fell sick from an ammonia leak at a shrimp factory.
- NHRC, India took suo motu cognizance of a media report.
- At least two women died after an ammonia leak in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu.
- NHRC issued notices to Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary and DGP.
- A detailed report is sought within two weeks regarding the incident.
- Report should include workers' health status and relief disbursement.
💡 NHRC's suo motu action on the ammonia leak in Tamil Nadu for human rights violations.
Source: National Human Rights Commission · PIB PRID 2276716
💻 Science & Tech · UPSC track
National Supercomputing Mission Boosts India's Computing Prowess
India's National Supercomputing Mission, launched in 2015, has significantly enhanced the country's high-performance computing capabilities.
- The National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) was launched in 2015 with an outlay of ₹4,500 crore.
- India has deployed 38 supercomputers with a combined power of 47 petaflops under NSM.
- A key achievement is the indigenous PARAM Rudra series, built with Indian hardware and software.
💡 NSM 2015, ₹4,500 crore, 38 supercomputers, 47 petaflops, and indigenous PARAM Rudra series.
Source: PIB Backgrounder · PIB PRID 2276447