Daily filter — 28 June 2026
8 exam-worthy stories from the day's PIB releases · interactive view
⏳ Law & Judiciary · LAW track
Medical Devices Rules, 2017 Amended to Expedite Licensing Process
Draft amendments to the **Medical Devices Rules, 2017** aim to reduce manufacturing licence timelines for medical devices.
- Timeline for Class B medical devices manufacturing licence reduced from 140 to 115 days.
- Timeline for Class C and D devices manufacturing licence reduced from 105 to 90 days.
- Amendments ensure continued compliance with quality, safety, and performance requirements.
- The draft notification is open for public comments and suggestions.
💡 Remember: Medical Devices Rules, 2017 amendments reduce manufacturing licence timelines by 25 days for Class B and 15 days for Class C/D.
Source: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare · PIB PRID 2278555
🇸🇨 International Relations · UPSC track
India-Seychelles: Enhancing Cooperation Across Multiple Sectors
India's Prime Minister concludes a state visit to Seychelles, strengthening bilateral ties through development assistance, new announcements, and various MoUs.
- India gifted one Fast Patrol Vessel, 10 utility vehicles, 5 sets of Laser Radial class boats to Seychelles.
- Six ambulances, 500 MT of rice, and 8500 MT of cement were handed over to Seychelles.
- A commemorative logo was launched marking 50 years of diplomatic relations.
- An MoU facilitates UPI digital payment infrastructure deployment in Seychelles.
- An Extradition Treaty was signed to combat transnational crime.
- An MoU facilitates the export of affordable generic medicines under the Janaushadhi Scheme.
- An MoU for cooperation in the uses of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes was signed.
💡 Remember key areas: defence/aid, digital payments (UPI), health (Janaushadhi, hospital), space, and extradition strengthen India-Seychelles ties.
Source: Prime Minister's Office · PIB PRID 2278656
🩸 Schemes & Welfare · UPSC track
Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Guidelines Launched: New Strategy Unveiled
New operational guidelines for the **Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan** were released to accelerate anemia reduction efforts across India.
- The Abhiyaan transitions from Anemia Mukt Bharat to a more comprehensive, people-centric, and technology-enabled initiative.
- The strategy expands from 6x6x6 to 7x7x7, adding Low Birth Weight (0–6 months) babies as the seventh beneficiary group.
- The new approach includes 'Eating Right' as the seventh intervention and strengthened digital Monitoring & Evaluation.
- The program shifts from a T3 (Test, Treat, Talk) to a T4 approach, adding 'Track' for systematic beneficiary follow-up.
- Intravenous Iron Therapy (FCM and Iron Sucrose) is included for severe anemia in pregnant and lactating women.
- A unified AMB Abhiyaan Portal will integrate digital tracking from JANANI, RBSK, and U-WIN portals.
💡 For the exam: Remember AMB Abhiyaan's 7x7x7 framework, T4 approach (Test, Treat, Talk, Track), and inclusion of LBW babies and digital tracking.
Source: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare · PIB PRID 2278584
📱 Schemes & Welfare · UPSC track
DIKSHA: India's Unified Digital Learning Platform
Launched in 2017, **DIKSHA** is an open-source platform providing curriculum-linked digital learning materials for K-12 education.
- DIKSHA is a key component of the PM e-Vidya initiative, spearheaded by NCERT and CIET.
- It is known as 'One Nation, One Digital Platform' for school education, supporting 135 languages.
- The platform had 2.25 Crore registered users and 3 Lakh daily active users as of June 27, 2026.
- It offers over 3.67 Lakh electronic contents, including 7,687 energised textbooks.
- DIKSHA aligns with NEP 2020, offering personalized learning and teacher development via NISHTHA.
💡 For the exam: Remember DIKSHA is NCERT/CIET's 'One Nation, One Digital Platform' for K-12, under PM e-Vidya, launched 2017, supports NEP 2020.
Source: PIB Backgrounder · PIB PRID 2278569
🤝 International Relations · UPSC track
India and Seychelles Mark 50 Years of Diplomatic Ties
PM Modi visited Seychelles to strengthen bilateral relations and celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties with President Dr. Patrick Herminie.
- PM Modi held official talks with President Herminie at State House in Victoria, Mahe.
- They released a joint commemorative logo marking 50 years of diplomatic relations.
- Several MoUs/agreements were exchanged across diverse fields, including UPI and Extradition.
- India extended a Line of Credit of INR 1250 crores to Seychelles.
- Seychelles announced its joining the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).
- PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the National Assembly of Seychelles.
💡 India's PM visited Seychelles (June 27-29, 2026), marking 50 years of ties, signing MoUs including a ₹1250 Cr LoC, and announcing Seychelles joining CDRI.
Source: Prime Minister's Office · PIB PRID 2278658
🤝 International Relations · UPSC track
India-Seychelles Forge Deeper Ties on 50th Anniversary
India and Seychelles celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations, reinforcing a comprehensive partnership across various sectors.
- India and Seychelles celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations on 28 JUN 2026.
- An MoU was signed for the implementation of UPI in Seychelles.
- A Special Economic Package of USD 175 million was announced for Seychelles.
- An MoU was signed for the Jan Aushadhi scheme in Seychelles.
- A virtual groundbreaking was held for the Professional and Technical Centre in Seychelles.
💡 For the exam: Remember the 50th anniversary, UPI, USD 175M package, Jan Aushadhi, and the Professional & Technical Centre as key India-Seychelles collaborations.
Source: Prime Minister's Office · PIB PRID 2278595
👶 Schemes & Welfare · UPSC track
Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram Launched for Child Health
The **Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK)** unifies existing child health initiatives, focusing on comprehensive care for children up to 36 months.
- SSBSK integrates Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) and Home-Based Care for Young Child (HBYC).
- It will be launched by Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda on 28 JUN 2026.
- The program introduces risk-stratified care and maternal mental health screening.
- Up to nine home visits for 'At-risk' newborns and eight for 'At-risk' children.
- Digital tools will be used for child tracking and aligned with JANANI Portal, U-WIN Portal, etc.
💡 Remember SSBSK consolidates existing home-based child care schemes (HBNC and HBYC) for birth to 36 months with new features like risk-stratified care.
Source: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare · PIB PRID 2278645
📊 Polity & Governance · UPSC track
Rural Internal Audit Portal Launched to Modernize Audit Practices
The Ministry of Rural Development launched an AI-enabled portal to enhance transparency and accountability in rural audit processes.
- The Rural Internal Audit Portal is a unified digital platform for end-to-end management of internal audits.
- Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the portal on June 28, 2026.
- It was developed by the Office of the Chief Controller of Accounts and National Informatics Centre (NIC).
- A pilot was launched in Chandauli District, Uttar Pradesh, on April 1, 2025.
💡 For the exam: The Rural Internal Audit Portal (MoRD) is an AI-enabled platform, developed by CCA and NIC, streamlining audits for transparency.
Source: Ministry of Rural Development · PIB PRID 2278592