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Spardha Daily Brief
đī¸ 29 January 2026 | Comprehensive Analysis đ
SAARG Committee đ
Committee Profile
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Chairperson: Narayan Ramachandran (Former Country Head, Morgan Stanley India)
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Composition: 9 Specialized Members
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Tenure: 9 Months to deliver report đī¸
Strategic Mandates đī¸
Review Strategic Asset Allocation frameworks.
Strengthen Risk Management & ALM.
Integrate Sustainability & ESG considerations.
Examine valuation for Alternative Investments.
Bacillus subtilis đ§Ģ
Kerala declares this probiotic bacterium as the "State Microbe" to emphasize its role in sustainable agriculture and gut health.
Clinical Profile
- Facultative Aerobe: Capable of growth in both O2-rich and O2-deprived environments.
- Endospore Former: Produces Endospores resistant to radiation and heat.
- Bio-Fungicide: Used to naturally suppress soil-borne plant pathogens.
Mir Alam Tank đ
Historical Root đ°
Built in 1804-06. Named after Mir Alam Bahadur, PM of Asaf Jah III.
Engineering Marvel đī¸
21 semi-circular masonry arches. Designed by a French engineer.
Vital Asset đŗ
Hyderabad (Telangana). Adjacent to Nehru Zoo. Capacity: 21M cu.m.
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) â
India, Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, UK (BIOT).
Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE.
France, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, S. Africa, Tanzania.
Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste.
India-Euratom Partnership âī¸
Promoting collaboration on the "Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy".
Nuclear Safeguards implementation.
Research, Training & Fuel Cycle safety.
Strategic role in ITER Fusion Project.
Captain Hansja Sharma
"Qualified to fly the Rudra Armed Helicopter (ALH-WSI)âA monumental step in Army Aviation." đ
The Machine âī¸
Rudra: A weaponized variant of Advanced Light Helicopter (Dhruv).
Combat Capability đĨ
Equipped with HELINA anti-tank guided missiles.
Padma Awards 2026 đ
Ms. N Rajam
Field: Art (Uttar Pradesh) đģ
Recognized for her exceptional and distinguished service in Indian Classical Music. A pioneering figure in the violin field.
Shri Anil Kumar Rastogi
ArtShri Ashok Kumar Singh
Science & Eng.Shri Buddha Rashmi Mani
ArchaeologyShri Kewal Krishan Thakral
MedicineMs. Mangala Kapoor
Literature & Ed.Shri Raghupat Singh
Agriculture (Posth.)Institutional Framework đŽđŗ
- Instituted in 1954.
- Not a "title" under Article 18(1).
- Cap of 120 awards per year.
Nomination Process đŗī¸
- Padma Awards Committee (Cabinet Secy).
- Recommendations to PM and President.
- Announced on Republic Day eve.
Quick Pulse
'Samikshya' Portal đģ
CM Mohan Charan Majhi launched a digital platform for real-time monitoring of SFC & CFC grants to strengthen grassroots accountability.
Lepidagathis konkanensis
Endemic plant from Konkan lateritic plateaus. Threatened by mining.
Scotland Replaces Bangladesh đ
Bangladesh declined participation in India-Sri Lanka co-hosted event. ICC confirms Scotland (Rank 14 in T20Is) as the replacement.
"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." â¨
â J.K. Rowling đī¸
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