[Newsbits] 3.1.2026 – Daily Current Affairs Mind Map 

1. Savitribai Phule (Modern History & Culture)

• Context: Prime Minister paid tributes on her birth anniversary.
• Significance: First female teacher of modern India; Pioneer of Indian feminism.
• Key Institutions & Events:
  • First Girls’ School: Established in 1848 at Bhidewada, Pune (along with Jyotirao Phule).
  • Satyashodhak Samaj: Played a pivotal role; promoted “Satyashodhak Marriages” (priest-free, dowry-free).
  • Social Welfare: Opened shelters for widows/destitute women (1854); campaigned against child marriage and untouchability.
• Key Event: Died in 1897 while serving plague victims (a distinct act of service).
• Literary/Cultural: Known for her poetry and educational philosophy (symbol of emancipation).

2. PRAGATI (Polity & Governance)

• Context: After the 50th meeting, the Cabinet Secretary identified Land Acquisition as the single largest bottleneck (accounting for 35% of project delays).
• Full Form:Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
• Nature: ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance (Launched: 2015).
• Unique 3-Tier Structure:
  1. Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
  2. Union Secretaries
  3. Chief Secretaries of States
  • (Note: This brings the highest executive of the Centre and States on one platform).
• Technology: Combines Video Conferencing, Digital data management, and Geo-spatial technology (GIS).
• Data Sources: Integrates data from CPGRAMS, Project Monitoring Group (PMG), and MoSPI.

3. Cetacean Morbillivirus (Environment & Science)

• Context: Scientists detected this virus in Arctic waters for the first time using non-invasive drone collection.
• What is it? An infectious viral disease affecting marine mammals (Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises).
• Family: Closely related to Measles (humans) and Canine Distemper (dogs).
• Target Organs: Respiratory, Immune, and Nervous systems.
• Detection Method: Drone collection of “whale blow” (breath samples).
• Threat: Causes mass strandings; spread is amplified by climate change and shifting migration routes.

4. WHO Pharmacovigilance (Science & Public Health)

• Context: India has risen to the 8th position globally in contributions to the WHO pharmacovigilance database (up from 123rd a decade ago).
• Definition: The science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects (ADR) of medicines/vaccines.
• India’s Achievement:
  • Recognition:Indian Pharmacopoeia standards are now recognized in 19 Global South countries.
• Function: Crucial for Post-market surveillance (monitoring safety after a drug is sold to the public).
• Integration: Supports national programs like Universal Immunisation, TB Elimination, and Anaemia Mukt Bharat.

5. Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme – ECMS (Economy)

• Context: MeitY approved 22 additional projects involving ₹41,863 crore investment to boost component manufacturing.
• Nodal Ministry:MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and IT).
• Objective: To boost domestic manufacturing of electronic components (filling the gap between raw materials and finished assembly).
• Incentive Structure:
  • Turnover-linked: Available for 6 years.
  • Capex-based: Available for 5 years.
• Focus Sectors (High Priority):
  • Copper-Clad Laminates: Target 100% domestic demand met.
  • PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards): Target 20%.
  • Camera Modules: Target 15%.

High-yield Prelims Snippets

1. Satyashodhak Marriage: A unique marriage practice promoted by the Phules that explicitly rejected priests and dowry.
2. PRAGATI’s Tier System: It is a 3-tier system involving the PM, Union Secretaries, and Chief Secretaries (District Collectors are NOT part of the primary tier).
3. Virus Relation:Cetacean Morbillivirus is biologically related to the Measles virus.
4. Whale Blow: Scientists now use drones to collect whale breath (blow) to detect viruses without touching the animal (Non-invasive).
5. ECMS vs PLI: While PLI often focuses on final assembly/sales, ECMS specifically targets the component ecosystem (PCBs, laminates) to deepen value addition.
6. Infrastructure Bottleneck: As per the 50th PRAGATI meeting, Land Acquisition causes the highest percentage (35%) of project delays in India.