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Saturday, 20 December 2025
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Strategy Deep Dive
→National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025)
Infrastructure
CriticalGS-3
Bhopal Metro Becomes Operational; India’s Metro Network Reaches 1,090 km
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Context
With the commencement of Bhopal Metro operations, India now has operational metro networks in 26 cities, marking a major milestone in sustainable urban mobility.
Prelims Pointers
- Bhopal becomes the 26th city in India with an operational Metro system.
- Total operational Metro length in India reaches 1,090 km.
- Bhopal Metro has a total length of 30.8 km with two corridors.
Priority Corridor length: ~7 km
Total corridors: 2 (Orange and Blue Lines)
GS-3: Infrastructure, sustainable urban development.
- Metro systems reduce congestion and urban air pollution.
- Promotes inclusive and efficient public transport in growing cities.
Governance
HighGS-2
10th Edition of Swachh Survekshan Launched
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Context
MoHUA launched the 10th Swachh Survekshan, marking a decade of the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey.
Prelims Pointers
- Theme: Swacchata Ki Nayi Pehel – Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath.
- Focus on year-round citizen feedback.
- New award categories introduced for 2025–26.
Edition: 10th
Coverage: Urban Local Bodies across India
GS-2: Governance, citizen participation.
- Competitive federalism drives urban sanitation reforms.
- Citizen feedback improves accountability of urban bodies.
MediumGS-2
India’s First Gen-Z Themed Campus Post Office Inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry of Communications
Context
India Post inaugurated Andhra Pradesh’s first Gen-Z themed campus Post Office at VIT-AP University to promote financial inclusion and modern service delivery.
Prelims Pointers
- Located at VIT-AP University, Amaravati.
- Designed as a student-centric service hub.
- Provides digital payment and financial services.
State: Andhra Pradesh
Target group: Students (Gen-Z)
GS-2: Inclusive governance, digital public services.
- Modernising post offices expands last-mile financial inclusion.
- Engages youth with formal financial and digital services.
Health
CriticalGS-2
Expansion of Medical Education and Health Infrastructure in India
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Context
Union Health Minister highlighted rapid expansion in AIIMS, medical colleges, and seats over the last decade.
Prelims Pointers
- Number of AIIMS increased from 1 to 23.
- Medical colleges increased from 387 to 819.
- Undergraduate medical seats rose to 1.19 lakh.
AIIMS institutions: 23
Target additional seats by 2029: 75,000
GS-2: Health systems strengthening.
- Expanding medical education improves doctor availability.
- Regional distribution of institutions supports equity in healthcare.
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