{"id":46352,"date":"2025-06-26T21:43:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T16:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=46352"},"modified":"2025-06-26T21:43:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T16:13:31","slug":"news-in-short-26-06-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/26-06-2025\/news-in-short-26-06-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short-26-06-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>PM chairs 48th PRAGATI Meeting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 48th PRAGATI meeting focused on accelerating critical infrastructure projects in Mines, Railways, and Water Resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation(PRAGATI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is an interactive platform designed to address citizens&#8217; grievances while monitoring and reviewing key government programmes and projects at both Central and State levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"78ad96\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Salient-Features-of-PRAGATI-and-Progress.png\" alt=\"Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation(PRAGATI)\" class=\"has-transparency wp-image-46354\" style=\"--dominant-color: #78ad96; width:431px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Salient-Features-of-PRAGATI-and-Progress.png 577w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Salient-Features-of-PRAGATI-and-Progress-300x264.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launched in 2015.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Salient Features of PRAGATI and Progress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since 2015, PRAGATI has played a key role in advancing India\u2019s infrastructure and social development by enabling strategic project selection, strong leadership, and digital governance.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has helped overcome challenges, enhanced collaboration among states, and supported major social initiatives, significantly accelerating the nation\u2019s development progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: PIB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>India &amp; Vietnam Hold 13th Political Consultation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/IR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India and Vietnam held the 13th Political Consultation and 10th Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outcomes of meeting\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They reviewed progress under the <strong>Comprehensive Strategic Partnership<\/strong>, guided by the <strong>Joint Vision (2020)<\/strong> and <strong>2024\u20132028 Plan of Action<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussions covered a wide range of areas including defence, maritime security, trade, energy, technology, culture, and education.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both sides condemned terrorism and highlighted cooperation through development initiatives and scholarships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India appreciated Vietnam\u2019s support against terrorism, while Vietnam thanked India for organizing the exposition of Lord Buddha\u2019s Holy Relics, attended by over 14 million people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Historical Linkages\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India and Vietnam share a historically close and warm relationship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The foundations of their ties date back to their independence movements, with <strong>Mahatma Gandhi and President Ho Chi Minh<\/strong> exchanging messages.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India played a role in the International Commission for Supervision and Control after the 1954 Geneva Accord and established full diplomatic relations with <strong>Vietnam in 1972.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The partnership has evolved steadily, guided by the <strong>\u201cJoint Vision for Peace, Prosperity and People\u201d<\/strong> adopted during a virtual summit in December 2020.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trade, Economic and Development Cooperation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India and Vietnam maintain active trade and economic relations, with bilateral trade around USD 14.8\u201314.9 billion in 2023\u20132024.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India exports engineering goods, agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals to Vietnam, while importing electronics, machinery, chemicals, coffee, tea, and textiles.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trade is supported by the ASEAN-India Trade Agreement and regular business delegations, fairs, and exhibitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Defence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India and Vietnam have strong defence and security cooperation, guided by key agreements such as the 2009 MoU on Defence Cooperation and the 2015 Joint Vision on Defence Cooperation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In June 2022, they adopted a new &#8220;Joint Vision Statement on Defence Partnership towards 2030&#8221; and signed a MoU on Mutual Logistics Support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India recently gifted a missile corvette (INS Kirpan) to Vietnam and is nearing a $700\u202fmillion deal for BrahMos supersonic missiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both nations conduct<strong> <\/strong>regular bilateral naval exercises (e.g., <strong>PASSEX<\/strong>), the joint military exercise <strong>VINBAX<\/strong>, <strong>port calls<\/strong>, and <strong>collaboration on maritime domain awareness<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: AIR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Trigeminal Neuralgia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN), a rare and intensely painful neurological condition, is increasingly gaining public awareness due to rising cases and delayed diagnosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Trigeminal neuralgia?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trigeminal neuralgia is a <strong>chronic pain disorder<\/strong> involving the trigeminal nerve, which branches across the eye, cheek, and jaw.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While humans have <strong>two trigeminal nerves<\/strong>, pain usually affects only one side of the face.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The condition is also called <strong>tic douloureux,<\/strong> meaning <strong>\u201cpainful tic.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pain from TN can be<strong> so severe and unpredictable<\/strong> that it leads to suicidal thoughts in some patients. Hence it is also called\u00a0 \u2018suicide disease\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Causes of Trigeminal Neuralgia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The pain in TN typically arises due to<strong> disruption or irritation of the trigeminal nerve<\/strong>, especially where it enters the brainstem.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>This is most often caused by, <\/strong>Compression by a blood vessel, Multiple sclerosis (MS), Tumours, Nerve damage from surgery or trauma etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treatment\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medications:<\/strong> Anticonvulsants like carbamazepine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surgery:<\/strong> Microvascular decompression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimally invasive:<\/strong> Gamma knife radiosurgery, radiofrequency ablation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/health\/trigeminal-neuralgia-salman-khan-suicide-disease-symptoms-treatment-125062500342_1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>BS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Agroforestry for Resilient Rainfed Landscapes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recently, a workshop on \u201cAgroforestry for Resilient Rainfed Landscapes\u201d was held in New Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Agroforestry\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a <strong>land management system<\/strong> that integrates trees with crops and\/or animals, promoting ecological and socio-economic benefits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a nature-based solution that boosts productivity, income, food security, and climate resilience, especially for smallholder farmers.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trees like fruit, fodder, or nitrogen-fixing varieties provide added value and sustainability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Status and Benefits\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Currently, agroforestry cover<strong>s 8.65% of India&#8217;s total geographical area<\/strong>, totalling about 28.42 million hectares.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agroforestry can help reduce wood imports, sequester carbon, and convert fallow lands into productive areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It addresses food, energy, employment, and environmental needs, aligning with global goals like the Paris Agreement, Bonn Challenge, UN SDGs, UNCCD, and national missions like Doubling Farmers&#8217; Income and the Green India Mission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Related Steps in India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The GROW (Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry) report and portal, launched by NITI Aayog.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It uses GIS and remote sensing to assess agroforestry suitability across India.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It developed an Agroforestry Suitability Index (ASI) to guide greening and restoration efforts, especially of wastelands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India introduced the<strong> world\u2019s first National Agroforestry Policy in 2014<\/strong> and it promotes agroforestry to boost productivity, profitability, and sustainability.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: PIB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>The First Quantum Computing Valley of India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Science and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The first Quantum Computing Valley of India<\/strong> will be launched <strong>in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh by January 2026.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The park is designed to <strong>employ lakhs of professionals, supporting research, innovation, and industrial growth.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will be <strong>accessible to states, government bodies, and institutions across India.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The goal is to<strong> ensure quantum technology benefits all<\/strong> of human society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The project aligns with the <strong>National Quantum Mission (NQM).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus: <\/strong>Productivity enhancement and wealth creation via quantum technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>National Quantum Mission (NQM)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The government approved the NQM in <strong>2023<\/strong> from <strong>2023-24 to 2030-31.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aim:<\/strong> To seed, nurture and scale up <strong>scientific and industrial R&amp;D<\/strong> and create a vibrant &amp; innovative ecosystem in Quantum Technology (QT).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This will accelerate QT led economic growth, nurture the ecosystem in the country and make India one of the leading nations in the development of <strong>Quantum Technologies &amp; Applications (QTA).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Mission objectives include developing intermediate-scale <strong>quantum computers with 50-1000 physical qubits in 8 years<\/strong> in various platforms like superconducting and photonic technology.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significance: <\/strong>NQM has the potential to <strong>elevate the country&#8217;s Technology Development ecosystem<\/strong> to a level of global competitiveness.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Mission would greatly <strong>benefit various sectors<\/strong> including communication, health, financial, energy with applications in drug design, space, banking, security etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Mission will also provide a <strong>huge boost to National priorities <\/strong>like Digital India, Make in India, Skill India and Stand-up India, Start-up India, Self-reliant India and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/andhra-pradesh\/amaravati-to-host-indias-first-quantum-computing-valley\/article69735727.ece\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Centre Approves South Asia Unit of International Potato Centre<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Agriculture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Centre cleared a proposal to set up the <strong>South Asia regional centre of the Peru-based International Potato Center (CIP) in India.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The CIP-South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC)<\/strong> will come up <strong>in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will not only serve farmers in <strong>potato-belt states like UP, Bihar and West Bengal but also cater to South Asian countries.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objective: <\/strong>To increase food and nutrition security, farmers income, and job creation by improving potato and sweetpotato productivity, post-harvest management and value-addition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>China set up its regional CIP centre eight years ago <\/strong>known as the <strong>China Center for Asia Pacific (CCCAP) <\/strong>serving the entire East Asia and the Pacific region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Potato Cultivation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India is the <strong>world\u2019s second top producer and consumer of potato;<\/strong> in 2020, it saw a production of 51.30 million tonnes.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>At the top is China,<\/strong> with its potato output in 2020 at 78.24 million tonnes.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Together, the two countries account for <strong>over one-third of the global potato production (359.07 MT).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Among the states in India,<\/strong><strong>Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal <\/strong>lead the production, followed by Bihar.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab are the other significant potato producers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/cabinet-nod-international-potato-center-south-asia-agra-10088153\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Flash Floods<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS-3\/ Disaster Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flash floods <\/strong>in the Punnappuzha river, witnessed a massive landslide, triggered panic in Wayanad district of Kerala.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are Flash floods?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flash Floods are highly localized events <strong>of short duration <\/strong>with a very high peak and usually have<strong> less than six hours between the occurrence of the rainfall and peak flood.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"d5dfd6\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flash-Floods.png\" alt=\"Flash Floods\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-46353\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d5dfd6; width:496px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flash-Floods.png 960w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flash-Floods-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flash-Floods-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Causes of Flash Floods\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Intense Rainfall: <\/strong>Heavy and concentrated rainfall over a short duration is the primary trigger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs): <\/strong>Sudden release of water from glacial lakes due to melting or avalanches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cloudbursts: <\/strong>Localised, extremely heavy downpours (e.g., in hilly regions like the Himalayas).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tropical Cyclones &amp; Storms:<\/strong> Sudden heavy rains from cyclonic systems (e.g., during monsoon or pre-monsoon).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hilly Terrain: <\/strong>Steep slopes cause fast runoff, leading to sudden water accumulation in valleys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encroachment of Riverbanks:<\/strong> Reduces river capacity, causing spillover during sudden inflows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate Change: <\/strong>Increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, including cloudbursts and erratic rainfall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_international\/issues\/137181\/OPS\/GKMEH4KMK.1+GQDEI7JT2.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: Miscellaneous<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PM Modi chaired the 47th Annual General Meeting of the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) Society at Teen Murti Bhawan in New Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> It is housed at <strong>Teen Murti Bhawan<\/strong>, the former official residence of India\u2019s first Prime Minister, <strong>Jawaharlal Nehru.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Originally known as the <strong>Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML),<\/strong> it was established in <strong>1964<\/strong> after the death of <strong>Jawaharlal Nehru.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On June 27th 1964, the Teen Murti Bhavan was converted into the <strong>Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renamed in <strong>2021<\/strong> as the Prime Ministers Museum and Library to honour the contributions of all Indian Prime Ministers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design: <\/strong>The Teen Murti Bhawan, which houses the PMML, was designed by British architect <strong>Robert Tor Russell in 1929\u201330.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Objectives: <\/strong>To preserve, document, and disseminate the legacy and contributions of all<strong> Prime Ministers of India.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To act as a premier institution for research in modern Indian history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/seeking-return-of-nehru-papers-prime-ministers-museum-and-library-decides-on-legal-pursuit-10084279\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 48th PRAGATI meeting focused on accelerating critical infrastructure projects in Mines, Railways, and Water Resources.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation(PRAGATI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">It is an interactive platform designed to address citizens&#8217; grievances while monitoring and reviewing key government programmes and projects at both Central and State levels.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Launched in 2015.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/26-06-2025\/news-in-short-26-06-2025\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm 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