Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 17 April 2026
3 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Urban Challenge Fund (UCF): Strengthening Financial Capacity of ULBs
Context Recently, the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the operational guidelines for the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) programme to strengthen the financial capacity of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). About Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a Central outlay of ₹1,00,000 crore (FY 2025–26 to 2030–31) It aims to catalyse nearly ₹4 lakh crore investment in the urban sector over five years. It adopts a ‘challenge-mode’ competitive selection, ensu
How is a Constitution Amendment Bill passed?
In News The Lok Sabha is currently debating the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes changes to increase the size and composition of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. About Constitution Amendment It is a legislative proposal introduced in Parliament to modify, add, or repeal provisions of the Constitution of India. Constitution Amendment Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha).
India’s Migration Governance Needs a Whole-of-Journey Approach
Context India’s large-scale evacuation of its citizens from West Asia, highlights a deeper structural issue of migration governance which is reactive and crisis-driven, rather than continuous and comprehensive. Significance of Migration for India Economic Growth: Migration plays a vital role in efficient allocation of labour across regions and sectors. Internal migration supports industrialisation and urbanisation by supplying labour to construction, manufacturing, and services sectors.
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