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UPSC daily PIB summary — 20 August 2026

The Union Government and statutory regulatory bodies launched key infrastructure, environmental, and socio-economic initiatives across air quality management, logistics, and tribal development.

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1 environment CAQM Direction 102 LGVs The Commission for Air Quality Management approved Direction No. 102 and Direction No. 103 to curb particulate matter emissions in Delhi-NCR. GS3

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2 economy Air cargo transshipment Delhi airport The Ministry of Civil Aviation expanded the domestic-to-international air transshipment cargo framework at Delhi Airport following a successful proof-of-concept trial. GS3

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3 economy Railway multi-tracking PM Gati Shakti The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved four railway line multi-tracking projects across eight districts in West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. GS3

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4 tribal_welfare PM Janjatiya Vikas Mission Progress reviews of tribal development initiatives highlighted the role of Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission in tribal economic empowerment. GS2 GS3

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5 diaspora Friends of MY Bharat BRICS Youth Summit The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the 'Friends of MY Bharat' digital initiative during the BRICS Youth Summit 2026 in Gandhinagar. GS2

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6 security Coast Guard Global Summit CGGS The Indian Coast Guard hosted the working-level meeting in hybrid mode for the upcoming 5th Coast Guard Global Summit to be held in New Delhi in February 2027. GS2 GS3

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