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Government Enhances Financial Autonomy of Central Silk Board 

Current Affairs 22-Jan-2026

The government has increased the financial approval limit of the Central Silk Board (CSB) from ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore by amending Rule 22 of the Central Silk Board Rules, 1955.

New Ganga Basin Initiative to Safeguard the Endangered Indian Skimmer

Current Affairs 22-Jan-2026

Punjab Border Fence Realignment: Balancing Security Needs and Farmers’ Livelihoods

Current Affairs 22-Jan-2026

The Punjab Chief Minister has stated that the Central government has agreed in principle to move the security fence closer to the India–Pakistan International Border, a step that could restore farmers’ access to farmland currently lying beyond the fence.

U.S. Protectionism and China’s Ascendancy: How Trump’s Policies Are Reordering Global Trade

Current Affairs 22-Jan-2026

U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term has triggered sweeping geopolitical and economic disruptions, with his aggressive trade and foreign policies paradoxically strengthening China’s global economic position.

Himachal’s Call for Higher Apple Import Duties: Protecting Domestic Orchardists

Current Affairs 22-Jan-2026

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh has urged the Centre to raise import duty on foreign apples from 50% to 100% and impose a seasonal ban on imports from July to November to protect nearly 2.5 lakh apple farmers. Apples account for about 80% of the state’s fruit output.