SNIPPETS 12 JUNE 2026

BHAVYA Portal (DDN): Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana portal+ developed by the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC)+ to operationalise the BHAVYA scheme for developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks+ It offers a single-window digital interface that integrates satellite mapping for remote site assessment, project comparison, and real-time monitoring of industrial park development.

Gallantry Awards: Objective: Recognitions given for acts of bravery, valour and self-sacrifice during both wartime and peacetime+ Conferred By: The President of India, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces+ Officially announced twice a year on the eve of Republic Day (January 26) and Independence Day (August 15)+ Nodal Ministry: The Ministry of Defence invites recommendations twice a year from the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Home Affairs.

H-1B Visa: The H-1B Visa is a non-immigrant work visa that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in specialty occupations requiring specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent+ Eligible Sectors: Information Technology, Engineering, Healthcare, Finance, Research, Education, Biotechnology, etc+ Duration: Initially granted for 3 years, extendable up to 6 years (and longer in some green-card processing cases)+ India's Significance: Indian nationals are the largest beneficiaries of the H-1B programme, accounting for a majority of approvals