SNIPPETSS 23 JUNE 2026

Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI): Recently IWAI celebrated the International Day of Yoga on the Brahmaputra River across different locations in Assam+ Established in – 1986, under Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985+ Nodal ministry – Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways+ Headquarters – Noida, Uttar Pradesh+ Supervision – Construction of terminals, Cargo-handling systems, Night navigation assistance, Dredging to safeguard the Least Available Depth (LAD) required for large vessels+ Objective – To development, maintenance, and regulation of National Waterways

Savitribai Phule: She is a dalit woman from the Mali community+ Born in – Naigaon village, Maharashtra+ 1st Indian woman teacher+ Started country’s 1st girls’ school along with her husband Jyotirao Phule in Pune, 1848+ Founded the Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha (India's 1st shelter home to prevent female infanticide)+ Literary works – Kavya Phule (‘Poetry’s Blossoms’)

Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC): KVIC is a statutory body, to establish separate organizations to carry out its related activities+ Founded in – April 1957+ Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra+ Nodal ministry – Ministry of MSME+ Objectives – To generate employment opportunities and self-reliance, To produce high-quality, marketable goods through non-farming village industries.