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One Day, One University

• Context (TH): Cabinet proposed the “One Day, One University” youth outreach program following widespread student protests over NEET paper leaks.
• Education Ministry and Youth Affairs Ministry will coordinate visits where Union Ministers spend a day engaging university students.
• Fosters Youth Engagement under Article 39(f) (ensuring youth development) while supporting the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework.
• Direct central-campus dialogue aligns with Administrative Reform goals for institutional transparency and Cooperative Governance principles in higher education.

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Zonal Councils

• Context (NOA): The 31st Southern Zonal Council session chaired by Union Home Minister concluded in Tamil Nadu to foster inter-state cooperation.
• Created under States Reorganisation Act, 1956, these five statutory advisory bodies resolve border disputes, socio-economic issues, and water sharing.
• North-Eastern Council operates separately under NEC Act, 1971, with NITI Aayog representatives and Chief Secretaries serving as non-voting advisors.
• Promotes Cooperative Federalism under Inter-State Council Secretariat; Chief Ministers rotate annually as Vice-Chairpersons across all zones.

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Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)

• Context (PIB): Government provides coaching, healthcare, housing, and livelihood support to marginal communities through the SEED Scheme.
• Launched in 2022 by the Social Justice Ministry, this ₹200-crore Central Sector Scheme integrates Ayushman Bharat and PMAY benefits.
• Implemented via DWBDNCs (Development Board) following recommendations of Renke Commission (2008) and Idate Commission (2014).
• Targets Criminal Tribes Act (1871) affected groups, which were formally "denotified" post-independence under Habitual Offenders Act (1952).

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Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS)

• Context (PIB): India will host the 5th CGGS in New Delhi during Indian Coast Guard (ICG) golden jubilee celebrations in 2027.
• Japan Coast Guard and Nippon Foundation established the biennial summit (2017) to boost maritime security, SAR, and counter transnational crimes.
• Constituted via Rustamji Committee recommendations under Coast Guard Act, 1978, Defence Ministry's armed force protects EEZ and contiguous zones.
• Serves as national coordinating agency for Coastal Security, Marine Pollution Response, and offshore assets enforcement within Territorial Waters.

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