State PCS - Maharashtra (MPSC)

• 13 Mar 2026

Amusement Expo 2026 in Mumbai

Why in News? 

A winning startup from the Create in India Challenge (CIC) under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is showcasing its Made-in-India Extended Reality (XR) innovations at the Amusement Expo 2026 in Mumbai, highlighting the country’s progress in immersive technology and creative industries. 

Key Points: 

• Event: The Amusement Expo 2026 was held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon, Mumbai, in March 2026.  
  • Youth Buzz, incubated under the WAVEX Startup Accelerator Program, presented multiple “Made in India” XR entertainment solutions, including interactive gaming experiences such as Immersive Warfare and Meta Dwar. 
• Demonstrations: The startup displayed racing and flying simulators along with a cloud‑connected RC Cloud Arena platform, which allows remote control of real‑world devices over the internet. 
• Support: The event was supported by the Create in India Challenge (CIC) under the WAVES programme to promote innovation and nurture talent in the AVGC‑XR sectors. 
  • AVGC‑XR refers to the creative and immersive tech sectors: Animation, VFX, Games, Comics, and Extended Reality (VR/AR/MR). 
• Focus: CIC provides an industry‑driven and government‑supported platform for youth, helping identify and curate creative talent across media domains such as animation, gaming, comics, XR, music, film, and digital media. 
• Significance: Youth Buzz’s participation highlights the progress of Indian startups in immersive technology and underscores the Government’s push towards building a future‑ready creative and tech ecosystem. 

Read More: VR/AR/MR 

Bharat Tex 2026 — World’s Largest Integrated Textile Fair

Why in News? 

The Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, launched Bharat Tex 2026, set to be India’s flagship global textile event and the world’s largest integrated textile fair, signalling India’s growing leadership in the global textile economy. 

Key Points: 

• Event: Bharat Tex 2026 was unveiled by the Union Minister of Textiles, with industry and export promotion councils joining hands to host the landmark event.  
  • It is envisaged as the largest and most comprehensive global textile platform covering the entire textile value chain. 
  • The event will showcase the full textile ecosystem, including fibres and yarns, fabrics, apparel and fashion, home textiles, technical textiles, handlooms, handicrafts, and intelligent manufacturing technologies. 
• Venue: The event is scheduled to be held in July 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. 
• Focus: Special focus will be on sustainable and circular textiles, technical textiles, MSME integration, innovation, and global market access. 
  • Bharat Tex 2026 will provide Indian MSMEs, start‑ups, designers, and academia a platform to showcase innovations, connect with global manufacturers and buyers, engage in high‑level discussions, and form strategic partnerships. 
• Industry‑Led Initiative: The event will be organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) — an umbrella group of textile Export Promotion Councils and industry bodies — highlighting strong collaboration between government and industry stakeholders.  

Read More: MSME, Export Promotion Councils 

Jal Mahotsav 2026

Why in News? 

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, called for making water conservation an integral part of daily life while addressing the Jal Mahotsav 2026 in New Delhi, emphasising the critical role of sustainable water management for the nation’s future. 

Key Points 

• Event: Jal Mahotsav 2026, a nationwide campaign organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, is being observed in March 2026, to strengthen community participation in rural drinking water service delivery under the Jal Jeevan Mission. 
  • President Murmu urged citizens to view water not merely as a commodity but as a priceless national asset, and stressed that water conservation must become part of people’s daily life to secure future generations’ needs. 
  • She highlighted that water in India is deeply connected to culture, traditions, livelihoods, and community life, and recalled the historical struggle of villagers, especially women and children, who had to travel long distances to fetch drinking water. 
• Role: The Jal Jeevan Mission was launched to provide safe and adequate drinking water through functional tap connections in rural households, significantly improving water access and community health. 
• Community Ownership: The President emphasised the importance of community participation and ownership in water management, noting that involving local gram panchayats and Self‑Help Groups enhances sustainable conservation efforts. 
  • She also highlighted coordinated measures such as groundwater recharge, greywater management, and campaigns like Catch the Rain and Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari as crucial in strengthening water security nationwide. 
• Focus: Awareness among the younger generation and the active role of women, particularly through Self‑Help Groups in water testing and management, were underlined as key to long‑term water conservation success. 

Read More: Jal Jeevan Mission, Self‑Help Groups,  Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari