ICMR-MINDS Platform Secures Gold at National e-Governance Awards 2026

The Indian Council of Medical Research's AI-enabled mental health platform, 'ICMR-MINDS,' has won the prestigious Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026.
The platform was recognized under the specific category of 'Innovation by Use of AI and Other New Age Technologies for Providing Citizen-Centric Services.'
Designed as a screening and treatment assistance tool, the platform leverages Artificial Intelligence to detect, diagnose, and treat mental health issues and substance abuse disorders.
The recognition of digital health tools highlights the rapid digital transformation of public welfare services, making the intersection of AI and healthcare a high-priority topic for examiners.

Key Facts / Static GK

ICMR Headquarters: New Delhi
ICMR Director General: Dr. Rajiv Bahl
Department presenting the awards: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)

Q Practice Quiz — 7 July 2026

1. Who has taken charge as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in July 2026?

A Captain Ganti Venkateswarlu

B Rear Admiral C. Raghuram

C Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla

D Admiral R. Hari Kumar

E Rear Admiral Kiran Deshmukh

Explanation: Rear Admiral (Retd.) C. Raghuram has assumed charge as the new CMD of HSL, succeeding Captain Ganti Venkateswarlu who held the additional charge since January 2026.

2. The famous 'Jalbhara Sweet', which recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, is traditionally associated with which state?

A Odisha

B Tripura

C West Bengal

D Bihar

E Assam

Explanation: The Jalbhara Sweet, also known as Jalbhora Sandesh, originates from Chandannagar in the Hooghly district of West Bengal and has been awarded the prestigious GI tag.

3. What is the main objective of the newly proposed Rs 190 crore 'SAMARTH' hub to be established at IIT Gandhinagar?

A To manufacture indigenous display panels for mobile phones

B To set up a global research center for space-tech applications

C To train over 10,000 personnel in semiconductor manufacturing and research

D To design low-cost smart agriculture sensors

E To build an advanced electric vehicle testing track

Explanation: The SAMARTH hub at IIT Gandhinagar aims to build a semiconductor research and training infrastructure to upskill and train more than 10,000 people, including students, professionals, and faculty.

4. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the merchandise export data for FY 2025-26? I. Tamil Nadu emerged as India's fastest-growing merchandise exporting state. II. Jamnagar in Gujarat remained the largest exporting district in India. III. Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu emerged as the third-largest merchandise exporting district.

A Only I

B Only I and II

C Only II and III

D Only I and III

E All I, II, and III

Explanation: Statements I and II are correct. Tamil Nadu is the fastest-growing exporter with US$59.3 billion, and Jamnagar remains the largest exporting district. However, Kanchipuram emerged as the second-largest (not third-largest) exporting district in the country.

5. According to the MoSPI report 'Labour Market Dynamics in Million-plus Cities' (Jan-Dec 2025), which two cities recorded the highest unemployment rates exceeding 20%?

A Jaipur and Srinagar

B Prayagraj and Patna

C Ahmedabad and Kolkata

D Dhanbad and Surat

E Srinagar and Patna

Explanation: Prayagraj and Patna recorded the highest unemployment rates in the country among million-plus cities, both exceeding 20%, according to the MoSPI report.

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