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Medaram Maha Jatara 2026 – Sammakka Saralamma Festival & Key Facts for TGPSC

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The Telangana Chief Minister inaugurated the renovated shrine at Medaram ahead of the Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara. The State government reconstructed sacred platforms (gaddelu).

Medaram Maha Jatara:

Medaram Maha Jatara (also known as the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara) is Asia’s largest tribal religious congregation, held biennially in the state of Telangana, India. It commemorates the brave fight of a mother and daughter, Sammakka and Saralamma, against the unjust tax laws of the Kakatiya rulers in the 13th century

Location: Celebrated in Medaram Village, Tadvai Mandal, Mulugu District, within the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary.
Largest Tribal Festival: One of the largest tribal congregations in the world. Second-largest fair after Kumbh Mela.
Held once every 2 years (biennial).
Celebrated mainly by the Koya Tribe
Main ritual: Offering Bangaram: Devotees offer jaggery (locally called Bangaram or gold) equal to their body weight to the deities.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/telangana-guv-leaders-offer-prayers-at-medaram-maha-jatara-101769771028233.html

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Telangana Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026–30 – Targets, Features & TGPSC Notes

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The Telangana government has unveiled the Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026–30. The policy aims to position Telangana as a global hub for life sciences and advanced therapies by 2030.

Key Highlights of the policy:

The Telangana Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026–30, aims to position the state as a top-five global life sciences cluster by 2030.

The policy targets USD 25 billion in investments, creates 500,000 high-quality jobs, and focuses on transforming the ecosystem toward innovation-driven, advanced therapies, such as cell and gene therapies, precision fermentation, and peptides

Vision: Become a leading global life sciences hub by 2030.
Global Target: Top 5 life sciences clusters worldwide.
Investment Goal: $25 billion (₹2 lakh crore)
Employment Target: 5 lakh high-quality jobs
Focus Shift: From supply hub → global originator of advanced therapies

Innovation Support:

Launch of the Life Sciences Innovation Fund, with an initial corpus of ₹100 crore.
Scalable up to ₹1,000 crore

Infrastructure Development:

Green Pharma City establishment
10 Pharma Villages (1,000–3,000 acres each) along ORR
Expansion of Genome Valley
Creation of Bio-innovation & Bio-manufacturing clusters
Collaboration with Union Government

https://www.newsonair.gov.in/telangana-government-unveils-next-gen-life-sciences-policy-at-davos/

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Telangana Solar Model Village Programme – Rural Solarization Initiative | TGPSC Notes

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The Telangana Deputy Chief Minister inaugurated the Solar Model Village Programme in Ravinuthala village (Khammam district). The initiative aims to convert rural households and farms into solar power producers.

Telangana Solar Model Village Programme:

The Telangana Solar Model Village Programme, launched by Deputy CM. It aims to solarize rural areas by promoting rooftop solar and solar-powered agriculture, starting with a pilot in 81 villages.

This initiative aligns with the PM Surya Ghar Yojana and PM-KUSUM Component-C to reduce dependence on conventional energy.

Launch Location: Ravinuthala village, Khammam district.
Pilot Phase: 81 villages across Telangana.
Funding: 100% funded by State Government

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/deputy-cm-inaugurates-solar-model-village-programme-in-ravinuthala-village-in-khammam-district-terms-it-as-a-unique-initiative/article70526113.ece

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GHMC Expansion 2026 – Merger of ULBs, New Wards & Administrative Changes | TGPSC Notes

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Telangana government has implemented major reforms in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). The expansion includes merger of 27 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and restructuring of administrative units.

Key Highlights:

ULB Merger: 27 Urban Local Bodies merged into GHMC

7 Municipal Corporations (e.g., Nizampet, Boduppal, Badangpet)
20 Municipalities (e.g., Shamshabad, Manikonda, Tellapur)

Territorial Expansion:

From ~650 sq km → 2,053 sq km

Population Coverage:

Over 1.34 crore people

Administrative Restructuring:

Zones: 6 → 12
Circles: 30 → 60

Ward Delimitation:

Wards: 150 → 300
Each ward represents ~50,000 people

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/six-zones-with-30-circles-in-reorganised-ghmc/article70618646.ece

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Dr. Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University Bill 2026 – Telangana | TGPSC Notes

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Telangana Legislature passed the Telangana Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Bill establishes and renames an Earth Sciences university after Dr. Manmohan Singh, granting it statutory status.

dr. manmohan singh earth sciences university

Key Highlights of the bill:

Bill Name: Telangana Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026 .
University Name: Dr. Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University. The university was earlier proposed as “Earth Sciences University of Telangana.
Location: Kothagudem, Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
Status: Statutory public university.
The institution focuses on earth sciences and applied research, which are crucial for resource management and environmental sustainability.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/telangana-govt-to-allocate-rs-500-cr-for-earth-sciences-university/articleshow/126359120.cms

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Telangana Abolishes Two-Child Norm for Local Elections – TFR & Demographic Impact Explained for TGPSC exams

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Telangana Legislative Assembly passed the Telangana Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Bill removes the two-child norm, allowing individuals with more than two children to contest local body elections.

telangana abolishes two child norm for local elections

Key Highlights:

Bill Name: Telangana Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Change: Abolishes two-child disqualification norm
Applies to: Local body elections (Panchayats)
Reason: Declining fertility rate in the State
Current TFR: 1.7 (below replacement level)

What is Total Fertility rate?

TFR (Total Fertility Rate) is the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her reproductive years (15–49 years).

Replacement Level Fertility: ~2.1 children per woman

Ensures population stability without migration

https://www.newsonair.gov.in/telangana-assembly-passes-bill-abolishing-two-child-norm-for-local-body-elections/

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SC Hearing on Lambada ST Status in Telangana

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The Supreme Court has taken up a long-pending issue regarding the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status of the Lambada community in Telangana. The matter has resurfaced due to a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by activists challenging the inclusion of the Lambada community in the Scheduled Tribes list for Telangana.

Background:

The Lambada community was included in the ST list for Telangana region through the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976. Since then, there has been continuous disagreement between Lambadas and other tribal communities.

From Exam point of view: Article 342 & SLP Explained

Special Leave Petition (SLP) – Article 136

SLP is a special power of the Supreme Court.. It allows the Court to hear appeals against any judgment or order from any court or tribunal (except military courts).
It is discretionary, meaning the Supreme Court may accept or reject it.

Article 342 – Scheduled Tribes

Clause (1): Presidential Power

The President can notify communities as Scheduled Tribes. This is done after consulting the Governor of the State.

Clause (2): Parliamentary Power

Only Parliament can include or exclude communities from the ST list. Once notified, the President cannot modify the list independently.

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/governance/can-the-decades-old-constitutional-dispute-over-lambadas-scheduled-tribe-status-in-telangana-be-resolved

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Telangana Budget Session begins: Governor addressed joint sitting of both Houses

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The Budget Session of the Telangana Legislative Assembly and Council started with Governor’s Shiv Pratap Shukla address to joint sitting of both Houses in the morning

From Exam point of view: Governor’s Address Before Legislature Session – Articles 174, 175 & 176 Explained

Constitutional Provisions

Article 176 (Special Address):
- Makes it mandatory for the Governor to address the State Legislature.
- Applicable in two situations:
  - First session after general elections
  - First session of every year (Budget Session)
Article 175 (Right to Address & Send Messages):
- Gives the Governor the power to address either House or both Houses.
- Can send messages regarding pending bills or legislative matters.
Article 174 (Sessions of Legislature): Empowers the Governor to summon, prorogue, and dissolve the State Legislature.

Motion of Thanks: After the Governor’s address, a motion is moved in the legislature to thank the Governor. This is called the Motion of Thanks. The Motion of Thanks must be approved by the House. If it is rejected, it is treated as a vote of no-confidence. This may force the government to resign.

https://www.newsonair.gov.in/telangana-budget-session-begins-today-governor-to-address-joint-sitting-of-both-houses/

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