Daily filter — 22 October 2026
6 exam-worthy stories from the day's PIB releases · interactive view
🤝 Economy · LAW track
CCI Approves Integrace Acquisition of Universal Nutriscience Shares
The **Competition Commission of India (CCI)** has approved a significant acquisition in the pharmaceutical sector.
- Integrace Private Limited will acquire Universal Nutriscience Private Limited.
- Integrace is an orthopaedics and gynaecology formulations company.
- UNS is a nutraceutical and lifestyle products company.
💡 Remember: CCI cleared Integrace's purchase of UNS, merging orthopaedics/gynaecology with nutraceuticals.
Source: Competition Commission of India · PIB PRID 2326894
🤝 Economy · LAW track
CCI Approves Sahrudaya Health Care Acquisition by Maybach Asia
The Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of Sahrudaya Health Care by Maybach Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd.
- CCI approved acquisition on 2026-10-22.
- Maybach Asia Holdings II Pte. Ltd. acquired 100% equity.
- Sahrudaya Health Care Pvt. Ltd. is the target.
- Target operates a 28-hospital network across south/west India.
- Target has approximately 4800 beds and 80+ specialties.
💡 For the exam: Remember CCI clears Maybach Asia's acquisition of Sahrudaya Health Care's 28-hospital network.
Source: Competition Commission of India · PIB PRID 2326892
⚖️ Law & Judiciary · LAW track
VP Inaugurates Conference on Cooperative Federalism and Law Reforms
Vice-President **Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan** inaugurated a conference focusing on law reforms and Centre-State cooperation.
- Conference organised by the Law Commission of India in New Delhi.
- VP urged states to repeal obsolete laws for efficient governance.
- VP noted over 1,700 obsolete laws repealed in the last twelve years.
- Stressed coordination between Law Commission of India and State Law Commissions.
💡 For the exam: Remember VP Radhakrishnan's emphasis on repealing obsolete laws and Centre-State coordination for legal reform.
Source: Vice President's Secretariat · PIB PRID 2326519
💨 Environment · UPSC track
CAQM reviews air pollution measures in Punjab, Haryana
The **Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)** reviewed stubble burning and other pollution control measures in **Punjab** and **Haryana** on 22 October 2026.
- CAQM reviews focused on paddy stubble burning prevention and utilization of CRM machinery.
- Punjab's review included CAQM Direction No. 99 compliance from 15.05.2026.
- Haryana's review covered vehicular, road dust, C&D, and industrial pollution.
- CAQM Direction No. 92 on biomass pellets in brick kilns was also reviewed.
💡 For the exam: Remember CAQM chairs, Punjab and Haryana pollution control, stubble burning, and biomass utilization for air quality.
Source: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change · PIB PRID 2326828
⚖️ Law & Judiciary · LAW track
Law Commission Calls for Collaborative Law Reform
The **23rd Law Commission of India** hosted a national conference focusing on cooperative federalism and law reforms, bringing together diverse stakeholders.
- Conference on 'Co-operative Federalism and Law Reforms' held on October 22, 2026.
- Union Minister Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal outlined four priorities for law reform.
- Law Commission Chairperson proposed a 'citizen friction test' for new laws.
💡 For the exam: The 23rd Law Commission held a conference on cooperative federalism and law reforms on 22 Oct 2026, introducing the 'citizen friction test'.
Source: Ministry of Law and Justice · PIB PRID 2326670
🤝 Schemes & Welfare · UPSC track
Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana: Enhanced Disability Pension
Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme for five years (2026-31), renaming it and revising disability pension norms.
- The National Social Assistance Programme is renamed as Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana.
- Its disability pension is now Pradhan Mantri Divyangjan Pension Yojana.
- Eligibility for disability pension now requires 40 per cent benchmark disability (from 80%).
- The minimum age requirement of 18 years for disability pension is removed.
- Central assistance for disability pension rises to Rs 375 a month (0-79 years) and Rs 625 (80+ years).
- The number of disability beneficiaries increased from 8.33 Lakhs to 27.48 Lakhs.
- The program was launched on 15 August 1995 and is a 100 per cent centrally sponsored scheme.
💡 For the exam: Remember PMSY as the new name for NSAP, with key changes like 40% benchmark disability, no age limit, and increased assistance for the Divyangjan Pension Yojana.
Source: PIB Backgrounder · PIB PRID 2326529