Cabinet Approves 78-Day Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway Employees
The Cabinet approved a productivity-linked bonus equivalent to 78 days' wages for eligible non-gazetted railway employees, with a maximum of ₹17,951 per eligible employee.
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Friday, 16 Oct 20268 updates
Cabinet Continues NSAP Through 2030–31 and Approves New Scheme Names
The Union Cabinet approved ₹53,428 crore for the National Social Assistance Programme over 2026–27 to 2030–31, with new names and disability-pension changes.
TB-Free India Update: 21% Decline in Incidence and JOSH Outreach
A PIB backgrounder reports a 21% reduction in India's TB incidence between 2015 and 2024, and describes JOSH Teams' pilot outreach in 11 states and 55 districts.
Five Years of PM GatiShakti: 1,800+ Data Layers and 421 Projects Evaluated
The five-year update reports over 1,800 data layers across 58 Central Ministries/Departments and 36 States/UTs, plus 421 projects evaluated at about ₹20.23 lakh crore.
First BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting Adopts Delhi Declaration in New Delhi
Seven BIMSTEC members adopted the Delhi Declaration at their first Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on 13 October 2026, outlining regional security priorities.
RDI Fund Approves First 19 Second-Level Fund Managers with ₹7,131 Crore Commitment
The Research, Development and Innovation Fund announced its first cohort of 19 second-level fund managers, comprising 14 Alternative Investment Funds and five Focused Research Organisations, with approved commitments of ₹7,131 crore.
IMD Launches WebGIS Cyclone and Marine Weather Decision Support System
IMD dedicated an interactive cyclone and marine-weather Decision Support System to the nation on 12 October 2026, providing map-based access to cyclone tracks, wind, rainfall and storm-surge information.
September 2026 CPI Inflation at 5.54%; Food Inflation at 7.74%
India's provisional all-India retail inflation was 5.54% year-on-year in September 2026, while food inflation measured by the Consumer Food Price Index was 7.74%, according to the National Statistics Office's release dated 12 October 2026.
Wednesday, 16 Sept 202622 updates
Modified UDAN: Key Official 2026 Expansion Points for Exam Prep
A PIB backgrounder dated 17 July 2026 explains Modified UDAN, its Rs 28,840 crore outlay, and how the next phase expands regional aviation connectivity.
Modified UDAN Scheme: Latest Official Aviation Snapshot for Competitive Exams
A PIB backgrounder dated 17 July 2026 explains Modified UDAN, its Rs 28,840 crore outlay, airport and helipad targets, and viability-gap support.
Rural Credit in India: Latest Official Backgrounder Every Aspirant Should Track
A PIB backgrounder dated 16 July 2026 explains NABARD, RRBs, Kisan Credit Card, priority sector lending and the latest rural-credit policy measures.
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: Key Official 2026 Updates for Exam Prep
A PIB backgrounder dated 6 July 2026 explains the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, ABHA, UHI and the latest digital-health milestones.
India’s Sugar Industry: Official 2026 Sector Snapshot for Competitive Exams
A PIB factsheet dated 26 August 2026 says India’s sugarcane production reached 500 MMT in 2025-26, FRP for 2026-27 was set at Rs 365 per quintal, and 97% of 2025-26 cane dues had been paid by 20 August 2026.
Ken-Betwa Link Project: Official 2026 FAQ Snapshot for Competitive Exams
A PIB FAQ dated 21 August 2026 says the Ken-Betwa Link Project costs Rs 44,605 crore, aims to irrigate 10.62 lakh hectares, provide drinking water to about 62 lakh people, and generate hydropower plus solar power.
NADCP: Official 2026 Livestock Disease-Control Snapshot for Exams
A PIB backgrounder dated 22 August 2026 says NADCP had administered 147.16 crore FMD vaccine doses, benefited 8.04 crore farmers, and reduced reported FMD outbreaks from 132 in 2019 to 40 in 2025.
PM-AASHA: Official 2026 MSP Support Framework Explained for Exams
A PIB backgrounder dated 21 August 2026 says PM-AASHA had a Rs. 7,200 crore budget for 2026-27 and combines PSS, PSF, PDPS, and MIS under one price-support framework.
PMJVM: Official 2026 Tribal Livelihood Snapshot for Competitive Exams
A PIB backgrounder dated 20 August 2026 says PMJVM had sanctioned 4,172 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras, linked 12.48 lakh tribal members, and notified MSP for 87 minor forest produce items.
India’s Emerging Technology Ecosystem: Key Official 2026 Signals for Exam Prep
A PIB backgrounder dated 22 June 2026 links Digital India, AI, semiconductors, quantum technology, and cloud infrastructure into one official technology overview.
EPFO VISHWAS and AMNESTY 2026: Official Compliance Relief Measures Explained
A PIB release dated 24 July 2026 says EPFO has launched VISHWAS, 2026 and AMNESTY, 2026 as one-time measures for dispute resolution and PF-trust regularisation.
12 Years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana: Official 2026 Financial Inclusion Snapshot for Exams
A PIB note dated 27 August 2026 says PMJDY accounts reached 59.09 crore as of 19 August 2026, with 32.92 crore female beneficiaries and Rs 3,16,514 crore in deposits.
National Cooperative Database and PACS: Key Official 2026 Updates for Exam Prep
A PIB release dated 21 July 2026 outlines the National Cooperation Policy framework, 1,12,895 PACS, and new National Cooperative Database features such as GIS mapping and Bhashini support.
India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Reaches 288.58 GW: Official 2026 Update Explained
A PIB release dated 21 July 2026 says India’s renewable energy installed capacity reached 288.58 GW by 30 June 2026, while total non-fossil power capacity touched 297.36 GW.
India’s Index of Industrial Production Grows 7.3% in June 2026: Official MoSPI Update
A PIB release dated 28 July 2026 says India’s Index of Industrial Production recorded 7.3% year-on-year growth in June 2026, led by manufacturing and electricity.
Ayush Anudan Portal: What the Ayush Grid Rollout Means for Exams
A PIB release dated 19 May 2026 says the Ayush Anudan Portal has been launched under Ayush Grid to digitise grant submission, approval, and monitoring.
Ayurveda Globalization Roadmap: NITI Aayog’s 2026 Official Push Explained
A PIB release dated 2 July 2026 says NITI Aayog has launched a strategic roadmap to strengthen Ayurveda’s global practice, research, education, and exports.
NISAR S-Band Data Release: Official ISRO Update and Exam Relevance
An ISRO release dated 24 July 2026 says NISAR S-band SAR daily processed data products are now being released through Bhoonidhi.
Investment Friendliness Index 2026: Key Official Rankings and Reform Takeaways
A PIB release dated 17 July 2026 explains NITI Aayog’s new Investment Friendliness Index, its eight pillars, and the top-performing states and UTs.
GI Tags in India: Latest Official August 2026 Revision Topic for Aspirants
A PIB backgrounder dated 4 August 2026 explains GI tags, their legal basis, and how they support authenticity, exports, and rural livelihoods.
PM-VBRY: One-Year Official Snapshot of India’s Formal Employment Push
A PIB backgrounder dated 1 August 2026 explains PM-VBRY, its EPFO-linked design, Rs 99,446 crore outlay, and first-time employment focus.
GOBARdhan Scheme: Key Official August 2026 Update for Exam Prep
A PIB backgrounder dated 6 August 2026 explains the GOBARdhan circular bioenergy scheme, its Rs 23,731 crore outlay, and its role in compressed biogas expansion.
Friday, 28 Aug 202621 updates
Gaganyaan Main Parachute Test: What ISRO’s IMAT-05 Success Means
ISRO said on 8 July 2026 that IMAT-05 successfully qualified a key main parachute stage needed for the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission.
Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026: Key Official Changes Every Aspirant Should Know
A 27 July 2026 PIB release says the Public Examinations Amendment Bill proposes stricter penalties, special fast track courts and time-bound investigation for exam fraud.
Fast Track Special Courts 2026: Latest Official Position and Why It Matters
A 25 July 2026 PIB release says 775 Fast Track Special Courts were functional across 29 States and UTs and that the FTSC scheme was extended till 30 September 2026.
DISHA 2.0 Scheme: What the New Access-to-Justice Plan Includes
A 25 July 2026 PIB release says DISHA 2.0 will run from 2026 to 2031 with a ₹255 crore outlay and four technology-enabled legal-service components.
India Tiger Conservation Update: Key Official Facts for Environment and Exam Prep
A 28 July 2026 PIB backgrounder highlights India’s tiger conservation framework, including the 2022 tiger estimate, Project Tiger and the role of NTCA.
India’s Bioeconomy Roadmap 2035: What the New NITI Aayog Plan Proposes
NITI Aayog has launched a long-term bioeconomy roadmap that links biotechnology, biomanufacturing, AI, health, agriculture and climate solutions to India’s growth strategy.
Census 2027 Self-Enumeration: What Started in Tamil Nadu and Tripura
The Home Ministry has begun Self-Enumeration under Phase I of Census 2027 in Tamil Nadu and Tripura, highlighting the digital-first features of India’s latest census exercise.
Investment Friendliness Index 2026: How NITI Aayog Benchmarked State Investment Readiness
NITI Aayog has released the Investment Friendliness Index 2026, a comparative framework that measures how states and UTs support investments through infrastructure, regulation and institutions.
Ancient Monuments and Heritage Sites in South India: ASI Numbers to Remember
A Culture Ministry reply gives the latest official count of ASI-protected monuments of national importance in South India and outlines conservation spending and preservation measures.
BRICS DRR Meeting 2026: Joint Statement and India’s Resilience Priorities
India hosted the 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction, where member countries adopted a joint statement and pushed forward the 2025-2028 work plan.
Saving Soil, Securing Farms: Why Soil Health Matters for Agriculture and Climate
A PIB backgrounder explains how soil health, balanced fertiliser use, natural farming and digital advisory systems are being tied together in India’s farm policy.
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: Operation Vijay and Its Lasting Lessons
A PIB backgrounder on Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026 revisits Operation Vijay, the 1999 conflict, and the continuing defence and national-security lessons drawn from it.
FCRA Backgrounder 2026: What the Law Regulates and Why It Matters
A PIB backgrounder revisits the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act as a framework for transparency, accountability and regulation of foreign funding in India.
AISHE 2022-23 and 2023-24: What the Latest Higher-Education Data Shows
The Education Ministry released the latest AISHE reports, showing higher gross enrolment, rising female participation, and continued growth in STEM and social-group enrolment.
India-Panama Maritime Partnership: Logistics, Security and Digital Transformation
India and Panama identified maritime security, logistics, skilling and digital transformation as the main pillars of deeper maritime cooperation in a new bilateral push.
Human-Wildlife Conflict Portal and Centre of Excellence: Key Points for Exams
The Environment Ministry launched a National Human-Wildlife Conflict Portal and inaugurated a Centre of Excellence at Coimbatore to strengthen data, policy support and mitigation planning.
Mission Vatsalya Portal: TrackChild, Khoya-Paya and GHAR in One System
The Women and Child Development Ministry said the unified Mission Vatsalya Portal now brings together TrackChild, Khoya-Paya and GHAR to strengthen child-protection coordination.
Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar Coastal Campaign: Key Facts
Science ministries reviewed preparations for a nationwide coastal cleanliness campaign scheduled for 10–19 September 2026, combining conservation with public participation.
El Niño Preparedness: Government Reviews Monsoon and Kharif Risks
A high-level review examined the possible effects of El Niño on agriculture and other sectors, with ministries asked to coordinate closely with states and vulnerable districts.
Semicon 2.0: Six Pillars of India’s Semiconductor Strategy
The Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 with a ₹1,27,500 crore outlay to strengthen semiconductor design, manufacturing, research and talent development.
Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme: Latest Official Rural Enterprise Snapshot
A PIB backgrounder dated 25 July 2026 says SVEP had supported 4.32 lakh rural enterprises and highlights its role in non-farm livelihoods and social inclusion.
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