National Current Affairs 1. India Hosts Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 India is hosting the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS-2026) from 12–14 March 2026 in New Delhi. The conference is organized at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Hall, ICAR Convention Centre, NASC Complex. The event is hosted by the…
National Current Affairs Government Extends Jal Jeevan Mission and Focuses on Rural Drinking Water The Government of India approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) until December 2028. The programme aims to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to every rural household. The extension is part of JJM 2.0, which emphasizes structural reforms…
🇮🇳 National Affairs Union Budget 2026–27 implementation roadmap released Focus on fiscal consolidation with fiscal deficit target set at 4.4% of GDP. Capital expenditure allocation increased to ₹12.5 lakh crore. Major push to infrastructure, green energy, and digital public infrastructure. Government expands PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan Multi-modal connectivity projects expanded to include logistics…
🇮🇳 National Affairs 🔹 Digital Governance & Policy The Government of India expanded the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) framework to improve service delivery in rural areas. New integrations with Aadhaar-enabled services and UPI aim to streamline welfare transfers and reduce leakages. The initiative supports the Digital India mission and financial inclusion goals. 🔹 Infrastructure &…
🇮🇳 National Affairs • Government Expands Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Framework The Government of India announced expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to strengthen service delivery. DPI includes Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, ONDC, and Account Aggregator systems. Over 1.4 billion Aadhaar IDs and 12+ billion monthly UPI transactions highlight India’s digital governance scale. DPI expansion aims…
🌍 International Affairs • G20 Financial Stability Dialogue Updates Finance ministers and central bank governors held consultations to address global debt vulnerabilities and inflation management. Developing economies highlighted rising external debt stress and currency volatility. Multilateral institutions emphasized strengthening sovereign debt restructuring frameworks. • UN Climate Adaptation Financing Push The United Nations renewed pressure on…
🌍 International Affairs 🔹 Global Climate Adaptation Fund Expansion The Green Climate Fund approved USD 2.4 billion for climate adaptation projects. Beneficiary regions include South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Pacific Island nations. Focus areas: coastal protection, drought-resistant agriculture, and climate-resilient infrastructure. India welcomed the decision as it strengthens climate financing support for developing countries. 🔹…
1. National Affairs (India) 1.1 Union Budget 2026–27 Highlights Union Budget 2026–27 presented on 01 February 2026 by the Union Finance Minister of India. Fiscal Deficit Target: Approximately 4.5% of GDP, aligned with medium-term fiscal consolidation. Capital Expenditure Allocation: Increased by over 10%, focusing on railways, highways, and digital infrastructure. Agriculture & Rural Development: Enhanced…
🔹 National Affairs (India) The Union Government approved a ₹18,500 crore National Logistics Efficiency Enhancement Programmeaimed at reducing India’s logistics cost from 13–14% of GDP to below 9% by 2030, aligning with global benchmarks. The Ministry of Education launched “AI Skilling for Bharat”, targeting training of 1 crore students in artificial intelligence and data analytics…
1. National Affairs (India) The Government of India intensified nationwide observance of National Startup Week 2026, focusing on deep-tech, defence manufacturing, fintech innovation, and agritech adoption. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced the completion milestone of over 1,000 km of access-controlled expressways under Bharatmala Phase-I during FY 2025–26. The Ministry of Education expanded…
