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…
National Affairs (India) Union Government Approves Revised Green Hydrogen Mission Targets The National Green Hydrogen Mission target has been revised to 7 million metric tonnes per annum by 2030, up from the earlier 5 MMT target. Total outlay under the mission now stands at ₹23,500 crore. The mission aims to reduce carbon emissions by nearly…
National Affairs (India) Union Government Reviews Fiscal Consolidation Roadmap The Ministry of Finance reaffirmed its commitment to reduce the fiscal deficit to below 4.5% of GDP by FY 2026. Gross tax revenue collection for FY 2025–26 (till November 2025) crossed ₹21.4 lakh crore, reflecting steady growth in GST and direct taxes. Capital expenditure focus remains…
National Affairs The Union Government of India approved the Phase-II expansion of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, integrating additional 14 infrastructure ministries, raising the total to 44 ministries for unified logistics planning. The Ministry of Rural Development reported that over 9.25 crore households have been provided employment under MGNREGA during FY 2025–26 so…
National Affairs (India) The Government of India approved the National Digital Agriculture Mission (NDAM) Expansion Phase with an additional outlay of ₹9,800 crore, aiming to onboard 6 crore farmers onto AI-based advisory platforms by 2027. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways inaugurated 12 new National Highway stretches across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra,…
1. National Affairs (India) The Government of India launched the National Urban Digital Infrastructure Mission (NUDIM) on 19 December 2025 to integrate urban governance platforms across 100 smart cities. Implementing ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Objective: Unified digital services for property tax, utilities, transport, and grievance redressal Initial budget allocation: ₹7,500 crore Narendra…
National Current Affairs (India) The Union Government reviewed the progress of the Digital Public Infrastructure expansion with emphasis on Aadhaar-linked service delivery, Direct Benefit Transfer efficiency, and interoperability among government platforms. The Reserve Bank of India highlighted the need for enhanced cyber resilience in banks and NBFCs amid rising digital payment volumes and increasing adoption…
National Affairs (India) The Government of India reviewed the progress of the National Infrastructure Pipeline, focusing on accelerating projects in logistics, renewable energy, highways, and urban infrastructure to boost economic growth and employment. The Ministry of Education launched a nationwide digital skill enhancement initiative aimed at improving AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics competencies among university…
