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VIKSIT BHARAT–GUARANTEE FOR ROZGAR AND AAJEEVIKA MISSION (GRAMIN) [VB-GRAM-G] Why in the News? New Scheme: The Centre has announced an outlay of over ₹1.25 lakh crore as VB-GRAM-G is set to replace MGNREGA from 1 July 2026. Enhanced Guarantee: The new framework increases the statutory employment guarantee from 100 days to 125 days per rural …
Read MoreJal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Strengthens Rural Water Governance Why in the News ? The Union Government has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland, and Puducherry under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 to improve rural drinking water supply and strengthen community-led water governance. MoUs to Enhance Rural Drinking Water Access The …
Read MoreMGNREGS WITNESSED DECLINE IN SCALE AND EMPLOYMENT IN 2025-26 Why in the News? A report by the NREGA Sangharsh Morcha and LibTech India found a sharp decline in the scale and reach of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGS) during 2025-26. The findings come ahead of the proposed implementation of the Viksit Bharat …
Read MoreBattery Storage Push Under Revamped PM-KUSUM 2.0 Why in the News ? The Centre is planning to introduce battery energy storage in the revamped PM-KUSUM 2.0 scheme as the current scheme expires in March 2026. This aims to address solar generation-demand mismatch in agriculture and improve grid efficiency and reliability while ensuring compliance with environmental …
Read MoreDaily Current Affairs Digest for UPSC & Competitive Exams | 2nd March 2026 1. India Enters High-End Semiconductor Manufacturing In a major boost to India’s semiconductor ecosystem, Micron Technology launched its advanced ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The plant was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and marks India’s entry …
Read MoreDaily Current Affairs Digest for UPSC & Competitive Exams | 28th February 2026 1. Launch of Digital Food Currency Pilot in Puducherry The Indian government rolled out a pioneering pilot for the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Digital Food Currency in Puducherry under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). This initiative allows direct …
Read MoreDaily Current Affairs Digest for UPSC & Competitive Exams | 27th February2026 Canada–India Strategic Engagement: PM Mark Carney’s First Visit Mark Carney began his first official visit to India, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties. Key Highlights: Engagement with business leaders in Mumbai to boost trade and investment. Delegation-level talks with Narendra Modi …
Read MorePM APPROVES FOUR MAJOR WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES Why in the News? Policy Decisions: Prime Minister approved four major schemes covering women empowerment, agriculture infrastructure, accident care, and startups from Seva Teerth office. Welfare Expansion: Government announced enhanced financial outlays and expanded targets for Lakhpati Didi, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, PM RAHAT, and Startup India Fund …
Read MorePanchayati Raj Ministry Launches Sabki Yojana Abhiyaan Why in the News ? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) will launch the ‘Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas’ Abhiyaan from October 2, to prepare Panchayat Development Plans (PDPs) for 2026–27. The campaign aims to strengthen participatory governance, improve service delivery, and promote tribal empowerment. Promoting Participatory Rural Governance: …
Read MorePM Modi Launches Bihar Women Employment Scheme Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Bihar’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, directly transferring ₹10,000 to each of 75 lakh women, promoting self-employment, empowerment, and economic independence for women in the state. This initiative aligns with India’s broader development cooperation efforts and addresses domestic …
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