FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 has been referred to a 31-member JPC amid Opposition protests. Know key facts, FCRA background, JPC composition and exam points. Lok Sabha Refers FCRA Amendment Bill to JPC The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been referred by the Lok Sabha to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed…
Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25 recognise 115 artists, including 7 Akademi Fellows and 108 awardees. Check key facts, history and exam-focused details. Sangeet Natak Akademi Announces Major Cultural Honours The Sangeet Natak Akademi has announced a major set of honours recognising distinguished contributions to India’s performing arts. For the years 2024 and 2025, the Akademi…
Independence Day 2026 theme is “Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat@2047.” Know its meaning, significance, 80th Independence Day and 150 years of Vande Mataram. India’s 80th Independence Day to Focus on Yuva Shakti India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026, and this year’s celebrations will place special emphasis on “Yuva Shakti for…
PLFS April June 2026 highlights India’s LFPR, WPR, unemployment rate, female participation, rural employment and key labour-market trends for government exam preparation. PLFS April–June 2026 Bulletin Released The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin for April–June 2026 on 10 August 2026. The bulletin, prepared by…
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana 2026: Know PMFBY objectives, benefits, eligibility, premium rates, crop coverage, history and key facts for government exams. PMFBY 2026: A Crop Insurance Safety Net for Farmers The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a major crop insurance scheme of the Government of India aimed at protecting farmers from financial…
Russia to India railway route proposal could create new Eurasian connectivity through Central and South Asia. Know the route, significance, challenges, INSTC link and exam facts. Russia Explores Direct Rail Connectivity with India Russia has proposed exploring an ambitious railway connection that could eventually link Moscow with the Indian Ocean and provide a new overland…
MSME Bill 2026 passed by Lok Sabha aims to tackle delayed payments, strengthen dispute resolution, expand TReDS use and improve ease of doing business for MSMEs. Parliament Clears Key MSME Reform Bill The Lok Sabha passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 on 7 August 2026, following its passage in the…
GOBARdhan scheme 2026 approved with ₹23,731 crore outlay to boost Compressed Biogas production, waste-to-energy, rural development and India’s circular bioeconomy. GOBARdhan Scheme Receives Major Cabinet Approval The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme on 6 August 2026 with a total outlay of ₹23,731 crore. The scheme…
UPI charges bill 2026 creates a framework for possible digital payment charges. Know the UPI Bill, MDR, NPCI, key provisions and exam-important facts. Lok Sabha Approves Changes Affecting UPI Payments The Lok Sabha has passed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, opening the door for the government to permit banks and payment…
Gaganyaan Mission 2026 reaches major milestones as ISRO targets its first uncrewed flight in Q4 2026. Know key facts about LVM3, Vyommitra, human-rating and India’s space programme for government exams. Gaganyaan Mission Moves Closer to Human Spaceflight India’s ambitious Gaganyaan Mission has reached important technical milestones as the country moves closer to conducting its first…
