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3 April 2026
LatestCabinet Approves Amendment to Representation of the People Act, 1951
PolityThe Union Cabinet cleared amendments to the Representation of the People Act, 1951 to streamline electoral roll management and enable Aadhaar-linked voter verification on an optional basis. The amendments reinforce the constitutional mandate under Article 326 for universal adult suffrage while strengthening ECI's administrative powers.
RBI Releases Annual Report on State Finances 2025-26
EconomyThe Reserve Bank of India published its annual study of state government finances, noting that aggregate fiscal deficit of states declined to 2.9% of GSDP in 2025-26 (BE). Revenue expenditure on social services rose 12% YoY, while capex utilisation improved across major states. The report is a key reference for FRBM compliance.
ISRO Successfully Tests Semi-Cryogenic Engine SE2000 at LPSC Mahendragiri
ScienceThe Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) conducted a long-duration hot test of the semi-cryogenic engine SE2000 for 200 seconds, achieving full thrust of 2000 kN. The engine uses liquid oxygen and refined kerosene (RP-1) and will power the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), replacing the current GSLV Mk III for heavier payloads.
Ministry of Environment Notifies Wetland Conservation Rules 2026
EnvironmentMoEFCC notified the Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2026 expanding the list of regulated activities near Ramsar sites and mandating state-level wetland authorities to prepare management plans within 18 months. India now has 89 Ramsar sites — the highest in Asia. The rules align with the Ramsar Convention obligations.
India and UAE Sign MoU on Digital Infrastructure Cooperation
InternationalIndia and the UAE signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in digital public infrastructure (DPI), including sharing the India Stack architecture — Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker — as replicable models. The agreement was signed during the bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Global Technology Summit in New Delhi.
PM-KUSUM Scheme Crosses 3 Lakh Solar Pump Installation Milestone
SchemesThe Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme has achieved installation of 3 lakh solar-powered agricultural pumps, reducing diesel dependence in rural areas. The scheme aims for 35 lakh installations by 2028, with farmers receiving 30% central subsidy and state subsidy of up to 30%.
Dr Rajesh Kumar Appointed as New Director General of ICMR
AppointmentsThe Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Dr Rajesh Kumar as Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the apex body for biomedical and health research in India under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. ICMR was established in 1911.
Army Inducts DRDO-Developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile System
DefenceThe Indian Army formally inducted the DRDO-developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) system into its Air Defence Corps. The all-weather, mobile system can engage multiple targets simultaneously at low to medium altitudes and is built around a phased array radar with 360° coverage, replacing legacy Pechora systems.
GSI Completes Mapping of Lithium Deposits in Chhattisgarh's Korba Region
GeographyGeological Survey of India (GSI) confirmed significant lithium-bearing pegmatite deposits in Korba district, Chhattisgarh, following aeromagnetic and ground surveys. The find adds to India's strategic mineral reserves crucial for EV battery manufacturing. India earlier discovered 5.9 million tonne lithium reserves in Reasi, J&K in 2023.
SC Rules on Interpretation of "Creamy Layer" in OBC Reservations
PolityThe Supreme Court delivered a significant judgment clarifying the criteria for "creamy layer" exclusion among OBCs, holding that economic criteria alone cannot be determinative and that social backwardness must be assessed periodically. The ruling interprets Articles 15(4) and 16(4) of the Constitution and builds on the Indra Sawhney case (1992).
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• Parliament Passes the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2026
• India's Index of Industrial Production Records 6.2% Growth in February 2026
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• Ministry of Home Affairs Releases Annual Crime Statistics Report 2025
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• Centre Closes Financial Year 2025-26 with Fiscal Deficit at 5.1% of GDP
• Parliament Passes the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 Receives Presidential Assent
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• Reserve Bank of India Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 6.25% in MPC Meet
• Supreme Court Constitution Bench Delivers Verdict on Sub-Classification within SC/ST
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• India's Merchandise Exports Grow 8.4% to $442 Billion in 2025-26
• President Gives Assent to the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act 2025
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• CPI Inflation Falls to 3.6% in February 2026 — Below RBI Target for Third Straight Month
• Election Commission Announces Schedule for Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections 2026
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• India's GDP Growth for Q3 FY2025-26 Pegged at 7.4% by NSO
• Union Budget Passed by Parliament; Finance Bill 2026 Receives Rajya Sabha Nod
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• India's Index of Industrial Production Grows 5.8% in January 2026
• Lok Sabha Passes the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Rules 2026
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• India's Direct Tax Collections Exceed ₹22 Lakh Crore in FY2025-26
• Cabinet Approves New Ports, Shipping & Waterways Bill 2025 Replacing Outdated Colonial Laws
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• External Commercial Borrowings Rise 22% to $38 Billion in April–February 2025-26
• Rajya Sabha Passes Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill on Simultaneous Elections
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• SEBI Mandates T+0 Settlement Across All NSE & BSE Stocks by April 2026
• Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev — Shaheed Diwas Observed on March 23
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• RBI Releases Draft Framework for Unified Lending Interface 2.0
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• Parliament Passes the Digital Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2026
• India's Current Account Deficit Narrows to 0.8% of GDP in Q3 FY26
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• GST Council Recommends Rate Rationalisation on 148 Goods and Services
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• India Hosts 18th G20 Sherpa Meeting Ahead of South Africa Summit
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• Finance Ministry Tables Interim Fiscal Consolidation Roadmap for FY27–FY30
• Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Ruling on Article 370 Abrogation Challenge
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• RBI Releases Draft Liquidity Coverage Ratio Framework Revisions for Banks
• India Launches NAVIC-Based Precision Agriculture Service for 8 States
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• India's WPI Inflation Falls to 1.2% in February 2026 — 28-Month Low
• Cabinet Approves National Green Hydrogen Mission Phase II with ₹19,744 Crore Outlay
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• RBI Monetary Policy Committee Holds Repo Rate at 6.00% — Accommodative Stance Maintained
• ISRO Successfully Deploys GSAT-N3 Communication Satellite in Geostationary Orbit
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• India's Exports Reach USD 820 Billion in FY26 — Record High
• Cabinet Approves Geological Survey of India Strategic Minerals Act
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• Cabinet Approves National Quantum Mission Phase II with ₹6,003 Crore Outlay
• RBI Releases Report on Currency and Finance 2025-26: Focus on Green Finance
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• Finance Ministry Releases Interim Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Report
• Election Commission Announces Model Code of Conduct for Four State Assembly Elections
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• Cabinet Approves PM Vishwakarma Scheme Phase II with ₹15,000 Crore Allocation
• IMD Establishes 10 New Agro-Meteorological Field Units Under FASAL Programme
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• India's Wholesale Price Index Inflation Falls to 1.8% in February 2026
• India Launches Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C61 Carrying EOS-09 Earth Observation Satellite
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• India's Unified Payments Interface Records 18.5 Billion Transactions in February 2026
• India Achieves 300 Million Smart Meter Installation Target Under RDSS Scheme
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• International Women's Day: Government Launches Mission Shakti 2.0 with ₹25,000 Crore Budget
• RBI Launches UPI Lite X for Offline Near-Field Communication Payments
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• India's GST Collection Crosses ₹2.5 Lakh Crore for the First Time in February 2026
• ISRO's Aditya-L1 Solar Observatory Releases First Peer-Reviewed Findings on Solar Flares
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• Cabinet Approves National Education Policy Implementation Framework for Higher Education 2026-31
• India's Foreign Direct Investment Inflows Cross USD 100 Billion in 2025-26
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• Union Budget 2026-27 Presented: ₹11.11 Lakh Crore Capital Expenditure Announced
• Budget 2026-27 Announces Viksit Bharat Research Initiative with ₹1 Lakh Crore Corpus