One Liner Current Affairs
April 1, 2026
| No. | Topic | Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PM SVANidhi Scheme | Provides collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors; over ₹17,115 crore disbursed benefiting more than 1 crore vendors since 2020 |
| 2 | CCRAS – Anuvadini AI MoU | Partnership to translate Ayurveda research into 13 Indian languages using AI; aims to improve accessibility and promote traditional medicine knowledge |
| 3 | Small Savings Rates | Government retained interest rates unchanged for Q1 FY27; ensures stable returns on schemes like PPF, NSC, SSY, SCSS and KVP |
| 4 | IndiaSkills Competition 2025-26 | National-level skill competition launched in Greater Noida to promote vocational excellence and industry-ready workforce |
| 5 | SEBI Action on EliteCon | Securities and Exchange Board of India imposed ₹51.2 crore penalty and market ban for insider trading, stock price manipulation, and dumping shares on retail investors |
| 6 | PM E-DRIVE Scheme | Subsidy for electric two-wheelers extended till July 2026; incentives provided via VAHAN portal to boost EV adoption and green mobility |
| 7 | DGCA – GSV MoU | Aviation regulator partnered with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya for skill development; includes B.Sc AME program and focus on MRO sector growth |
| 8 | Punjab MMMDSY Scheme | Provides monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000–₹1,500 to women via DBT; aims at women empowerment and social security |
| 9 | MeitY ECMS Projects | Approved 29 projects worth ₹7,104 crore under Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme; targets ₹84,515 crore production and job creation |
| 10 | Census 2027 | India’s first fully digital census; 16th census overall and 8th post-independence; conducted in two phases—House Listing and Population Enumeration |
| 11 | BEL Radar Deal | Ministry of Defence signed ₹1,950 crore contract with BEL for mountain radars to enhance high-altitude surveillance and indigenous defence capabilities |
| 12 | India – Nagoya Protocol | India emerged as global leader in issuing IRCCs under Access and Benefit Sharing mechanism, promoting biodiversity conservation |
| 13 | RBI Penalty on Airtel Payments Bank | Reserve Bank of India imposed ₹31.8 lakh penalty for non-compliance with financial reporting norms based on supervisory findings |
| 14 | GRSE Warships Delivery | Garden Reach Shipbuilders delivered three warships (Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, Agray), strengthening naval capabilities in stealth, survey, and anti-submarine operations |
| 15 | India–Algeria Talks | 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations held in Algiers to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, diplomacy, and strategic sectors |
| 16 | Drug Rehabilitation Centres | Government to establish Nasha Mukti Kendras across all districts to address drug abuse through treatment and rehabilitation |
| 17 | Navy Receives Malwan | Indian Navy inducted second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, boosting coastal defence and underwater surveillance |
| 18 | NESTS Foundation Day | National Education Society for Tribal Students to celebrate 8th Foundation Day at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi |
| 19 | Samrat Samprati Museum | PM inaugurated museum at Koba, Gandhinagar on Mahavir Jayanti, showcasing Jain heritage and history |
| 20 | Chandrikapersad Santokhi Death | Former President of Suriname passed away at 67; known for strengthening India ties and economic reforms |
| 21 | SCAP – CSIR MoU | Science City Andhra Pradesh and CSIR-NIScPR collaboration to promote science communication, research, and evidence-based policymaking |
| 22 | PM KUSUM Extension | Scheme extended till March 2027 to support solar pumps, reduce diesel usage, and enhance farmers’ income through renewable energy |
