PLFS Monthly Bulletin February 2026: LFPR, WPR and Unemployment Trends
Source: PIB Context: The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Monthly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for February 2026. The data highlights: What is PLFS…
Gyan Bharatam Mission 2026: Maharashtra’s Manuscript Survey and India’s Cultural Digitisation Drive
Source: IE Context: The Government of Maharashtra has launched a large-scale initiative to identify and document ancient manuscripts under the Gyan Bharatam Mission (GBM), a flagship programme of the Ministry of Culture. This initiative forms part of a…
Appropriation Bill 2026: Meaning, Constitutional Provisions, Process and Significance
Source: News on Air Context: The Appropriation Bill 2026 has been passed by Parliament, with the Rajya Sabha returning it to the Lok Sabha after discussion. The Finance Minister defended the Budget as transparent and realistic, completing a crucial step…
Economic Stabilisation Fund (2026): India’s Fiscal Buffer Against Global Shocks
Source: TH Context: The Finance Minister of India has announced an allocation of ₹57,381 crore for a new Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF). The fund is designed to help India navigate global economic uncertainties, including: What is the Economic…
Transgender Rights Amendment Bill 2026: Key Changes, Constitutional Issues and Debate
Source: IE Context: The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha to amend the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. The proposed amendments have triggered significant debate as…
BHAVYA Scheme 2026: ₹33,660 Crore Plan for 100 Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks in India
Source: Mint Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) with a total outlay of ₹33,660 crore. The scheme aims to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India by 2032 to boost manufacturing, improve…
D-SIBs in India: RBI Framework, HDFC Bank Context and Financial Stability Explained
Source: TH Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reassured markets regarding HDFC Bank following the resignation of its chairman, stating that the bank continues to remain a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) with strong governance and…
UPI Global Expansion & Scapia Pay Launch (2026): Digital Payments Ecosystem in Focus
Context: India’s digital payment ecosystem continues to expand globally and domestically: These developments highlight India’s growing leadership in real-time digital payments and fintech innovation. UPI Expansion in Sri Lanka by NIPL What is the…
Budget 2026 Carbon Credit Programme: CCUS vs Carbon Farming
Source: TH Context: The Union Budget 2026 announced a ₹20,000 crore carbon credit programme, leading to confusion regarding its actual focus: Official indications suggest that the programme is primarily aimed at industrial carbon capture technologies…
Coconut Promotion Scheme 2026: India’s Strategy to Boost Productivity and Exports
Source: TOI Context: The Government of India, in the Union Budget 2026–27, announced the Coconut Promotion Scheme to strengthen the coconut sector, where India is the largest producer globally with a 30.37% share. The scheme is part of a broader ₹350…