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…
Latest Current Affairs 2026: Daily National, International, Economy, Environment & Security Updates for Competitive Exams
17&18 March 2026 Explore the latest current affairs of 2026 with daily updates covering important developments from India and across the world. This section provides concise and reliable news on national events, international relations, economy,…
Public Insurance Registry (PIR): IRDAI’s Digital Reform for India’s Insurance Sector
Source: Economic Times Context: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has proposed the creation of a Public Insurance Registry (PIR) to modernise India’s insurance data infrastructure. The proposal was discussed at a…
Bima Sugam 2026: IRDAI’s Plan to Launch Standardised Insurance Products in India
Source: Business Standard Context: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is set to launch standardised insurance products on the Bima Sugam digital platform in 2026. The roadmap was finalised during a meeting between IRDAI…
RBI Wins “Initiative of the Year” for .bank.in Domain: Enhancing Cybersecurity in Digital Banking
Source: Economic Times Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been awarded the “Initiative of the Year” by Central Banking for launching the .bank.in domain, a dedicated internet domain for India’s banking sector. This recognition highlights…