APSC (Assam) Current Affairs — Last 6 months
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Mon, 06 Apr 2026
GeM crosses ₹18.4 lakh crore cumulative GMV
The Government e Marketplace (GeM) said on 6 April 2026 that it has reached a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value of ₹18.4 lakh crore, including over ₹5 lakh crore in 2025-26.
BSIP study sets pollen size thresholds to trace early farming in the Ganga Plain
Scientists at the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences have set a 'paired biometric threshold' to tell cereal pollen from wild grass pollen, helping reconstruct the history of farming in the Central Ganga Plain, DST said on 6 April 2026.
Narendra Bhooshan takes charge as Secretary, Department of Land Resources
Narendra Bhooshan, a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, on 6 April 2026.
Domestic textile market reached ₹14.95 lakh crore in 2024, says household survey
Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on 6 April 2026 released 'Market for Textiles & Clothing: National Household Survey 2024', which puts India's textile market at ₹14.95 lakh crore in 2024.
Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 generates 1.91 crore DLCs
The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare said on 6 April 2026 that over 1.91 crore Digital Life Certificates were generated in 2025-26 under DLC Campaign 4.0, with over 1.16 crore made through face authentication.
Rajya Sabha Chairman administers oath to 19 newly elected and re-elected members
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan on 6 April 2026 administered the oath or affirmation to 19 newly elected or re-elected members from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Odisha.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026
National Maritime Day observed on 5 April
National Maritime Day was observed on 5 April 2026; it marks the voyage of the SS Loyalty, owned by the Scindia Steam Navigation Company, from Mumbai to London on 5 April 1919.
West Asia situation: government steps up LPG safeguards, over 7 lakh return to India
The government said on 5 April 2026 that Delivery Authentication Code-based LPG deliveries had risen to 90% and that over 7,02,000 passengers had returned to India since 28 February amid the West Asia situation.
Mission Karmayogi launches first administrative training programme for scientists and academicians
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 5 April 2026 launched the first-ever 'Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists and Academicians' programme under Mission Karmayogi, along with a revamped UNNATI portal and a CBC–RIS MoU.
Agriculture Minister orders review of crop damage from hailstorms and heavy rain
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 5 April 2026 took cognisance of heavy rainfall and hailstorms in several states and directed officials to review crop damage.
Vice President addresses Global Conference of Meditation Leaders at Bharat Mandapam
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on 5 April 2026 addressed the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, citing the Tamil sage Thirumoolar.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026
Indian Railways posts record 1,670 MT freight loading in 2025-26
Indian Railways loaded a record 1,670 million tonnes of freight in 2025-26 and produced 1,674 locomotives and 6,677 LHB coaches, the Railway Ministry said on 4 April 2026.
Department of Social Justice posts highest-ever spending of ₹11,810.82 crore in 2025-26
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment spent a record ₹11,810.82 crore in 2025-26, nearly 14% more than in 2024-25, Union Minister Dr Virendra Kumar said on 4 April 2026.