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Thu, 01 Jan 2026

💹 GDP, Inflation & Economic Data 📍 India

MoSPI unveils new logo and mascot 'Sankhyiki'

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation unveiled a new logo carrying the message 'Data for Development' and a citizen-friendly mascot named 'Sankhyiki' on 1 January 2026.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · Banking & Insurance +1 2 MCQs
🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 India

Department of Fertilizers launches fully digital integrated fertilizer subsidy claim process

Union Minister J. P. Nadda launched an integrated online fertilizer subsidy claim process on 1 January 2026, linking the Department of Fertilizers' iFMS with the PFMS of the Controller General of Accounts.

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🔬 Science & Technology 📍 India

BSNL launches Voice over WiFi calling nationwide

BSNL on 1 January 2026 rolled out Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi), or Wi-Fi Calling, to customers in all telecom circles, free of extra charge.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · Defence +1 1 MCQs
📋 State Schemes 📍 Assam

Assam announces 'Nijut Babu Asoni' monthly aid for male UG and PG students

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on 1 January 2026 the 'Nijut Babu Asoni' scheme, giving ₹1,000 a month to male undergraduate and ₹2,000 to postgraduate students from families earning under ₹4 lakh.

For: State PSC · Teaching · Judiciary 2 MCQs
💹 Economy 📍 India

MCA replaces annual director KYC with a simpler filing once every three years

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs said on 1 January 2026 that the annual KYC filing for company directors under Rule 12A will be replaced by a simpler KYC intimation once every three years from 31 March 2026.

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🔬 Science & Technology 📍 Delhi

DST has set up 15 Inclusive Technology Business Incubators; Jitendra Singh reviews DTU's

On 1 January 2026 at Delhi Technological University, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said DST has set up 15 Inclusive Technology Business Incubators in universities, and three DTU startups received ₹5 lakh Startup Ignition Grants.

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Wed, 31 Dec 2025

🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Maharashtra Must know

Cabinet approves ₹19,142 crore Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot six-lane greenfield corridor

On 31 December 2025 in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the 374 km six-lane greenfield access-controlled Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra on BOT (Toll) mode at ₹19,142 crore.

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🔬 Science & Technology 📍 India Important

India's broadband subscriber base crosses 1 billion

India's broadband subscriber base crossed 1 billion (100.37 crore) at the end of November 2025, more than six times the 13.15 crore of November 2015, the Communications Ministry said on 31 December 2025.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Odisha Important

Cabinet approves ₹1,526 crore upgrade of NH-326 Mohana–Koraput section in Odisha

The Union Cabinet on 31 December 2025 approved widening the Mohana–Koraput section of NH-326 in southern Odisha to two lanes with paved shoulders on EPC mode, at ₹1,526.21 crore.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 India Important

DRDO conducts salvo launch of two Pralay missiles off Odisha coast

DRDO successfully carried out a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the Odisha coast on 31 December 2025, as part of user evaluation trials.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 India Important

PM Modi chairs 50th PRAGATI meeting; reviews five projects worth over ₹40,000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 50th meeting of PRAGATI on 31 December 2025, reviewing five infrastructure projects across five states worth over ₹40,000 crore and setting the mantra 'Reform to Simplify, Perform to Deliver, Transform to Impact'.

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🏅 Other Sports 📍 India Important

Centre notifies commencement of select provisions of National Sports Governance Act, 2025 from 1 January 2026

The Sports Ministry notified on 31 December 2025 that select provisions of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, including those on National Sports Bodies and the National Sports Board, come into force on 1 January 2026.

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💹 Economy 📍 India

MCA to open 3 new Regional Directorates and 6 new Registrars of Companies from 16 February 2026

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs said on 31 December 2025 that it will open three new Regional Directorates and six new Registrar of Companies offices with effect from 16 February 2026.

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💹 Trade & Industry 📍 India

Government launches Market Access Support intervention under Export Promotion Mission

The Commerce Ministry on 31 December 2025 launched the Market Access Support intervention under the NIRYAT DISHA sub-scheme of the Export Promotion Mission, mandating at least 35% MSME participation in supported events.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 India

Vande Bharat Sleeper completes CRS high-speed trial at 180 kmph on Kota–Nagda section

Indian Railways said on 31 December 2025 that the 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper train completed its final high-speed trial under the Commissioner of Railway Safety, touching 180 kmph on the Kota–Nagda section.

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🏅 Other Sports 📍 Karnataka

Foundation laid for ₹75 crore High Performance Centre at SAI NSSC Bengaluru

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on 31 December 2025 virtually inaugurated the foundation-stone ceremony for a ₹75 crore High Performance Centre at SAI's Netaji Subhas Southern Centre, Bengaluru, backed by ₹60 crore of HAL CSR funds.

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🌿 Climate Change 📍 India

PM E-DRIVE meets e-3W (L5) target of 2.88 lakh units ahead of time

The Ministry of Heavy Industries said on 31 December 2025 that the PM E-DRIVE target of 2.88 lakh electric three-wheelers (L5) was met ahead of time, closing incentives for the segment after 26 December 2025.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 Chhattisgarh

Centre releases ₹224.58 crore XV Finance Commission grants to Chhattisgarh panchayats

The Union Government released the first instalment of 2025–26 Untied Grants worth ₹224.58 crore under the XV Finance Commission to rural local bodies in Chhattisgarh, the Panchayati Raj Ministry said on 31 December 2025.

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🎓 Education 📍 India

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 crosses record 3 crore registrations

Registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 crossed a record 3 crore from students, parents and teachers as of 30 December 2025, the Ministry of Education said on 31 December 2025.

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Tue, 30 Dec 2025

📋 Central Schemes 📍 India Must know

Shivraj Singh Chouhan assures MGNREGA functionaries of continuity under VB-G RAM G Act

Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a video-conference with over 2 lakh MGNREGA functionaries on 30 December 2025, assuring them that the transition to the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 will not affect their services.

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🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Gujarat Important

Kavach 4.0 commissioned on Gujarat's first section, Bajwa (Vadodara)–Ahmedabad

Indian Railways commissioned the indigenous automatic train protection system Kavach 4.0 on the 96-km Bajwa (Vadodara)–Ahmedabad section, Gujarat's first, Railways said on 30 December 2025.

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🔬 Health & Medicine 📍 Madhya Pradesh Important

Indore's Bhagirathpura hit by contaminated-water outbreak; MP announces aid, suspensions and probe

A diarrhoea and vomiting outbreak from contaminated municipal water in Indore's Bhagirathpura locality led Madhya Pradesh on 30 December 2025 to announce ₹2 lakh for bereaved families, free treatment, suspensions and a three-member probe.

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💹 Banking & RBI 📍 India Important

SMFCL, India's first maritime NBFC, begins lending with ₹4,300 crore of sanctions

Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) approved loan sanctions of about ₹4,300 crore at its 51st Board Meeting on 30 December 2025, formally starting its lending operations.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Kerala Important

Vice-President inaugurates 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage at Varkala, Kerala

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage at the Sivagiri Mutt in Varkala, Kerala, on 30 December 2025, highlighting Sree Narayana Guru's teachings.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Vice-President addresses Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 valedictory at Rameswaram

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the valedictory function of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 at Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, on 30 December 2025.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 India Important

MoD signs ₹4,666 crore contracts for CQB carbines and heavyweight torpedoes

The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹4,666 crore on 30 December 2025 for over 4.25 lakh Close Quarter Battle carbines and 48 heavyweight torpedoes for the Kalvari-class submarines.

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🎓 Education 📍 India Important

PM-YUVA 3.0 results: 43 young authors chosen in 22 Indian languages and English

The results of PM-YUVA 3.0, the Prime Minister's Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors run by the National Book Trust, were declared on 30 December 2025, selecting 43 authors under 30.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 India Important

Jal Shakti Ministry launches Jal Seva Aankalan for Gram Panchayat-led water service assessment

Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil e-launched Jal Seva Aankalan on 30 December 2025, a Gram Panchayat-led digital tool on the Jal Jeevan Mission portal to assess drinking water services in Har Ghar Jal villages.

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🏅 Other Sports 📍 India Important

Arjun Erigaisi wins bronze at FIDE World Blitz Championship 2025 in Doha

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi won bronze at the FIDE World Blitz Championship in Doha on 30 December 2025 after losing the semifinal to Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov.

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🔬 Science & Technology 📍 India Important

DoT releases National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025, effective 30 December 2025

The Department of Telecommunications released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025), effective 30 December 2025, identifying the 6425–7125 MHz band for IMT and Ka, Q and V bands for satellite services.

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