UPSSSC Current Affairs — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026
PM Mudra Yojana completes 11 years: 57.79 crore loans worth ₹40.07 lakh crore
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana, launched on 8 April 2015, completed 11 years on 8 April 2026, with over 57.79 crore loans sanctioned and ₹40.07 lakh crore disbursed.
India rises to third in the world for renewable energy capacity, overtaking Brazil
India ranks third in the world for installed renewable energy capacity, ahead of Brazil, according to IRENA's Renewable Energy Statistics 2026, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on 8 April 2026.
National Quantum Mission demonstrates 1,000-km quantum communication network
A 1,000-km quantum communication network built with QNu Labs' indigenous technology has been demonstrated under the National Quantum Mission, against a target of 2,000 km over eight years, Dr Jitendra Singh was told on 8 April 2026.
Cabinet approves NBS rates for P&K fertilisers for Kharif 2026
The Union Cabinet on 8 April 2026 approved Nutrient Based Subsidy rates on phosphatic and potassic fertilisers for Kharif 2026 (1 April–30 September), with a tentative requirement of about ₹41,533.81 crore.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026
NITI Aayog report: women now hold ₹76 lakh crore, or 26%, of India's credit
NITI Aayog CEO Nidhi Chhibber released the second edition of 'From Borrowers to Builders: Women and India's Evolving Credit Market' on 7 April 2026; it finds women hold a ₹76 lakh crore credit portfolio, 26% of system credit.
Rare earth magnet scheme draws 25+ firms to pre-bid meeting; bids due 28 May
The Ministry of Heavy Industries held a pre-bid conference on 7 April 2026 for the ₹7,280 crore Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets, which aims for 6,000 MTPA of integrated NdFeB magnet capacity.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026
NSO launches first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises
The National Statistics Office announced on 6 April 2026 the launch of the first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE), covering about 1.21 lakh enterprises with 2024-25 as the reference year.
Railways approves ₹1,364.45 crore for Kavach and signalling upgrades
Indian Railways on 6 April 2026 announced approval of works worth ₹1,364.45 crore, including Kavach 4.0 on 232 Southern Railway locomotives and electronic interlocking at 49 South Central Railway stations.
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.