NewsDaily Current Affairs — 5 September 2026 — Banking
17 stories for Banking today, across Awards, Schemes, Economy, International, Sci & Tech, Environment and Health.
Leading today: Maharashtra teachers receive National Teacher Award 2026 from President Murmu
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- Maharashtra teachers receive National Teacher Award 2026 from President Murmu
- VISHWAS 2026 offers employers dispute settlement at reduced penalties
- GeM and Textiles Committee sign MoU for recycled textile procurement
- Finished steel production rises 3.8 percent to 68.1 Mt
- Government targets ₹10 lakh crore in loans for SHGs
- Corporate Mitra Course commences with 2879 learners in first batch
- India–EU FTA would scrap or reduce tariffs on goods exports
- NCPCR campaign rescues over 3,800 children
- India wins nine medals at International Earth Science Olympiad
- Vice-President inaugurates Advanced Instrumentation Facility at Panjab University
- CIL coal supplies rise 6.70% in April–August
- IIT Kharagpur healthcare hub enters sustainable phase
- ECLGS 5.0 aims for additional credit up to ₹2.55 lakh crore
- National Biodiversity Authority crosses ₹200 crore in ABS disbursements
- President confers National Awards on teachers on Teachers' Day
- Talcher Fertilisers and NTPC apply for coal gasification scheme
- Vice President launches India Valve Registry in Chennai
Awards
1. Maharashtra teachers receive National Teacher Award 2026 from President Murmu
Nine teachers from Maharashtra received the National Teacher Award 2026 from President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The ceremony marked Teachers' Day.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-ga → current-affairs
Read the full story · Source: राष्ट्रपती द्रौपदी मुर्मू यांच्या हस्ते महाराष्ट्रातील ९ गुणवंत शिक्षकांचा सन्मान - महासंवाद
Schemes
2. VISHWAS 2026 offers employers dispute settlement at reduced penalties
VISHWAS, 2026, launched by the Government of India, lets employers settle long-pending disputes through reduced penalties. Penalties per month are 0.25% for delays up to 2 months, 0.50% for 2 to 4 months and 1% beyond 4 months. The one-time scheme remains open until 28 December 2026.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-ga → current-affairs
Read the full story · Source: EPFO urges eligible establishments to settle long-pending EPF damages disputes at substantially reduced rates under VISHWAS, 2026
Economy
3. GeM and Textiles Committee sign MoU for recycled textile procurement
Government e Marketplace (GeM) and the Textiles Committee signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote recycled and upcycled textile products through public procurement. It was signed in Mumbai during the 62nd Foundation Day celebrations of the Textiles Committee. The collaboration aims to turn textile waste into value-added products for Government buyers through GeM.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-ga → current-affairs
Read the full story · Source: GeM and Textiles Committee Sign MoU to Boost Procurement of Recycled and Upcycled Textiles
4. Finished steel production rises 3.8 percent to 68.1 Mt
Finished steel production grew 3.8 percent to 68.1 Mt in Apr–Aug 2026, against 65.6 Mt in the corresponding period last year. The Ministry of Steel published the data on 03 SEP 2026.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-economy → indicators
Read the full story · Source: India’s Steel Sector Continues Positive Growth Trend in Apr–Aug 2026
Schemes
5. Government targets ₹10 lakh crore in loans for SHGs
Government loan targets over the next five years are ₹10 lakh crore for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and ₹1 lakh crore for individual women members. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed SHG-bank linkages and enterprise financing under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) in Mumbai. The meeting directed a helpline for SHG members facing bank-loan difficulties. The Prime Minister reiterated a commitment to increase Lakhpati Didis from three crore to six crore.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-ba → financial-inclusion
Read the full story · Source: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reviews SHG-Bank Linkages, Lays Out Credit Roadmap for Women Entrepreneurs
6. Corporate Mitra Course commences with 2879 learners in first batch
The Corporate Mitra Course has commenced with 2879 learners registered in its first batch, under the guidance of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). The course has a total duration of 12 months. The Government of India announced the Corporate Mitra initiative in the Union Budget 2026-27 to provide affordable professional support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-economy → budget-fiscal
Read the full story · Source: First Batch of Corporate Mitra Course Commences with 2879 Learners registered
International
7. India–EU FTA would scrap or reduce tariffs on goods exports
The India–European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would scrap or reduce tariffs on more than 95 per cent of Indian and European goods exports. The India–Belgium High-Level Dialogue on the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was held in Mumbai.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-economy → external-sector · ssc-cgl → ga → current-events · mpsc-rajyaseva → current-affairs
Read the full story · Source: India–EU FTA Opens Huge Opportunities for Farmers, MSMEs, Innovators, Startups and Businesses in India and Europe: Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal
Schemes
8. NCPCR campaign rescues over 3,800 children
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and State authorities rescued over 3,800 children during the Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign, held from 12 June to 31 August 2026. The campaign targeted children engaged in child labour and those vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation. Over 575 FIRs were registered during the campaign.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → social-justice · ssc-cgl → ga → current-events · mpsc-group-b → gk-ca → national
Read the full story · Source: NCPCR rescues over 3800 Children from Child Labour under a special Campaign
Awards
9. India wins nine medals at International Earth Science Olympiad
Team India won 4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO), competing against participants from 39 countries. Held under the aegis of the International Geoscience Organisation, the event ran in Turin, Italy, from August 20 to 27, 2026. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh felicitated the Team India schoolchildren.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-ga → current-affairs
Read the full story · Source: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Felicitates 'Team India School Children' for Historic Best-Ever Performance with 9 Medals in the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026
Sci & Tech
10. Vice-President inaugurates Advanced Instrumentation Facility at Panjab University
The Vice-President inaugurated the Advanced Instrumentation Facility at the Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility/Central Instrumentation Laboratories (SAIF/CIL), Panjab University, Chandigarh, and the Panjab University Tech Innovation Forum (PU-TIF). The five installed instruments are Atomic Force Microscope, Raman Spectrometer, DNA Sequencer, Flow Cytometer and FTIR Spectrometer.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs3 → science-tech · ssc-cgl → ga → general-science · mpsc-rajyaseva → gs-science
Read the full story · Source: Vice President inaugurates Advanced Instrumentation Facility and Tech Innovation Forum at Panjab University, Chandigarh
Economy
11. CIL coal supplies rise 6.70% in April–August
CIL supplied 322.90 million Tonnes (MT) of coal during April–August of the current fiscal, 6.70% higher than the 302.60 MT supplied during the corresponding period last year. Supplies to the power sector in August 2026 rose 4.5% to 48.46 MT compared to August 2025.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-economy → indicators
Read the full story · Source: Coal India Output and Dispatch Set to Accelerate as Monsoon Effect Wanes
Sci & Tech
12. IIT Kharagpur healthcare hub enters sustainable phase
The Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH) on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur has entered its sustainable phase. Established in 2019 under the CRTDH Scheme of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, it meets operational costs through user fees, industry sponsorships and translational partnerships. It has facilitated over 20 technology transfers, many already commercialised.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs3 → science-tech · ssc-cgl → ga → current-events · mpsc-group-b → gk-ca → national
Read the full story · Source: DSIR-CRTDH on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur enters sustainable phase, strengthens lab-to-market translation and last-mile healthcare delivery
Schemes
13. ECLGS 5.0 aims for additional credit up to ₹2.55 lakh crore
The Government approved the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 on 5 May 2026. It aims to facilitate additional credit flow of up to ₹2.55 lakh crore. It covers MSMEs, eligible non-MSME business borrowers and scheduled passenger airline companies. The scheme is operational until 31 March 2027, or until guarantees amounting to ₹2.55 lakh crore are issued, whichever is earlier.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-ga → current-affairs
Read the full story · Source: Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0
Environment
14. National Biodiversity Authority crosses ₹200 crore in ABS disbursements
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has crossed ₹200 crore in cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) disbursements. The NBA has sanctioned ₹8.23 crore in ABS proceeds to 27 State Biodiversity Boards and 5 Union Territory Biodiversity Councils.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-ga → current-affairs
Read the full story · Source: National Biodiversity Authority Crosses ₹200-Crore Milestone in ABS Disbursement
Awards
15. President confers National Awards on teachers on Teachers' Day
President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred National Awards on teachers from across the country in New Delhi on Teachers' Day, September 5, 2026. Teachers' Day recognises teachers' contribution to society and is a day to pay homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-ga → current-affairs
Read the full story · Source: PRESIDENT OF INDIA CONFERS NATIONAL AWARDS ON TEACHERS · Source: Prime Minister highlights the strong contribution of teachers on Teachers' Day
Schemes
16. Talcher Fertilisers and NTPC apply for coal gasification scheme
Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Limited have applied for the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects, the Ministry of Coal clarified on 05 SEP 2026. The Union Cabinet approved the scheme on 13 May 2026 with a total financial outlay of ₹37,500 crore. It aims to convert domestic coal and lignite into higher-value products, including syngas, methanol, ammonia and urea.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-ga → current-affairs
Read the full story · Source: Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects: Ministry clarifies position on applications
Health
17. Vice President launches India Valve Registry in Chennai
Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the India Valve Registry at India Valves 2026 in Chennai. The collaborative multicentre initiative is designed to collect real-world data on transcatheter valve interventions across India, aiming to strengthen India-specific clinical evidence and improve patient care.
Why Banking asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → social-justice · ssc-cgl → ga → current-events · mpsc-group-b → gk-ca → national
Read the full story · Source: VICE PRESIDENT LAUNCHES INDIA VALVE REGISTRY AT INDIA VALVES 2026 IN CHENNAI
- Dr. Kavita Nrusinhrao Gitte received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
- Kunda Jayvant Bacchhav received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
- Vaibhav Vasantrao Kulkarni received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
- Shivprasad Arvind Tingre received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
- Dr. Vikram Vishal received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
- Dr. Amar Mohanarao Takasande received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
- Dr. Sandeepan Pralhad Narote received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
- Kiran Prakash Jharkar received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
- Archana Rakesh Jadhav received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
- VISHWAS 2026 scheme enables long-pending EPF disputes settlement at substantially reduced ratesRead the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306438
- Government e-Marketplace and Textiles Committee signed an MoU to promote recycled and upcycled textile products.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306567
- Finished Steel production grew 3.8% to 68.1 Mt in Apr–Aug 2026.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306471
- Lakhpati Didis target expanded to six crore; ₹10 lakh crore credit roadmap for SHGs over five years launched.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306481
- Corporate Mitra Course, announced in Union Budget 2026-27, commences with 2879 learners.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306813
- India and EU conclude FTA with 95% tariff cuts, opening opportunities for MSMEs and farmers.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306782
- NCPCR's Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign rescued over 3,800 children from child labour, registering over 575 FIRs.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306641
- Team India secured 4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad 2026 in Turin.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306720
- Vice President inaugurated advanced instrumentation facilities to strengthen research in nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science and genomics at Panjab University.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306708
- CIL supplied 322.90 million Tonnes during April-August of the current fiscal, a 6.70% increase from the prior year.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306938
- Power sector coal supplies in August 2026 reached 48.46 million Tonnes, up 4.5% from August 2025.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306938
- DSIR's Affordable Healthcare Hub at IIT Kharagpur entered sustainable phase after facilitating 20+ technology transfers.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306939
- Government approved ECLGS 5.0 on 5 th May 2026 to provide up to ₹2.55 lakh crore in guaranteed credit.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306876
- National Biodiversity Authority's cumulative ABS disbursements exceeded ₹200 crore.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2307004
- NBA sanctioned ₹8.23 crore in ABS proceeds to State and Union Territory Biodiversity Boards.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2307004
- Teachers' Day, observed on September 5, appreciates the contribution of teachers and pays homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306919
- The ₹37,500-crore coal gasification scheme has attracted applications including from Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Limited.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306880
- Vice President launches India Valve Registry, a collaborative initiative for systematic cardiac intervention data collection to strengthen India-specific clinical evidence.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306940
National Teacher Award 2026
Award- Recipient
- Dr. Kavita Nrusinhrao Gitte Source: mahasamvad.in
- Conferred by
- President Droupadi Murmu Source: mahasamvad.in
- Edition / year
- 2026 Source: mahasamvad.in
- Place
- Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi Source: mahasamvad.in
National Teacher Award 2026
Award- Recipient
- Kunda Jayvant Bacchhav Source: mahasamvad.in
- Conferred by
- President Droupadi Murmu Source: mahasamvad.in
- Edition / year
- 2026 Source: mahasamvad.in
- Place
- Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi Source: mahasamvad.in
National Teacher Award 2026
Award- Recipient
- Vaibhav Vasantrao Kulkarni Source: mahasamvad.in
- Conferred by
- President Droupadi Murmu Source: mahasamvad.in
- Edition / year
- 2026 Source: mahasamvad.in
- Place
- Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi Source: mahasamvad.in
National Teacher Award 2026
Award- Recipient
- Shivprasad Arvind Tingre Source: mahasamvad.in
- Conferred by
- President Droupadi Murmu Source: mahasamvad.in
- Edition / year
- 2026 Source: mahasamvad.in
- Place
- Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi Source: mahasamvad.in
National Teacher Award 2026
Award- Recipient
- Dr. Vikram Vishal Source: mahasamvad.in
- Conferred by
- President Droupadi Murmu Source: mahasamvad.in
- Edition / year
- 2026 Source: mahasamvad.in
- Place
- Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi Source: mahasamvad.in
National Teacher Award 2026
Award- Recipient
- Dr. Amar Mohanarao Takasande Source: mahasamvad.in
- Conferred by
- President Droupadi Murmu Source: mahasamvad.in
- Edition / year
- 2026 Source: mahasamvad.in
- Place
- Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi Source: mahasamvad.in
National Teacher Award 2026
Award- Recipient
- Dr. Sandeepan Pralhad Narote Source: mahasamvad.in
- Conferred by
- President Droupadi Murmu Source: mahasamvad.in
- Edition / year
- 2026 Source: mahasamvad.in
- Place
- Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi Source: mahasamvad.in
National Teacher Award 2026
Award- Recipient
- Kiran Prakash Jharkar Source: mahasamvad.in
- Conferred by
- President Droupadi Murmu Source: mahasamvad.in
- Edition / year
- 2026 Source: mahasamvad.in
- Place
- Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi Source: mahasamvad.in
National Teacher Award 2026
Award- Recipient
- Archana Rakesh Jadhav Source: mahasamvad.in
- Conferred by
- President Droupadi Murmu Source: mahasamvad.in
- Edition / year
- 2026 Source: mahasamvad.in
- Place
- Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi Source: mahasamvad.in
VISHWAS, 2026
Scheme- Beneficiaries
- Employers Source: PIB PRID 2306438
- Ministry
- Ministry of Labour & Employment Source: PIB PRID 2306438
- Announced by
- Government of India Source: PIB PRID 2306438
- Period
- Until 28 December 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306438
- Target
- Cases relating to delayed PF contributions prior to 14 June 2024 Source: PIB PRID 2306438
- What changed
- Penalty reduced to 0.25% per month for delays up to 2 months, 0.50% for delays 2-4 months, 1% for delays beyond 4 months Source: PIB PRID 2306438
- Launched on
- 3 September 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306438
Memorandum of Understanding on recycled and upcycled textile procurement
Summit / agreement- Outcome
- Creation of a 'Waste-to-Value-to-Market' ecosystem enabling textile waste to be transformed into quality value-added products for Government buyers Source: PIB PRID 2306567
- Parties
- Government e-Marketplace and Textiles Committee Source: PIB PRID 2306567
- Edition
- 62nd Foundation Day Source: PIB PRID 2306567
- Venue
- Mumbai Source: PIB PRID 2306567
Finished Steel production
Economy data- Value
- 68.1 Mt Source: PIB PRID 2306471
- Previous value
- 65.6 Mt Source: PIB PRID 2306471
- Period
- Apr–Aug 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306471
- Publisher
- Ministry of Steel Source: PIB PRID 2306471
- Direction
- up Source: PIB PRID 2306471
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)
Scheme- Outlay
- ₹10 lakh crore for SHGs and ₹1 lakh crore for individual women members Source: PIB PRID 2306481
- Beneficiaries
- women entrepreneurs and SHG members Source: PIB PRID 2306481
- Ministry
- Ministry of Rural Development Source: PIB PRID 2306481
- Announced by
- Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Source: PIB PRID 2306481
- Period
- five years Source: PIB PRID 2306481
- Target
- six crore Lakhpati Didis Source: PIB PRID 2306481
- What changed
- Target increased from three crore to six crore Lakhpati Didis; concrete roadmap laid out for faster, adequate and accessible credit Source: PIB PRID 2306481
Corporate Mitra Course
Scheme- Beneficiaries
- Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Source: PIB PRID 2306813
- Ministry
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs Source: PIB PRID 2306813
- Announced by
- Government of India in the Union Budget 2026-27 Source: PIB PRID 2306813
- Period
- 12 months Source: PIB PRID 2306813
- What changed
- 2879 Learners registered in the first batch Source: PIB PRID 2306813
- Launched on
- 4 September 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306813
India–European Union Free Trade Agreement
Summit / agreement- Outcome
- opens huge opportunities for farmers, fishermen, MSMEs, small industries, innovators, startups, women entrepreneurs, manufacturers and service providers in India and Europe; tariffs on more than 95 per cent of Indian and European goods exports would be scrapped or reduced Source: PIB PRID 2306782
- Parties
- India, European Union Source: PIB PRID 2306782
- India position
- supported by every section in India Source: PIB PRID 2306782
- Venue
- Mumbai Source: PIB PRID 2306782
"Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation" Campaign
Scheme- Beneficiaries
- children engaged in child labour and those vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation Source: PIB PRID 2306641
- Ministry
- Ministry of Women and Child Development Source: PIB PRID 2306641
- Period
- 12 June 2026 to 31 August 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306641
- What changed
- Over 3,800 children rescued and over 575 FIRs registered Source: PIB PRID 2306641
- Launched on
- 12 June 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306641
4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals
Award- Recipient
- Team India Source: PIB PRID 2306720
- Field
- Earth Science Source: PIB PRID 2306720
- Conferred by
- International Geoscience Organisation Source: PIB PRID 2306720
- Edition / year
- 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306720
- Place
- Turin, Italy Source: PIB PRID 2306720
Advanced Instrumentation Facility and Panjab University Tech Innovation Forum
Science / space- Objective
- Strengthen research capabilities in nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science and genomics Source: PIB PRID 2306708
- Agency
- Panjab University Source: PIB PRID 2306708
- Vehicle
- Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility/Central Instrumentation Laboratories (SAIF/CIL) Source: PIB PRID 2306708
- Milestone
- Installation of five advanced scientific instruments: Atomic Force Microscope, Raman Spectrometer, DNA Sequencer, Flow Cytometer and FTIR Spectrometer Source: PIB PRID 2306708
- Launched on
- 4 September 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306708
Coal supplied by Coal India Limited
Economy data- Value
- 322.90 million Tonnes Source: PIB PRID 2306938
- Previous value
- 302.60 million Tonnes Source: PIB PRID 2306938
- Period
- April-August of the current fiscal Source: PIB PRID 2306938
- Publisher
- Ministry of Coal Source: PIB PRID 2306938
- Direction
- increase Source: PIB PRID 2306938
Coal supplies to power sector
Economy data- Value
- 48.46 million Tonnes Source: PIB PRID 2306938
- Period
- August 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306938
- Publisher
- Ministry of Coal Source: PIB PRID 2306938
- Direction
- increase Source: PIB PRID 2306938
Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH) on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur
Science / space- Objective
- To develop and translate affordable healthcare technologies, providing infrastructure and technical support to innovators Source: PIB PRID 2306939
- Agency
- Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India Source: PIB PRID 2306939
- Milestone
- Hub entered sustainable phase, facilitated over 20 technology transfers Source: PIB PRID 2306939
- Partner
- IIT Kharagpur Source: PIB PRID 2306939
Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0
Scheme- Outlay
- up to ₹2.55 lakh crore Source: PIB PRID 2306876
- Beneficiaries
- MSMEs, eligible non-MSME business borrowers, and scheduled passenger airline companies Source: PIB PRID 2306876
- Period
- until 31 March 2027 Source: PIB PRID 2306876
- What changed
- Government approved ECLGS 5.0 on 5 th May 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306876
- Static GK
- https://www.ncgtc.in/en/product-details/ECLGS5/Emergency-Credit-Line-Guarantee-Scheme-(ECLGS)-5.0 Source: PIB PRID 2306876
cumulative ABS disbursements
Economy data- Value
- exceeding ₹200 crore Source: PIB PRID 2307004
- Publisher
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Source: PIB PRID 2307004
- Unit note
- Crores of Indian Rupees Source: PIB PRID 2307004
ABS proceeds disbursed in current tranche
Economy data- Value
- ₹8.23 crore Source: PIB PRID 2307004
- Publisher
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Source: PIB PRID 2307004
- Unit note
- Crores of Indian Rupees Source: PIB PRID 2307004
Teachers' Day
Important day- Significance
- A day to pay homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Source: PIB PRID 2306879
- Observed on
- 5 September 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306919
Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects
Scheme- Outlay
- ₹37,500 crore Source: PIB PRID 2306880
- Ministry
- Ministry of Coal Source: PIB PRID 2306880
- Target
- promoting the conversion of domestic coal and lignite into higher-value products, including syngas, methanol, ammonia and urea Source: PIB PRID 2306880
- What changed
- Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Limited have already submitted their respective applications Source: PIB PRID 2306880
- Launched on
- 13 May 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306880
India Valve Registry
Science / space- Objective
- Systematic collection of real-world data on transcatheter valve interventions across India to strengthen India-specific clinical evidence and improve patient care Source: PIB PRID 2306940
Award: National Teacher Award 2026 — what happened?
Dr. Kavita Nrusinhrao Gitte received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Award: recipient of National Teacher Award 2026?
Dr. Kavita Nrusinhrao Gitte
Award: conferred by of National Teacher Award 2026?
President Droupadi Murmu
Award: edition / year of National Teacher Award 2026?
2026
Award: place of National Teacher Award 2026?
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Award: National Teacher Award 2026 — what happened?
Kunda Jayvant Bacchhav received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Award: recipient of National Teacher Award 2026?
Kunda Jayvant Bacchhav
Award: conferred by of National Teacher Award 2026?
President Droupadi Murmu
Award: edition / year of National Teacher Award 2026?
2026
Award: place of National Teacher Award 2026?
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Award: National Teacher Award 2026 — what happened?
Vaibhav Vasantrao Kulkarni received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Award: recipient of National Teacher Award 2026?
Vaibhav Vasantrao Kulkarni
Award: conferred by of National Teacher Award 2026?
President Droupadi Murmu
Award: edition / year of National Teacher Award 2026?
2026
Award: place of National Teacher Award 2026?
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Award: National Teacher Award 2026 — what happened?
Shivprasad Arvind Tingre received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Award: recipient of National Teacher Award 2026?
Shivprasad Arvind Tingre
Award: conferred by of National Teacher Award 2026?
President Droupadi Murmu
Award: edition / year of National Teacher Award 2026?
2026
Award: place of National Teacher Award 2026?
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Award: National Teacher Award 2026 — what happened?
Dr. Vikram Vishal received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Award: recipient of National Teacher Award 2026?
Dr. Vikram Vishal
Award: conferred by of National Teacher Award 2026?
President Droupadi Murmu
Award: edition / year of National Teacher Award 2026?
2026
Award: place of National Teacher Award 2026?
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Award: National Teacher Award 2026 — what happened?
Dr. Amar Mohanarao Takasande received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Award: recipient of National Teacher Award 2026?
Dr. Amar Mohanarao Takasande
Award: conferred by of National Teacher Award 2026?
President Droupadi Murmu
Award: edition / year of National Teacher Award 2026?
2026
Award: place of National Teacher Award 2026?
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Award: National Teacher Award 2026 — what happened?
Dr. Sandeepan Pralhad Narote received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Award: recipient of National Teacher Award 2026?
Dr. Sandeepan Pralhad Narote
Award: conferred by of National Teacher Award 2026?
President Droupadi Murmu
Award: edition / year of National Teacher Award 2026?
2026
Award: place of National Teacher Award 2026?
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Award: National Teacher Award 2026 — what happened?
Kiran Prakash Jharkar received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Award: recipient of National Teacher Award 2026?
Kiran Prakash Jharkar
Award: conferred by of National Teacher Award 2026?
President Droupadi Murmu
Award: edition / year of National Teacher Award 2026?
2026
Award: place of National Teacher Award 2026?
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Award: National Teacher Award 2026 — what happened?
Archana Rakesh Jadhav received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Award: recipient of National Teacher Award 2026?
Archana Rakesh Jadhav
Award: conferred by of National Teacher Award 2026?
President Droupadi Murmu
Award: edition / year of National Teacher Award 2026?
2026
Award: place of National Teacher Award 2026?
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Scheme: VISHWAS, 2026 — what happened?
VISHWAS 2026 scheme enables long-pending EPF disputes settlement at substantially reduced rates
Scheme: beneficiaries of VISHWAS, 2026?
Employers
Scheme: ministry of VISHWAS, 2026?
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Scheme: announced by of VISHWAS, 2026?
Government of India
Scheme: period of VISHWAS, 2026?
Until 28 December 2026
Scheme: target of VISHWAS, 2026?
Cases relating to delayed PF contributions prior to 14 June 2024
Scheme: what changed of VISHWAS, 2026?
Penalty reduced to 0.25% per month for delays up to 2 months, 0.50% for delays 2-4 months, 1% for delays beyond 4 months
Scheme: launched on of VISHWAS, 2026?
3 September 2026
Summit / agreement: Memorandum of Understanding on recycled and upcycled textile procurement — what happened?
Government e-Marketplace and Textiles Committee signed an MoU to promote recycled and upcycled textile products.
Summit / agreement: outcome of Memorandum of Understanding on recycled and upcycled textile procurement?
Creation of a 'Waste-to-Value-to-Market' ecosystem enabling textile waste to be transformed into quality value-added products for Government buyers
Summit / agreement: parties of Memorandum of Understanding on recycled and upcycled textile procurement?
Government e-Marketplace and Textiles Committee
Summit / agreement: edition of Memorandum of Understanding on recycled and upcycled textile procurement?
62nd Foundation Day
Summit / agreement: venue of Memorandum of Understanding on recycled and upcycled textile procurement?
Mumbai
Economy data: Finished Steel production — what happened?
Finished Steel production grew 3.8% to 68.1 Mt in Apr–Aug 2026.
Economy data: value of Finished Steel production?
68.1 Mt
Economy data: previous value of Finished Steel production?
65.6 Mt
Economy data: period of Finished Steel production?
Apr–Aug 2026
Economy data: publisher of Finished Steel production?
Ministry of Steel
Economy data: direction of Finished Steel production?
up
Scheme: Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) — what happened?
Lakhpati Didis target expanded to six crore; ₹10 lakh crore credit roadmap for SHGs over five years launched.
Scheme: outlay of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
₹10 lakh crore for SHGs and ₹1 lakh crore for individual women members
Scheme: beneficiaries of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
women entrepreneurs and SHG members
Scheme: ministry of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
Ministry of Rural Development
Scheme: announced by of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Scheme: period of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
five years
Scheme: target of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
six crore Lakhpati Didis
Scheme: what changed of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
Target increased from three crore to six crore Lakhpati Didis; concrete roadmap laid out for faster, adequate and accessible credit
Scheme: Corporate Mitra Course — what happened?
Corporate Mitra Course, announced in Union Budget 2026-27, commences with 2879 learners.
Scheme: beneficiaries of Corporate Mitra Course?
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Scheme: ministry of Corporate Mitra Course?
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Scheme: announced by of Corporate Mitra Course?
Government of India in the Union Budget 2026-27
Scheme: period of Corporate Mitra Course?
12 months
Scheme: what changed of Corporate Mitra Course?
2879 Learners registered in the first batch
Scheme: launched on of Corporate Mitra Course?
4 September 2026
Summit / agreement: India–European Union Free Trade Agreement — what happened?
India and EU conclude FTA with 95% tariff cuts, opening opportunities for MSMEs and farmers.
Summit / agreement: outcome of India–European Union Free Trade Agreement?
opens huge opportunities for farmers, fishermen, MSMEs, small industries, innovators, startups, women entrepreneurs, manufacturers and service providers in India and Europe; tariffs on more than 95 per cent of Indian and European goods exports would be scrapped or reduced
Summit / agreement: parties of India–European Union Free Trade Agreement?
India, European Union
Summit / agreement: india position of India–European Union Free Trade Agreement?
supported by every section in India
Summit / agreement: venue of India–European Union Free Trade Agreement?
Mumbai
Scheme: "Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation" Campaign — what happened?
NCPCR's Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign rescued over 3,800 children from child labour, registering over 575 FIRs.
Scheme: beneficiaries of "Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation" Campaign?
children engaged in child labour and those vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation
Scheme: ministry of "Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation" Campaign?
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Scheme: period of "Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation" Campaign?
12 June 2026 to 31 August 2026
Scheme: what changed of "Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation" Campaign?
Over 3,800 children rescued and over 575 FIRs registered
Scheme: launched on of "Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation" Campaign?
12 June 2026
Award: 4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals — what happened?
Team India secured 4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad 2026 in Turin.
Award: recipient of 4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals?
Team India
Award: field of 4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals?
Earth Science
Award: conferred by of 4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals?
International Geoscience Organisation
Award: edition / year of 4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals?
19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026
Award: place of 4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals?
Turin, Italy
Science / space: Advanced Instrumentation Facility and Panjab University Tech Innovation Forum — what happened?
Vice President inaugurated advanced instrumentation facilities to strengthen research in nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science and genomics at Panjab University.
Science / space: objective of Advanced Instrumentation Facility and Panjab University Tech Innovation Forum?
Strengthen research capabilities in nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science and genomics
Science / space: agency of Advanced Instrumentation Facility and Panjab University Tech Innovation Forum?
Panjab University
Science / space: vehicle of Advanced Instrumentation Facility and Panjab University Tech Innovation Forum?
Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility/Central Instrumentation Laboratories (SAIF/CIL)
Science / space: milestone of Advanced Instrumentation Facility and Panjab University Tech Innovation Forum?
Installation of five advanced scientific instruments: Atomic Force Microscope, Raman Spectrometer, DNA Sequencer, Flow Cytometer and FTIR Spectrometer
Science / space: launched on of Advanced Instrumentation Facility and Panjab University Tech Innovation Forum?
4 September 2026
Economy data: Coal supplied by Coal India Limited — what happened?
CIL supplied 322.90 million Tonnes during April-August of the current fiscal, a 6.70% increase from the prior year.
Economy data: value of Coal supplied by Coal India Limited?
322.90 million Tonnes
Economy data: previous value of Coal supplied by Coal India Limited?
302.60 million Tonnes
Economy data: period of Coal supplied by Coal India Limited?
April-August of the current fiscal
Economy data: publisher of Coal supplied by Coal India Limited?
Ministry of Coal
Economy data: direction of Coal supplied by Coal India Limited?
increase
Economy data: Coal supplies to power sector — what happened?
Power sector coal supplies in August 2026 reached 48.46 million Tonnes, up 4.5% from August 2025.
Economy data: value of Coal supplies to power sector?
48.46 million Tonnes
Economy data: period of Coal supplies to power sector?
August 2026
Economy data: publisher of Coal supplies to power sector?
Ministry of Coal
Economy data: direction of Coal supplies to power sector?
increase
Science / space: Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH) on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur — what happened?
DSIR's Affordable Healthcare Hub at IIT Kharagpur entered sustainable phase after facilitating 20+ technology transfers.
Science / space: objective of Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH) on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur?
To develop and translate affordable healthcare technologies, providing infrastructure and technical support to innovators
Science / space: agency of Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH) on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur?
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
Science / space: milestone of Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH) on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur?
Hub entered sustainable phase, facilitated over 20 technology transfers
Science / space: partner of Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH) on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur?
IIT Kharagpur
Scheme: Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 — what happened?
Government approved ECLGS 5.0 on 5 th May 2026 to provide up to ₹2.55 lakh crore in guaranteed credit.
Scheme: outlay of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0?
up to ₹2.55 lakh crore
Scheme: beneficiaries of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0?
MSMEs, eligible non-MSME business borrowers, and scheduled passenger airline companies
Scheme: period of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0?
until 31 March 2027
Scheme: what changed of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0?
Government approved ECLGS 5.0 on 5 th May 2026
Scheme: static gk of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0?
https://www.ncgtc.in/en/product-details/ECLGS5/Emergency-Credit-Line-Guarantee-Scheme-(ECLGS)-5.0
Economy data: cumulative ABS disbursements — what happened?
National Biodiversity Authority's cumulative ABS disbursements exceeded ₹200 crore.
Economy data: value of cumulative ABS disbursements?
exceeding ₹200 crore
Economy data: publisher of cumulative ABS disbursements?
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Economy data: unit note of cumulative ABS disbursements?
Crores of Indian Rupees
Economy data: ABS proceeds disbursed in current tranche — what happened?
NBA sanctioned ₹8.23 crore in ABS proceeds to State and Union Territory Biodiversity Boards.
Economy data: value of ABS proceeds disbursed in current tranche?
₹8.23 crore
Economy data: publisher of ABS proceeds disbursed in current tranche?
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Economy data: unit note of ABS proceeds disbursed in current tranche?
Crores of Indian Rupees
Important day: Teachers' Day — what happened?
Teachers' Day, observed on September 5, appreciates the contribution of teachers and pays homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
Important day: significance of Teachers' Day?
A day to pay homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Important day: observed on of Teachers' Day?
5 September 2026
Scheme: Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects — what happened?
The ₹37,500-crore coal gasification scheme has attracted applications including from Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Limited.
Scheme: outlay of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects?
₹37,500 crore
Scheme: ministry of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects?
Ministry of Coal
Scheme: target of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects?
promoting the conversion of domestic coal and lignite into higher-value products, including syngas, methanol, ammonia and urea
Scheme: what changed of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects?
Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Limited have already submitted their respective applications
Scheme: launched on of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects?
13 May 2026
Science / space: India Valve Registry — what happened?
Vice President launches India Valve Registry, a collaborative initiative for systematic cardiac intervention data collection to strengthen India-specific clinical evidence.
Science / space: objective of India Valve Registry?
Systematic collection of real-world data on transcatheter valve interventions across India to strengthen India-specific clinical evidence and improve patient care
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