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Daily Current Affairs — 5 September 2026 — Maharashtra

05 Sept 202637 min read

24 stories for Maharashtra today, across International, Maharashtra, Schemes, Awards, Health, Sci & Tech, Economy, Environment and Polity.
Leading today: HRD Antwerp to open new office in Mumbai

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  1. HRD Antwerp to open new office in Mumbai
  2. Maharashtra described as key partner in India-EU economic partnership
  3. Green iron and steel pilot planned in Gadchiroli
  4. Fadnavis announces ten-year target to make Mumbai slum-free
  5. Maharashtra launches star rating system for public hospitals
  6. Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha promote child-rights awareness
  7. Maharashtra teachers receive National Teacher Award 2026 from President Murmu
  8. ITDA roadmap and operational guidelines shared with states and ministries
  9. Awareness campaign reaches more than 34.56 crore citizens
  10. Government targets ₹10 lakh crore in loans for SHGs
  11. SUMAN Roadmap 2030 focuses on 13 states and 130 districts
  12. Corporate Mitra Course commences with 2879 learners in first batch
  13. India–EU FTA would scrap or reduce tariffs on goods exports
  14. NCPCR campaign rescues over 3,800 children
  15. India wins nine medals at International Earth Science Olympiad
  16. Vice-President inaugurates Advanced Instrumentation Facility at Panjab University
  17. CIL coal supplies rise 6.70% in April–August
  18. IIT Kharagpur healthcare hub enters sustainable phase
  19. ECLGS 5.0 aims for additional credit up to ₹2.55 lakh crore
  20. National Biodiversity Authority crosses ₹200 crore in ABS disbursements
  21. NCSC seeks Punjab response on Lecturer recruitment reservation complaint
  22. President confers National Awards on teachers on Teachers' Day
  23. Talcher Fertilisers and NTPC apply for coal gasification scheme
  24. Vice President launches India Valve Registry in Chennai

International

1. HRD Antwerp to open new office in Mumbai

HRD Antwerp is to open a new office in Mumbai. India and Belgium have a diamond trade partnership spanning more than a century.

Why Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: mpsc-rajyaseva → gs-economy → maharashtra-economy

Read the full story · Source: परस्पर विश्वासाच्या सामर्थ्यावर भारत-बेल्जियम हिरे व्यापारातील भागीदारी अधिक बळकट होईल - बेल्जियमचे पंतप्रधान बार्ट डी. वेव्हर - महासंवाद

2. Maharashtra described as key partner in India-EU economic partnership

Maharashtra Samvad said Maharashtra would be a key partner in the India-EU economic partnership. Piyush Goyal attended an India-Belgium high-level dialogue held in the context of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.

Why Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: mpsc-rajyaseva → gs-economy → maharashtra-economy

Read the full story · Source: भारत-युरोपियन युनियन मुक्त व्यापार कराराच्या यशात महाराष्ट्र प्रमुख भागीदार ठरणार – मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस - महासंवाद

Maharashtra

3. Green iron and steel pilot planned in Gadchiroli

A green iron and steel pilot or demonstration project is planned in Gadchiroli under the Maharashtra Government and John Cockerill India Limited MoU. It will focus on low-temperature electrolytic ironmaking to reduce carbon emissions in steel production.

Why Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: mpsc-rajyaseva → gs-economy → maharashtra-economy

Read the full story · Source: बेल्जियमच्या पंतप्रधानांच्या उपस्थितीत महाराष्ट्र शासन आणि जॉन कॉकरिल इंडिया लिमिटेड यांच्यातील सामंजस्य कराराची देवाणघेवाण - महासंवाद

4. Fadnavis announces ten-year target to make Mumbai slum-free

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a target to make Mumbai slum-free within the next ten years. Cluster-based redevelopment planning includes Dharavi redevelopment, MHADA housing redevelopment and BEST depot redevelopment.

Why Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: mpsc-group-b → gk-ca → maharashtra

Read the full story · Source: पुढील दहा वर्षात मुंबई झोपडपट्टीमुक्त करण्याचे उद्दिष्ट – मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस - महासंवाद

5. Maharashtra launches star rating system for public hospitals

Maharashtra has launched a hospital star rating system to standardise and improve services in public health institutions. It will assess healthcare under the Public Health Department and through outsourced providers, using criteria including staff attendance, medicine supply, laboratory services, sanitation and patient feedback.

Why Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: mpsc-group-b → gk-ca → maharashtra · mpsc-rajyaseva → gs-polity → state-governance

Read the full story · Source: आरोग्यसेवांच्या गुणवत्तेवर आता स्टार रेटिंगची नजर - मंत्री प्रकाश आबिटकर - महासंवाद

Schemes

6. Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha promote child-rights awareness

Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha aim to raise child-rights awareness from 5 September to 20 November 2026. Maharashtra State Child Rights Protection Commission, UNICEF and YASHADA jointly implement the initiative under Women and Child Development Department guidance.

Why Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: mpsc-group-b → gk-ca → maharashtra

Read the full story · Source: बाल हक्क संवर्धनासाठी ‘बालस्नेही पंचायत’ व ‘बालस्नेही प्रभाग’ विशेष उपक्रम - महासंवाद

Awards

7. 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 Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: mpsc-rajyaseva → current-affairs

Read the full story · Source: राष्ट्रपती द्रौपदी मुर्मू यांच्या हस्ते महाराष्ट्रातील ९ गुणवंत शिक्षकांचा सन्मान - महासंवाद

Schemes

8. ITDA roadmap and operational guidelines shared with states and ministries

The Roadmap for Integrated Tribal Development Agencies/Projects (ITDAs/ITDPs) and ITDA Operational Guidelines were shared with states and ministries. The documents set a framework for planning, governance and monitoring of ITDAs/ITDPs, aiming to strengthen institutional mechanisms and bring Central and State interventions together at district and block levels.

Why Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: mpsc-group-b → gk-ca → national

Read the full story · Source: Ministry of Tribal Affairs Reviews Progress of PM-JANMAN and DA-JGUA; Announces Key Initiatives for Strengthening Tribal Development

9. Awareness campaign reaches more than 34.56 crore citizens

An awareness campaign has reached more than 34.56 crore citizens through nationwide awareness activities. Those reached include over 13.71 crore youth and 10.65 crore women.

Why Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: mpsc-group-b → gk-ca → national

Read the full story · Source: National Pledge Against Drug Abuse To Commemorate  The 6th Anniversary Of The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

10. 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 Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: ibps-po → mains-ba → financial-inclusion · upsc-cse → gs1-economy → schemes-social-sector · ssc-cgl → ga → economy

Read the full story · Source: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reviews SHG-Bank Linkages, Lays Out Credit Roadmap for Women Entrepreneurs

Health

11. SUMAN Roadmap 2030 focuses on 13 states and 130 districts

SUMAN Roadmap 2030 focuses on 13 High-Focus States and 130 districts to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened a workshop in Lucknow on September 2–3, 2026, where Guidelines on Birth Waiting Home (BWH) were launched. The Ministry reiterated its commitment to the goal of zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths by 2030.

Why Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: mpsc-group-b → gk-ca → national

Read the full story · Source: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Convenes National Workshop on “SUMAN Roadmap 2030 – Accelerating the Continuum of Care”

Schemes

12. 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 Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-economy → schemes-social-sector · ssc-cgl → ga → economy · ibps-po → mains-economy → budget-fiscal

Read the full story · Source: First Batch of Corporate Mitra Course Commences with 2879 Learners registered

International

13. 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 Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: 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

14. 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 Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: mpsc-group-b → gk-ca → national

Read the full story · Source: NCPCR rescues over 3800 Children from Child Labour under a special Campaign

Awards

15. 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 Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → current-affairs · ssc-cgl → ga → current-events · 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

16. 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 Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: mpsc-rajyaseva → gs-science

Read the full story · Source: Vice President inaugurates Advanced Instrumentation Facility and Tech Innovation Forum at Panjab University, Chandigarh

Economy

17. 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 Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-geography → economic-geography · ssc-cgl → ga → economy · ibps-po → mains-economy → indicators

Read the full story · Source: Coal India Output and Dispatch Set to Accelerate as Monsoon Effect Wanes

Sci & Tech

18. 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 Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: 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

19. 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 Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-economy → schemes-social-sector · ssc-cgl → ga → economy · ibps-po → mains-ga → current-affairs

Read the full story · Source: Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0

Environment

20. 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 Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-environment → biodiversity · ssc-cgl → ga → geography-environment · ibps-po → mains-ga → current-affairs

Read the full story · Source: National Biodiversity Authority Crosses ₹200-Crore Milestone in ABS Disbursement

Polity

21. NCSC seeks Punjab response on Lecturer recruitment reservation complaint

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) ordered an inquiry into alleged denial of reservation in recruitment for 1,013 Lecturer posts in the Punjab Education Department. Acting under Article 338 of the Constitution of India, it directed the Chief Secretary to submit facts, action taken and related records within seven days of receiving the notice.

Why Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: mpsc-rajyaseva → gs-polity

Read the full story · Source: NCSC Seeks Time Bound Response Over Complaint Regarding Denial Of Reservation Benefits To SC Candidates In The Recruitment Process For Lecturer Posts

Awards

22. 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 Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: mpsc-group-b → gk-ca → national

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

23. 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 Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-economy → schemes-social-sector · ssc-cgl → ga → economy · 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

24. 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 Maharashtra asks this — syllabus: mpsc-group-b → gk-ca → national

Read the full story · Source: VICE PRESIDENT LAUNCHES INDIA VALVE REGISTRY AT INDIA VALVES 2026 IN CHENNAI

  1. India and Belgium committed to strengthen diamond trade partnership based on mutual trust at Mumbai dialogue.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
  2. India and Belgium held high-level dialogue to develop partnership in manufacturing, semiconductors, energy, pharmaceuticals, and logistics.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
  3. Maharashtra and John Cockerill India signed an MOU on 2 September 2026 for a green steel technology demonstration project in Gadchiroli.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
  4. Maharashtra announced a cluster-based plan to make Mumbai slum-free within 10 years.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
  5. Maharashtra launched a star rating system to evaluate public healthcare institutions on medical services, staff, medicines, sanitation, and patient feedback.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
  6. Maharashtra launches Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha from September 5 to November 20, 2026, to promote child rights awareness and participation in local governance.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
  7. Dr. Kavita Nrusinhrao Gitte received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
  8. Kunda Jayvant Bacchhav received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
  9. Vaibhav Vasantrao Kulkarni received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
  10. Shivprasad Arvind Tingre received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
  11. Dr. Vikram Vishal received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
  12. Dr. Amar Mohanarao Takasande received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
  13. Dr. Sandeepan Pralhad Narote received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
  14. Kiran Prakash Jharkar received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
  15. Archana Rakesh Jadhav received the National Teacher Award 2026.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
  16. Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced ITDA Roadmap and Operational Guidelines for governance.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306616
  17. Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan reaches 34.56 crore citizens: 13.71 crore youth and 10.65 crore womenRead the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306490
  18. 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
  19. Union Ministry launches SUMAN Roadmap 2030 targeting zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths in 13 High-Focus States and 130 districtsRead the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306613
  20. Corporate Mitra Course, announced in Union Budget 2026-27, commences with 2879 learners.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306813
  21. India and EU conclude FTA with 95% tariff cuts, opening opportunities for MSMEs and farmers.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306782
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. DSIR's Affordable Healthcare Hub at IIT Kharagpur entered sustainable phase after facilitating 20+ technology transfers.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306939
  28. 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
  29. National Biodiversity Authority's cumulative ABS disbursements exceeded ₹200 crore.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2307004
  30. NBA sanctioned ₹8.23 crore in ABS proceeds to State and Union Territory Biodiversity Boards.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2307004
  31. NCSC orders inquiry into denial of SC reservation in Punjab Education Department's recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2307017
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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

India-Belgium Diamond Trade Partnership

Summit / agreement
Outcome
Strengthened partnership based on mutual trust and transparency; HRD Antwerp opening new office in Mumbai; creation of new opportunities in industry, trade and investment sectors Source: mahasamvad.in
Parties
India, Belgium Source: mahasamvad.in
India position
Commitment to strengthen diamond trade partnership through mutual trust and transparency Source: mahasamvad.in
Venue
India Diamond Board, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai Source: mahasamvad.in
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India-Belgium high-level dialogue in context of India-EU Free Trade Agreement

Summit / agreement
Outcome
Commitment to develop economic partnership across five areas: advanced manufacturing and green industry, semiconductors and electronics, clean energy, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, ports and logistics Source: mahasamvad.in
Parties
India, Belgium Source: mahasamvad.in
India position
Maharashtra positioned as key partner in India-EU economic partnership success Source: mahasamvad.in
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हरित लोह व हरित पोलाद तंत्रज्ञानावर आधारित पायलट अथवा प्रात्यक्षिक प्रकल्प

MoU / partnership
Parties
महाराष्ट्र शासन आणि जॉन कॉकरिल इंडिया लिमिटेड Source: mahasamvad.in
Purpose
कमी तापमानावरील इलेक्ट्रोलिटिक आयर्नमेकिंग तंत्रज्ञानाचा वापर करून पोलाद उत्पादन प्रक्रियेतील कार्बन उत्सर्जन कमी करणे आणि तंत्रज्ञान हस्तांतरण, स्थानिक कौशल्य विकास, संशोधन व संस्थात्मक सहकार्य Source: mahasamvad.in
Place
मुंबई Source: mahasamvad.in
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Cluster-based Mumbai slum rehabilitation

Scheme
Announced by
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Source: mahasamvad.in
Period
Next 10 years Source: mahasamvad.in
Target
Make Mumbai slum-free Source: mahasamvad.in
What changed
Cluster-based planning approach announced for comprehensive redevelopment Source: mahasamvad.in
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Star rating system for public healthcare institutions

Policy / law
Issued by
Maharashtra Public Health and Family Welfare Department Source: mahasamvad.in
Applies to
Public healthcare institutions in Maharashtra Source: mahasamvad.in
Provision
Healthcare institutions rated on medical services availability, staff presence, medicines supply, laboratory services, patient care services, surgeries, sanitation, and patient feedback Source: mahasamvad.in
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Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha

Scheme
Ministry
Women and Child Development Department Source: mahasamvad.in
Announced by
Maharashtra State Child Rights Protection Commission Source: mahasamvad.in
Period
5 September to 20 November 2026 Source: mahasamvad.in
Target
Children in rural Gram Panchayats and urban local self-governing institutions Source: mahasamvad.in
What changed
Launch of Bala-Snehi Panchayat in rural areas and Bala-Snehi Prabha in urban areas to promote child rights and participation in local governance Source: mahasamvad.in
Beneficiaries
Children in rural and urban areas Source: mahasamvad.in
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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ITDA Roadmap and Operational Guidelines

Scheme
Ministry
Ministry of Tribal Affairs Source: PIB PRID 2306616
What changed
Roadmap and operational guidelines shared with states and ministries to establish structured framework for planning, governance and monitoring of ITDAs/ITDPs Source: PIB PRID 2306616
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Citizens reached under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan through nationwide awareness campaigns

Economy data
Publisher
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Source: PIB PRID 2306490
Unit note
Includes 13.71 crore youth and 10.65 crore women Source: PIB PRID 2306490
Value
more than 34.56 crore Source: PIB PRID 2306490
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Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)

Scheme
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
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
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SUMAN Roadmap 2030

Scheme
Ministry
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Source: PIB PRID 2306613
Target
13 High-Focus States and 130 districts Source: PIB PRID 2306613
What changed
Guidelines on Birth Waiting Home (BWH), IEC material on SUMAN Roadmap 2030 and a video on SUMAN Roadmap 2030 were launched Source: PIB PRID 2306613
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Corporate Mitra Course

Scheme
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
Beneficiaries
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Source: PIB PRID 2306813
Launched on
4 September 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306813
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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
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"Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation" Campaign

Scheme
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
Beneficiaries
children engaged in child labour and those vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation Source: PIB PRID 2306641
Launched on
12 June 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306641
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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
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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
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Coal supplied by Coal India Limited

Economy data
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
Value
322.90 million Tonnes Source: PIB PRID 2306938
Previous value
302.60 million Tonnes Source: PIB PRID 2306938
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Coal supplies to power sector

Economy data
Period
August 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306938
Publisher
Ministry of Coal Source: PIB PRID 2306938
Direction
increase Source: PIB PRID 2306938
Value
48.46 million Tonnes Source: PIB PRID 2306938
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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
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Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0

Scheme
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
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
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cumulative ABS disbursements

Economy data
Publisher
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Source: PIB PRID 2307004
Unit note
Crores of Indian Rupees Source: PIB PRID 2307004
Value
exceeding ₹200 crore Source: PIB PRID 2307004
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ABS proceeds disbursed in current tranche

Economy data
Publisher
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Source: PIB PRID 2307004
Unit note
Crores of Indian Rupees Source: PIB PRID 2307004
Value
₹8.23 crore Source: PIB PRID 2307004
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Inquiry ordered by NCSC into denial of SC reservation in recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts in Punjab Education Department

Policy / law
Issued by
National Commission for Scheduled Castes Source: PIB PRID 2307017
Applies to
Recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts in Punjab Education Department in subjects including Punjabi, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography Source: PIB PRID 2307017
Provision
Under Article 338 of the Constitution of India, NCSC directs Chief Secretary of Punjab Government to submit facts of the case, action taken on allegations, and all related records within seven days of receipt of notice Source: PIB PRID 2307017
Issued on
5 September 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2307017
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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
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Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects

Scheme
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
Outlay
₹37,500 crore Source: PIB PRID 2306880
Launched on
13 May 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306880
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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
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Summit / agreement: India-Belgium Diamond Trade Partnership — what happened?

India and Belgium committed to strengthen diamond trade partnership based on mutual trust at Mumbai dialogue.

Summit / agreement: outcome of India-Belgium Diamond Trade Partnership?

Strengthened partnership based on mutual trust and transparency; HRD Antwerp opening new office in Mumbai; creation of new opportunities in industry, trade and investment sectors

Summit / agreement: parties of India-Belgium Diamond Trade Partnership?

India, Belgium

Summit / agreement: india position of India-Belgium Diamond Trade Partnership?

Commitment to strengthen diamond trade partnership through mutual trust and transparency

Summit / agreement: venue of India-Belgium Diamond Trade Partnership?

India Diamond Board, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai

Summit / agreement: India-Belgium high-level dialogue in context of India-EU Free Trade Agreement — what happened?

India and Belgium held high-level dialogue to develop partnership in manufacturing, semiconductors, energy, pharmaceuticals, and logistics.

Summit / agreement: outcome of India-Belgium high-level dialogue in context of India-EU Free Trade Agreement?

Commitment to develop economic partnership across five areas: advanced manufacturing and green industry, semiconductors and electronics, clean energy, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, ports and logistics

Summit / agreement: parties of India-Belgium high-level dialogue in context of India-EU Free Trade Agreement?

India, Belgium

Summit / agreement: india position of India-Belgium high-level dialogue in context of India-EU Free Trade Agreement?

Maharashtra positioned as key partner in India-EU economic partnership success

Summit / agreement: venue of India-Belgium high-level dialogue in context of India-EU Free Trade Agreement?

Mumbai

MoU / partnership: हरित लोह व हरित पोलाद तंत्रज्ञानावर आधारित पायलट अथवा प्रात्यक्षिक प्रकल्प — what happened?

Maharashtra and John Cockerill India signed an MOU on 2 September 2026 for a green steel technology demonstration project in Gadchiroli.

MoU / partnership: parties of हरित लोह व हरित पोलाद तंत्रज्ञानावर आधारित पायलट अथवा प्रात्यक्षिक प्रकल्प?

महाराष्ट्र शासन आणि जॉन कॉकरिल इंडिया लिमिटेड

MoU / partnership: purpose of हरित लोह व हरित पोलाद तंत्रज्ञानावर आधारित पायलट अथवा प्रात्यक्षिक प्रकल्प?

कमी तापमानावरील इलेक्ट्रोलिटिक आयर्नमेकिंग तंत्रज्ञानाचा वापर करून पोलाद उत्पादन प्रक्रियेतील कार्बन उत्सर्जन कमी करणे आणि तंत्रज्ञान हस्तांतरण, स्थानिक कौशल्य विकास, संशोधन व संस्थात्मक सहकार्य

MoU / partnership: place of हरित लोह व हरित पोलाद तंत्रज्ञानावर आधारित पायलट अथवा प्रात्यक्षिक प्रकल्प?

मुंबई

Scheme: Cluster-based Mumbai slum rehabilitation — what happened?

Maharashtra announced a cluster-based plan to make Mumbai slum-free within 10 years.

Scheme: announced by of Cluster-based Mumbai slum rehabilitation?

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Scheme: period of Cluster-based Mumbai slum rehabilitation?

Next 10 years

Scheme: target of Cluster-based Mumbai slum rehabilitation?

Make Mumbai slum-free

Scheme: what changed of Cluster-based Mumbai slum rehabilitation?

Cluster-based planning approach announced for comprehensive redevelopment

Policy / law: Star rating system for public healthcare institutions — what happened?

Maharashtra launched a star rating system to evaluate public healthcare institutions on medical services, staff, medicines, sanitation, and patient feedback.

Policy / law: issued by of Star rating system for public healthcare institutions?

Maharashtra Public Health and Family Welfare Department

Policy / law: applies to of Star rating system for public healthcare institutions?

Public healthcare institutions in Maharashtra

Policy / law: provision of Star rating system for public healthcare institutions?

Healthcare institutions rated on medical services availability, staff presence, medicines supply, laboratory services, patient care services, surgeries, sanitation, and patient feedback

Scheme: Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha — what happened?

Maharashtra launches Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha from September 5 to November 20, 2026, to promote child rights awareness and participation in local governance.

Scheme: ministry of Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha?

Women and Child Development Department

Scheme: announced by of Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha?

Maharashtra State Child Rights Protection Commission

Scheme: period of Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha?

5 September to 20 November 2026

Scheme: target of Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha?

Children in rural Gram Panchayats and urban local self-governing institutions

Scheme: what changed of Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha?

Launch of Bala-Snehi Panchayat in rural areas and Bala-Snehi Prabha in urban areas to promote child rights and participation in local governance

Scheme: beneficiaries of Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha?

Children in rural and urban areas

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: ITDA Roadmap and Operational Guidelines — what happened?

Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced ITDA Roadmap and Operational Guidelines for governance.

Scheme: ministry of ITDA Roadmap and Operational Guidelines?

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Scheme: what changed of ITDA Roadmap and Operational Guidelines?

Roadmap and operational guidelines shared with states and ministries to establish structured framework for planning, governance and monitoring of ITDAs/ITDPs

Economy data: Citizens reached under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan through nationwide awareness campaigns — what happened?

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan reaches 34.56 crore citizens: 13.71 crore youth and 10.65 crore women

Economy data: publisher of Citizens reached under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan through nationwide awareness campaigns?

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Economy data: unit note of Citizens reached under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan through nationwide awareness campaigns?

Includes 13.71 crore youth and 10.65 crore women

Economy data: value of Citizens reached under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan through nationwide awareness campaigns?

more than 34.56 crore

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: 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: 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: SUMAN Roadmap 2030 — what happened?

Union Ministry launches SUMAN Roadmap 2030 targeting zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths in 13 High-Focus States and 130 districts

Scheme: ministry of SUMAN Roadmap 2030?

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Scheme: target of SUMAN Roadmap 2030?

13 High-Focus States and 130 districts

Scheme: what changed of SUMAN Roadmap 2030?

Guidelines on Birth Waiting Home (BWH), IEC material on SUMAN Roadmap 2030 and a video on SUMAN Roadmap 2030 were launched

Scheme: Corporate Mitra Course — what happened?

Corporate Mitra Course, announced in Union Budget 2026-27, commences with 2879 learners.

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: beneficiaries of Corporate Mitra Course?

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

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: 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: beneficiaries of "Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation" Campaign?

children engaged in child labour and those vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation

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: 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: 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: 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: 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

Economy data: value of Coal supplies to power sector?

48.46 million Tonnes

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: 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

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

Economy data: cumulative ABS disbursements — what happened?

National Biodiversity Authority's cumulative ABS disbursements exceeded ₹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: value of cumulative ABS disbursements?

exceeding ₹200 crore

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: 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

Economy data: value of ABS proceeds disbursed in current tranche?

₹8.23 crore

Policy / law: Inquiry ordered by NCSC into denial of SC reservation in recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts in Punjab Education Department — what happened?

NCSC orders inquiry into denial of SC reservation in Punjab Education Department's recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts.

Policy / law: issued by of Inquiry ordered by NCSC into denial of SC reservation in recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts in Punjab Education Department?

National Commission for Scheduled Castes

Policy / law: applies to of Inquiry ordered by NCSC into denial of SC reservation in recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts in Punjab Education Department?

Recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts in Punjab Education Department in subjects including Punjabi, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography

Policy / law: provision of Inquiry ordered by NCSC into denial of SC reservation in recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts in Punjab Education Department?

Under Article 338 of the Constitution of India, NCSC directs Chief Secretary of Punjab Government to submit facts of the case, action taken on allegations, and all related records within seven days of receipt of notice

Policy / law: issued on of Inquiry ordered by NCSC into denial of SC reservation in recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts in Punjab Education Department?

5 September 2026

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: 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: outlay of Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects?

₹37,500 crore

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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