NewsDaily Current Affairs — 5 September 2026 — UPSC
28 stories for UPSC today, across International, Maharashtra, Economy, Schemes, Environment, Health, Sci & Tech, Awards and Polity.
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- HRD Antwerp to open new office in Mumbai
- Maharashtra described as key partner in India-EU economic partnership
- Green iron and steel pilot planned in Gadchiroli
- Fadnavis announces ten-year target to make Mumbai slum-free
- Railway safety review directs action against poor-quality supplies
- Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha promote child-rights awareness
- 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
- ITDA roadmap and operational guidelines shared with states and ministries
- Awareness campaign reaches more than 34.56 crore citizens
- Government reviews green shipping corridors and port readiness
- Government targets ₹10 lakh crore in loans for SHGs
- SUMAN Roadmap 2030 focuses on 13 states and 130 districts
- CAQM finds 17 of 35 inspected Nuh units non-compliant
- India and France agree to deepen space cooperation
- 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
- NCSC seeks Punjab response on Lecturer recruitment reservation complaint
- Talcher Fertilisers and NTPC apply for coal gasification scheme
- 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-economy → external-sector · upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → international-relations
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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-economy → external-sector · upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → international-relations
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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs3 → science-tech
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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-economy → schemes-social-sector
Read the full story · Source: पुढील दहा वर्षात मुंबई झोपडपट्टीमुक्त करण्याचे उद्दिष्ट – मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस - महासंवाद
Economy
5. Railway safety review directs action against poor-quality supplies
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a safety review at Rail Bhawan on 03 September 2026. The meeting directed strict action against poor-quality supplies and permanent blacklisting of suppliers in cases of deliberate negligence. Vaishnaw also called for maintenance and replacement of Overhead Equipment (OHE) components that have completed their prescribed service life, and improved workshop maintenance focusing on electrical circuits and fire safety wiring in coaches.
Why UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → governance · upsc-cse → mains-gs3 → economic-development
Read the full story · Source: Ashwini Vaishnaw Gives Directions for Improvement of Railway Safety, Technical and Maintenance-related Deficiencies
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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → social-justice
Read the full story · Source: बाल हक्क संवर्धनासाठी ‘बालस्नेही पंचायत’ व ‘बालस्नेही प्रभाग’ विशेष उपक्रम - महासंवाद
7. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-economy → schemes-social-sector
Read the full story · Source: EPFO urges eligible establishments to settle long-pending EPF damages disputes at substantially reduced rates under VISHWAS, 2026
Economy
8. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs3 → economic-development
Read the full story · Source: GeM and Textiles Committee Sign MoU to Boost Procurement of Recycled and Upcycled Textiles
9. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs3 → economic-development
Read the full story · Source: India’s Steel Sector Continues Positive Growth Trend in Apr–Aug 2026
Schemes
10. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → governance
Read the full story · Source: Ministry of Tribal Affairs Reviews Progress of PM-JANMAN and DA-JGUA; Announces Key Initiatives for Strengthening Tribal Development
11. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-economy → schemes-social-sector
Read the full story · Source: National Pledge Against Drug Abuse To Commemorate The 6th Anniversary Of The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Environment
12. Government reviews green shipping corridors and port readiness
Deendayal Port Authority, Paradip Port Authority and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority presented progress on Green Fuel Bunkering Hubs for alternative and green marine fuels. Kamarajar Port Limited reported that its coal terminals now have shore power facilities, allowing berthed vessels to draw electricity from land instead of running onboard engines. The government reviewed proposed green shipping corridors and port readiness for alternative fuels.
Why UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs3 → environment-drm
Read the full story · Source: Sarbananda Sonowal Charts Course for Zero-Emission Shipping Corridors, Pushes Ports to Fast-Track Green Fuel Readiness
Schemes
13. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-economy → schemes-social-sector
Read the full story · Source: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reviews SHG-Bank Linkages, Lays Out Credit Roadmap for Women Entrepreneurs
Health
14. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → social-justice
Read the full story · Source: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Convenes National Workshop on “SUMAN Roadmap 2030 – Accelerating the Continuum of Care”
Environment
15. CAQM finds 17 of 35 inspected Nuh units non-compliant
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) found 17 of 35 inspected industrial units in Nuh, Haryana non-compliant during its Special Industrial Inspection Drive on 03.09.2026. Of the units inspected, 11 were complying and 7 were closed/non-operational at the time of inspection.
Why UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-environment → governance
Read the full story · Source: CAQM conducts Special Industrial Inspection Drive in Nuh, Haryana; 17 out of 35 units found non-compliant
Sci & Tech
16. India and France agree to deepen space cooperation
India and France agreed to deepen space cooperation in human spaceflight, advanced space technologies and engagement between their space agencies and industries. The discussions took place ahead of the International Space Summit, scheduled for September 9-10, 2026 in Paris. Both sides discussed India's participation in the Paris Summit and France's participation in the Bengaluru Space Expo.
Why UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-scitech → space · upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → international-relations
Read the full story · Source: Dr Jitendra Singh and French Minister Philippe Baptiste hold virtual meeting; discuss upcoming 'International Space Summit' and France’s participation in 'Bengaluru Space Expo'
Schemes
17. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-economy → schemes-social-sector
Read the full story · Source: First Batch of Corporate Mitra Course Commences with 2879 Learners registered
International
18. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-economy → external-sector
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
19. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → social-justice
Read the full story · Source: NCPCR rescues over 3800 Children from Child Labour under a special Campaign
Awards
20. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → 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
21. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs3 → science-tech
Read the full story · Source: Vice President inaugurates Advanced Instrumentation Facility and Tech Innovation Forum at Panjab University, Chandigarh
Economy
22. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-geography → economic-geography
Read the full story · Source: Coal India Output and Dispatch Set to Accelerate as Monsoon Effect Wanes
Sci & Tech
23. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs3 → science-tech
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
24. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-economy → schemes-social-sector
Read the full story · Source: Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0
Environment
25. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-environment → biodiversity
Read the full story · Source: National Biodiversity Authority Crosses ₹200-Crore Milestone in ABS Disbursement
Polity
26. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-polity → constitutional-bodies
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
Schemes
27. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → gs1-economy → schemes-social-sector
Read the full story · Source: Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects: Ministry clarifies position on applications
Health
28. 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 UPSC asks this — syllabus: upsc-cse → mains-gs2 → social-justice
Read the full story · Source: VICE PRESIDENT LAUNCHES INDIA VALVE REGISTRY AT INDIA VALVES 2026 IN CHENNAI
- India and Belgium committed to strengthen diamond trade partnership based on mutual trust at Mumbai dialogue.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
- India and Belgium held high-level dialogue to develop partnership in manufacturing, semiconductors, energy, pharmaceuticals, and logistics.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
- 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
- Maharashtra announced a cluster-based plan to make Mumbai slum-free within 10 years.Read the full story →Source: mahasamvad.in
- Railway Minister directed improvements in safety, maintenance, and action against poor-quality suppliers.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306502
- 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
- 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
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced ITDA Roadmap and Operational Guidelines for governance.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306616
- 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
- Union Minister directs zero-emission shipping corridors; ports must become ready for fuels of tomorrow.Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306501
- 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
- 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
- CAQM inspection drive in Nuh, Haryana finds 17 of 35 industrial units non-compliant with air quality standardsRead the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306808
- India and France agree to deepen space cooperation; ISRO Chairman to deliver keynote at International Space Summit in Paris (Sept 9-10, 2026)Read the full story →Source: PIB PRID 2306722
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
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
- Venue
- Mumbai Source: mahasamvad.in
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
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
Directions for improvement of railway safety and maintenance
Policy / law- Issued by
- Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Source: PIB PRID 2306502
- Provision
- Multiple directives on signalling maintenance, overhead equipment replacement, workshop maintenance, track maintenance, and strict action against poor-quality suppliers and deliberate negligence Source: PIB PRID 2306502
- Issued on
- 3 September 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306502
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
VISHWAS, 2026
Scheme- 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
- Beneficiaries
- Employers 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- Period
- Apr–Aug 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306471
- Publisher
- Ministry of Steel Source: PIB PRID 2306471
- Direction
- up Source: PIB PRID 2306471
- Value
- 68.1 Mt Source: PIB PRID 2306471
- Previous value
- 65.6 Mt Source: PIB PRID 2306471
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
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
zero-emission shipping corridors
Policy / law- Issued by
- Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Source: PIB PRID 2306501
- Provision
- Our ports must become ready for the fuels of tomorrow, and institutions like TERI are critical partners in getting us there faster. Source: PIB PRID 2306501
- Issued on
- 3 September 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306501
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
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
Haryana
State- Action
- CAQM conducted industrial inspection drive; 17 of 35 industrial units in Nuh found non-compliant with air quality standards Source: PIB PRID 2306808
- Department
- CAQM Source: PIB PRID 2306808
- Announced on
- 4 September 2026 Source: PIB PRID 2306808
International Space Summit
Summit / agreement- Outcome
- Sustainable use of outer space, accessibility, openness and integrity of space-based scientific data, and support for International Telecommunication Union's regulatory framework for frequency management Source: PIB PRID 2306722
- Parties
- India and France Source: PIB PRID 2306722
- India position
- India will participate with ISRO Chairman delivering opening keynote on India's future human spaceflight in Low Earth Orbit Source: PIB PRID 2306722
- Venue
- Paris Source: PIB PRID 2306722
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
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- 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
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- 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
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
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- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Directions for improvement of railway safety and maintenance — what happened?
Railway Minister directed improvements in safety, maintenance, and action against poor-quality suppliers.
Policy / law: issued by of Directions for improvement of railway safety and maintenance?
Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
Policy / law: provision of Directions for improvement of railway safety and maintenance?
Multiple directives on signalling maintenance, overhead equipment replacement, workshop maintenance, track maintenance, and strict action against poor-quality suppliers and deliberate negligence
Policy / law: issued on of Directions for improvement of railway safety and maintenance?
3 September 2026
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
Scheme: VISHWAS, 2026 — what happened?
VISHWAS 2026 scheme enables long-pending EPF disputes settlement at substantially reduced rates
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: beneficiaries of VISHWAS, 2026?
Employers
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: 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
Economy data: value of Finished Steel production?
68.1 Mt
Economy data: previous value of Finished Steel production?
65.6 Mt
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
Policy / law: zero-emission shipping corridors — what happened?
Union Minister directs zero-emission shipping corridors; ports must become ready for fuels of tomorrow.
Policy / law: issued by of zero-emission shipping corridors?
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Policy / law: provision of zero-emission shipping corridors?
Our ports must become ready for the fuels of tomorrow, and institutions like TERI are critical partners in getting us there faster.
Policy / law: issued on of zero-emission shipping corridors?
3 September 2026
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
State: Haryana — what happened?
CAQM inspection drive in Nuh, Haryana finds 17 of 35 industrial units non-compliant with air quality standards
State: action of Haryana?
CAQM conducted industrial inspection drive; 17 of 35 industrial units in Nuh found non-compliant with air quality standards
State: department of Haryana?
CAQM
State: announced on of Haryana?
4 September 2026
Summit / agreement: International Space Summit — what happened?
India and France agree to deepen space cooperation; ISRO Chairman to deliver keynote at International Space Summit in Paris (Sept 9-10, 2026)
Summit / agreement: outcome of International Space Summit?
Sustainable use of outer space, accessibility, openness and integrity of space-based scientific data, and support for International Telecommunication Union's regulatory framework for frequency management
Summit / agreement: parties of International Space Summit?
India and France
Summit / agreement: india position of International Space Summit?
India will participate with ISRO Chairman delivering opening keynote on India's future human spaceflight in Low Earth Orbit
Summit / agreement: venue of International Space Summit?
Paris
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
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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