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π CURRENT AFFAIRS β 1 APRIL 2026
π INTERNATIONAL
π India Becomes Global Leader in IRCC Issuance
β India emerged as the top country in issuing Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol
β India issued 3,561 IRCCs, over 56% of global total of 6,311
β IRCC proves that:
β’ Prior Informed Consent has been taken
β’ Mutually Agreed Terms are in place
β Indiaβs success credited to effective implementation of:
β’ Biological Diversity Act, 2002
β’ National Biodiversity Authority
β’ State Biodiversity Boards
β’ Biodiversity Management Committees
π NATIONAL
π NSO Releases Energy Statistics India 2026
β National Statistical Office released the 33rd edition of Energy Statistics India 2026
β Indiaβs total renewable energy potential stands at 47,04,043 MW as of 31 March 2025
β Solar energy accounts for nearly 71% of total renewable potential with 33,43,378 MW
β Other major sources:
β’ Wind Power β 11,63,856 MW
β’ Large Hydro β 1,33,410 MW
β More than 70% of renewable potential is concentrated in 6 states:
β’ Rajasthan β 23.7%
β’ Maharashtra β 14.26%
β’ Gujarat β 9.1%
β’ Andhra Pradesh β 9.1%
β’ Karnataka β 8.59%
β’ Madhya Pradesh β 8.09%
π Credit Flow to Energy Sector Rises Sharply
β Credit to the energy sector increased more than 6 times
β It rose from βΉ1,688 crore in 2021 to βΉ10,325 crore in 2025
π MeitY Approves 29 Projects under ECMS
β Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology approved 29 new projects under the 4th tranche of Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)
β Total investment approved: βΉ7,104 crore
β Expected production value: βΉ84,515 crore
β Direct employment generation: 14,246 jobs
β Total approvals under ECMS now stand at 75 applications with total investment of βΉ61,671 crore
π ECMS Key Features
β Scheme launched in 2025 with an outlay of βΉ40,000 crore for FY26βFY32
β Focuses on high-value components like:
β’ PCBs
β’ Camera modules
β’ Display modules
β’ Lithium-ion cells
β Incentives available:
β’ Turnover-linked
β’ Capex-linked
β’ Hybrid incentives
π Nyaya Setu AI Chatbot Launched
β Department of Justice launched AI-powered legal assistant βNyaya Setuβ during DISHA Programme at Vigyan Bhawan
β Features:
β’ Voice-first
β’ Multilingual
β’ Multimodal (voice + text)
β Helps citizens understand legal rights and legal processes
β Developed using BHASHINI technology and trained on Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
π βDishikaβ Unveiled as Nyaya Setu Mascot
β Mascot name: Dishika
β Acts as a friendly digital guide to improve trust and accessibility
β BHASHINI currently supports:
β’ 36 text languages
β’ 23 voice languages
β’ 500+ government websites
π PM Inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum
β PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba, Gandhinagar on Mahavir Jayanti
β Museum is dedicated to:
β’ Jain history
β’ Life of Samrat Samprati
β’ Values of Ahimsa and spirituality
π DEFENCE
π First Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Launched
β First NGOPV named Shachi launched at Goa Shipyard Limited on 31 March 2026
β It is the first among 11 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for Indian Navy
β Built jointly by:
β’ Goa Shipyard Limited
β’ Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
β βShachiβ is named after Indian mythology and its crest includes the Ursa Major constellation and lighthouse
π STATES
π Punjab Approves Mukhyamantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana
β Punjab Cabinet led by Bhagwant Mann approved Mukhyamantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana
β Scheme aims to provide financial support to women
β Women aged 18 years and above and registered voters of Punjab are eligible
β Assistance under the scheme:
β’ βΉ1,000 per month for all eligible women
β’ βΉ1,500 per month for SC women
β Scheme expected to cover around 97% of adult women in Punjab
π SCHEMES
π PM-KUSUM Deadline Extended to March 2027
β Ministry of New and Renewable Energy extended PM-KUSUM project commissioning deadline to 31 March 2027
β Applies to projects where PPA was signed or Letter of Intent issued before 31 December 2025
β Earlier deadline was March 2026
β PM-KUSUM aims to add 34,800 MW solar capacity
π INTERNATIONAL
π India Becomes Global Leader in IRCC Issuance
β India emerged as the top country in issuing Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol
β India issued 3,561 IRCCs, over 56% of global total of 6,311
β IRCC proves that:
β’ Prior Informed Consent has been taken
β’ Mutually Agreed Terms are in place
β Indiaβs success credited to effective implementation of:
β’ Biological Diversity Act, 2002
β’ National Biodiversity Authority
β’ State Biodiversity Boards
β’ Biodiversity Management Committees
π NATIONAL
π NSO Releases Energy Statistics India 2026
β National Statistical Office released the 33rd edition of Energy Statistics India 2026
β Indiaβs total renewable energy potential stands at 47,04,043 MW as of 31 March 2025
β Solar energy accounts for nearly 71% of total renewable potential with 33,43,378 MW
β Other major sources:
β’ Wind Power β 11,63,856 MW
β’ Large Hydro β 1,33,410 MW
β More than 70% of renewable potential is concentrated in 6 states:
β’ Rajasthan β 23.7%
β’ Maharashtra β 14.26%
β’ Gujarat β 9.1%
β’ Andhra Pradesh β 9.1%
β’ Karnataka β 8.59%
β’ Madhya Pradesh β 8.09%
π Credit Flow to Energy Sector Rises Sharply
β Credit to the energy sector increased more than 6 times
β It rose from βΉ1,688 crore in 2021 to βΉ10,325 crore in 2025
π MeitY Approves 29 Projects under ECMS
β Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology approved 29 new projects under the 4th tranche of Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)
β Total investment approved: βΉ7,104 crore
β Expected production value: βΉ84,515 crore
β Direct employment generation: 14,246 jobs
β Total approvals under ECMS now stand at 75 applications with total investment of βΉ61,671 crore
π ECMS Key Features
β Scheme launched in 2025 with an outlay of βΉ40,000 crore for FY26βFY32
β Focuses on high-value components like:
β’ PCBs
β’ Camera modules
β’ Display modules
β’ Lithium-ion cells
β Incentives available:
β’ Turnover-linked
β’ Capex-linked
β’ Hybrid incentives
π Nyaya Setu AI Chatbot Launched
β Department of Justice launched AI-powered legal assistant βNyaya Setuβ during DISHA Programme at Vigyan Bhawan
β Features:
β’ Voice-first
β’ Multilingual
β’ Multimodal (voice + text)
β Helps citizens understand legal rights and legal processes
β Developed using BHASHINI technology and trained on Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
π βDishikaβ Unveiled as Nyaya Setu Mascot
β Mascot name: Dishika
β Acts as a friendly digital guide to improve trust and accessibility
β BHASHINI currently supports:
β’ 36 text languages
β’ 23 voice languages
β’ 500+ government websites
π PM Inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum
β PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba, Gandhinagar on Mahavir Jayanti
β Museum is dedicated to:
β’ Jain history
β’ Life of Samrat Samprati
β’ Values of Ahimsa and spirituality
π DEFENCE
π First Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Launched
β First NGOPV named Shachi launched at Goa Shipyard Limited on 31 March 2026
β It is the first among 11 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for Indian Navy
β Built jointly by:
β’ Goa Shipyard Limited
β’ Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
β βShachiβ is named after Indian mythology and its crest includes the Ursa Major constellation and lighthouse
π STATES
π Punjab Approves Mukhyamantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana
β Punjab Cabinet led by Bhagwant Mann approved Mukhyamantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana
β Scheme aims to provide financial support to women
β Women aged 18 years and above and registered voters of Punjab are eligible
β Assistance under the scheme:
β’ βΉ1,000 per month for all eligible women
β’ βΉ1,500 per month for SC women
β Scheme expected to cover around 97% of adult women in Punjab
π SCHEMES
π PM-KUSUM Deadline Extended to March 2027
β Ministry of New and Renewable Energy extended PM-KUSUM project commissioning deadline to 31 March 2027
β Applies to projects where PPA was signed or Letter of Intent issued before 31 December 2025
β Earlier deadline was March 2026
β PM-KUSUM aims to add 34,800 MW solar capacity
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β
Central financial support under scheme: βΉ34,422 crore
β Funding pattern:
β’ Central Government β 30% subsidy
β’ State Government β 30% subsidy
β’ Farmers β 40% contribution
#CurrentAffairs
β Funding pattern:
β’ Central Government β 30% subsidy
β’ State Government β 30% subsidy
β’ Farmers β 40% contribution
#CurrentAffairs
Tamil Nadu PSC Group-1 Notification
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Link:https://tnpsc.gov.in/english/Checkmemo.aspx?key=1b90abbb-6229-4fca-a211-5ccb85bc8ae5&&type=2&&phase=1adcfc27-d587-45c9-bce1-956ae12fd19c&&valuekey=5c8bd285-c52d-f111-8f12-0a94efa51dc7
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π Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)
π About
β Launched in 2023.
β Aim: To create a domestic carbon credit market and support Indiaβs goal of reducing emission intensity by 45% from 2005 levels by 2030.
π Legal Basis
β Introduced under the Energy Conservation Act.
β Strengthened through the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act.
π Mechanisms under CCTS
β Compliance Mechanism
β‘οΈ Mandatory mechanism where the government fixes GHG emission intensity targets for obligated entities.
β‘οΈ Initially covers 9 sectors such as:
β’ Fertiliser
β’ Iron & Steel
β’ Pulp & Paper
β’ Petrochemicals
β’ Petroleum Refineries
β‘οΈ Obligated entities are notified by the Ministry of Power on the recommendation of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
β Offset Mechanism
β‘οΈ Voluntary, project-based mechanism.
β‘οΈ Designed for non-obligated entities that are outside the compliance mechanism.
π Carbon Credit Certificates
β Carbon Credit Certificates are issued by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency to entities that surpass their emission reduction targets.
π Monitoring Mechanism
β The scheme is monitored by a National Steering Committee chaired by the Power Secretary.
π Draft Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025
β Issued under the compliance mechanism of CCTS.
β Proposes legally binding GHG emission targets for more than 460 industrial units.
β Forms the basis of Indiaβs first compliance-based carbon market.
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π About
β Launched in 2023.
β Aim: To create a domestic carbon credit market and support Indiaβs goal of reducing emission intensity by 45% from 2005 levels by 2030.
π Legal Basis
β Introduced under the Energy Conservation Act.
β Strengthened through the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act.
π Mechanisms under CCTS
β Compliance Mechanism
β‘οΈ Mandatory mechanism where the government fixes GHG emission intensity targets for obligated entities.
β‘οΈ Initially covers 9 sectors such as:
β’ Fertiliser
β’ Iron & Steel
β’ Pulp & Paper
β’ Petrochemicals
β’ Petroleum Refineries
β‘οΈ Obligated entities are notified by the Ministry of Power on the recommendation of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
β Offset Mechanism
β‘οΈ Voluntary, project-based mechanism.
β‘οΈ Designed for non-obligated entities that are outside the compliance mechanism.
π Carbon Credit Certificates
β Carbon Credit Certificates are issued by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency to entities that surpass their emission reduction targets.
π Monitoring Mechanism
β The scheme is monitored by a National Steering Committee chaired by the Power Secretary.
π Draft Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025
β Issued under the compliance mechanism of CCTS.
β Proposes legally binding GHG emission targets for more than 460 industrial units.
β Forms the basis of Indiaβs first compliance-based carbon market.
#goverment_schemes
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π Samrat Samprati
π Who was he?
β Samrat Samprati was a ruler of the Mauryan dynasty.
β He was the son of Kunala and grandson of Ashoka.
β He was also known by the titles Indrapalit, Sangat and Vigatashok.
π Reign
β Samprati is believed to have ruled between 230 BCE and 220 BCE.
β After Ashokaβs death in 232 BCE, some historians believe that the Mauryan Empire was divided between Samprati and Dasharatha.
π Religious Journey
β According to Jain traditions, Samprati was either a Jain from birth or later converted to Jainism under the guidance of the monk Suhastin.
β He accepted Suhastin as his guru and followed the practices of a Jain layman.
β Suhastin was the eighth leader of the Jain congregation established by Mahavira.
β In the Shvetambara Jain tradition, Samprati is considered the most important Mauryan patron of Jainism.
π Associated Texts
β Sampratiβs story first appears in Shvetambara Jain texts related to monastic discipline.
β Later medieval works such as Samprati Nripa Charitra were devoted entirely to his life.
π Contribution to Jainism
β Samprati played a major role in spreading Jainism across India and beyond.
β He is believed to have promoted Jainism in regions such as Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Malwa and Rajputana.
β Some accounts also credit him with spreading Jain influence to China, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan and even parts of Central and West Asia.
β He is said to have built nearly 125,000 new temples, renovated older temples and established charitable centres for the poor.
π Samrat Samprati Museum
π About the Museum
β Samrat Samprati Sangrahalaya is a major Jain heritage museum located in Koba.
β It is named after Samrat Samprati Maharaj.
β The museum aims to preserve and showcase the artistic, cultural and religious heritage of Jainism.
β It has been developed as a βKala-Tirthβ β a centre of both spiritual learning and cultural heritage.
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π Who was he?
β Samrat Samprati was a ruler of the Mauryan dynasty.
β He was the son of Kunala and grandson of Ashoka.
β He was also known by the titles Indrapalit, Sangat and Vigatashok.
π Reign
β Samprati is believed to have ruled between 230 BCE and 220 BCE.
β After Ashokaβs death in 232 BCE, some historians believe that the Mauryan Empire was divided between Samprati and Dasharatha.
π Religious Journey
β According to Jain traditions, Samprati was either a Jain from birth or later converted to Jainism under the guidance of the monk Suhastin.
β He accepted Suhastin as his guru and followed the practices of a Jain layman.
β Suhastin was the eighth leader of the Jain congregation established by Mahavira.
β In the Shvetambara Jain tradition, Samprati is considered the most important Mauryan patron of Jainism.
π Associated Texts
β Sampratiβs story first appears in Shvetambara Jain texts related to monastic discipline.
β Later medieval works such as Samprati Nripa Charitra were devoted entirely to his life.
π Contribution to Jainism
β Samprati played a major role in spreading Jainism across India and beyond.
β He is believed to have promoted Jainism in regions such as Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Malwa and Rajputana.
β Some accounts also credit him with spreading Jain influence to China, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan and even parts of Central and West Asia.
β He is said to have built nearly 125,000 new temples, renovated older temples and established charitable centres for the poor.
π Samrat Samprati Museum
π About the Museum
β Samrat Samprati Sangrahalaya is a major Jain heritage museum located in Koba.
β It is named after Samrat Samprati Maharaj.
β The museum aims to preserve and showcase the artistic, cultural and religious heritage of Jainism.
β It has been developed as a βKala-Tirthβ β a centre of both spiritual learning and cultural heritage.
#history #prelims #mains
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Science and Technology
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π SMILE Scheme
π Full Form
β Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise.
β Launched in 2022 as a Central Sector Scheme.
π Aim
β To provide welfare, rehabilitation and livelihood support to:
β‘οΈ Transgender persons
β‘οΈ Persons engaged in the act of begging
π Implemented By
β Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
π Duration
β 2021β22 to 2025β26.
π Beneficiaries / Target Group
β Transgender community.
β Persons engaged in begging.
π Eligibility
β Transgender persons as defined under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act.
β Persons identified for rehabilitation from begging.
π Two Sub-Schemes
β Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons.
β Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons engaged in the act of Begging.
π Safeguards
β Provision for a Transgender Protection Cell in every State to monitor offences.
π Important Features
β Scholarships for transgender students from Class IX to Post-Graduation.
β βGarima Grehβ provides shelter homes for transgender persons.
β SMILE-75 Initiative (2023β24): Extends benefits of the scheme to 75 municipal corporations and municipalities across India.
π Do Not Confuse With
β SMILE Programme β Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (logistics sector).
β Operation Smile β Scheme launched by the Kerala Government for rehabilitation of homeless persons.
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π Full Form
β Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise.
β Launched in 2022 as a Central Sector Scheme.
π Aim
β To provide welfare, rehabilitation and livelihood support to:
β‘οΈ Transgender persons
β‘οΈ Persons engaged in the act of begging
π Implemented By
β Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
π Duration
β 2021β22 to 2025β26.
π Beneficiaries / Target Group
β Transgender community.
β Persons engaged in begging.
π Eligibility
β Transgender persons as defined under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act.
β Persons identified for rehabilitation from begging.
π Two Sub-Schemes
β Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons.
β Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons engaged in the act of Begging.
π Safeguards
β Provision for a Transgender Protection Cell in every State to monitor offences.
π Important Features
β Scholarships for transgender students from Class IX to Post-Graduation.
β βGarima Grehβ provides shelter homes for transgender persons.
β SMILE-75 Initiative (2023β24): Extends benefits of the scheme to 75 municipal corporations and municipalities across India.
π Do Not Confuse With
β SMILE Programme β Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (logistics sector).
β Operation Smile β Scheme launched by the Kerala Government for rehabilitation of homeless persons.
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π C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji)
π Context
β President Droupadi Murmu recently unveiled the statue of C. Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing that of Edwin Lutyens.
π Who was He?
β Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly known as Rajaji or CR, was a freedom fighter, social reformer and statesman.
β He was the last Governor-General of independent India and the first Indian to hold the office.
β He was also awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1954.
π Early Life
β Born in December 1878 at Thorapalli in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu.
β He studied in his village school and later moved to Madras in 1896 to study law.
β He completed his Bachelor of Law in 1899 and started legal practice in Salem.
π Role in Freedom Struggle
β Participated in the 1906 and 1907 sessions of the Indian National Congress.
β Supported the Rowlatt Satyagraha in 1919 and led the Non-Cooperation Movement in Tamil Nadu in 1920.
β In 1930, he led the famous Vedaranyam Salt March from Trichy to Vedaranyam during the Civil Disobedience Movement.
β He differed with Mahatma Gandhi during the Quit India Movement in 1942 and advocated negotiations.
β In 1944, he proposed the famous Rajaji Formula to resolve the Congress-Muslim League deadlock.
π Political Contributions
β Elected to the Salem Municipal Council in 1911 and became its Chairman in 1917.
β Founded the Swatantra Party in 1959 to provide a constitutional opposition and support free enterprise.
β Opposed excessive state control and Soviet-style economic planning.
β Favoured democratic governance with a balance between state intervention and individual freedom.
π Social Reform Measures
β Supported Dalit temple entry and introduced legislation in 1939 to protect such rights.
β Backed laws making caste-based discrimination punishable.
β Introduced Hindi in schools in 1938, but later opposed its compulsory imposition.
β Worked for the welfare of backward classes and social equality.
π Legacy
β Rajaji is remembered as one of the foremost intellectuals and statesmen of modern India.
β He passed away on 25 December 1972.
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π Context
β President Droupadi Murmu recently unveiled the statue of C. Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing that of Edwin Lutyens.
π Who was He?
β Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly known as Rajaji or CR, was a freedom fighter, social reformer and statesman.
β He was the last Governor-General of independent India and the first Indian to hold the office.
β He was also awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1954.
π Early Life
β Born in December 1878 at Thorapalli in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu.
β He studied in his village school and later moved to Madras in 1896 to study law.
β He completed his Bachelor of Law in 1899 and started legal practice in Salem.
π Role in Freedom Struggle
β Participated in the 1906 and 1907 sessions of the Indian National Congress.
β Supported the Rowlatt Satyagraha in 1919 and led the Non-Cooperation Movement in Tamil Nadu in 1920.
β In 1930, he led the famous Vedaranyam Salt March from Trichy to Vedaranyam during the Civil Disobedience Movement.
β He differed with Mahatma Gandhi during the Quit India Movement in 1942 and advocated negotiations.
β In 1944, he proposed the famous Rajaji Formula to resolve the Congress-Muslim League deadlock.
π Political Contributions
β Elected to the Salem Municipal Council in 1911 and became its Chairman in 1917.
β Founded the Swatantra Party in 1959 to provide a constitutional opposition and support free enterprise.
β Opposed excessive state control and Soviet-style economic planning.
β Favoured democratic governance with a balance between state intervention and individual freedom.
π Social Reform Measures
β Supported Dalit temple entry and introduced legislation in 1939 to protect such rights.
β Backed laws making caste-based discrimination punishable.
β Introduced Hindi in schools in 1938, but later opposed its compulsory imposition.
β Worked for the welfare of backward classes and social equality.
π Legacy
β Rajaji is remembered as one of the foremost intellectuals and statesmen of modern India.
β He passed away on 25 December 1972.
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π Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY)
π Launch & Objective
β Launched in 2014.
β Aim: To ensure holistic and sustainable development of tribal communities through convergence of resources and focused interventions.
π Implemented By
β Implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
π Major Components
β Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY):
β‘οΈ Focuses on integrated development of 36,428 tribal villages.
β‘οΈ Key areas: Connectivity, education, health and sanitation.
β Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs):
β‘οΈ Seeks socio-economic upliftment of PVTGs while preserving their cultural heritage.
β Support to Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs):
β‘οΈ Provides financial assistance to States and UTs.
β‘οΈ Strengthens research and knowledge related to tribal issues.
β Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students:
β‘οΈ For students studying in Classes IX and X.
β‘οΈ Eligibility: Parental annual income up to βΉ2.5 lakh.
β Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students:
β‘οΈ For studies beyond Class X.
β Administrative Assistance for PMVKY (PMUs):
β‘οΈ Supports Project Management Units in States.
π Key Feature
β PMVKY is a convergence umbrella scheme, not a standalone scheme.
β It brings together various tribal welfare initiatives under a single framework to improve implementation and outcomes.
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π Launch & Objective
β Launched in 2014.
β Aim: To ensure holistic and sustainable development of tribal communities through convergence of resources and focused interventions.
π Implemented By
β Implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
π Major Components
β Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAAGY):
β‘οΈ Focuses on integrated development of 36,428 tribal villages.
β‘οΈ Key areas: Connectivity, education, health and sanitation.
β Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs):
β‘οΈ Seeks socio-economic upliftment of PVTGs while preserving their cultural heritage.
β Support to Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs):
β‘οΈ Provides financial assistance to States and UTs.
β‘οΈ Strengthens research and knowledge related to tribal issues.
β Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students:
β‘οΈ For students studying in Classes IX and X.
β‘οΈ Eligibility: Parental annual income up to βΉ2.5 lakh.
β Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students:
β‘οΈ For studies beyond Class X.
β Administrative Assistance for PMVKY (PMUs):
β‘οΈ Supports Project Management Units in States.
π Key Feature
β PMVKY is a convergence umbrella scheme, not a standalone scheme.
β It brings together various tribal welfare initiatives under a single framework to improve implementation and outcomes.
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π CURRENT AFFAIRS β 2 APRIL 2026
π REGULATORY BODIES
π RBI Foundation Day 2026
β Reserve Bank of India celebrated its Foundation Day on 1 April 2026
β RBI was established in 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934
β Headquarters shifted from Kolkata to Mumbai in 1937
β First Governor: Osborne Smith
β First Indian Governor: C. D. Deshmukh
π BANKING & FINANCE
π GST Collections Cross βΉ2 Lakh Crore
β GST collections in March 2026 crossed βΉ2 lakh crore for the first time
β Collections rose by 8.8% year-on-year
β FY26 GST growth stood at 8.3% overall
π Indiaβs Fiscal Deficit Narrows
β Fiscal deficit during AprilβFebruary FY26 narrowed to βΉ12.5 trillion
β It was βΉ13.4 trillion in the same period last year
β Deficit stands at 80.4% of revised estimates
β Total capital expenditure reached βΉ9.3 trillion, up nearly 15% year-on-year
π Industrial Output Grows 5.2% in February 2026
β Indiaβs Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 5.2% in February 2026
β Manufacturing remained the key driver with around 78% share in IIP
β Mining sector grew by 3.1%
β Electricity generation increased by 2.3%
π NATIONAL
π New Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026
β Ministry of Environment notified Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 from 1 April 2026
β These replace the 2016 rules
β Four-way waste segregation is now mandatory for households and institutions:
β’ Wet waste
β’ Dry waste
β’ Sanitary waste
β’ Special care waste
β Focus is on circular economy through reuse, recycle and repurpose
β Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) use in cement and waste-to-energy plants to rise from 5% to 15% in next 6 years
π Census 2027 to Begin from April 2026
β India will conduct its first fully digital Census in 2027
β Phase I (House Listing & Housing Census) begins from 1 April 2026
β Self-enumeration facility will be available in 16 languages
β Census 2027 will also include caste enumeration
β General reference date: 1 March 2027
π Bhavasagara Declared National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna
β βBhavasagaraβ Referral Centre has been designated as Indiaβs National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna
β Repository will preserve biological samples and DNA records of deep-sea species
β It functions under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002
β It also supports the UN Decade of Ocean Science (2021β2030)
π DEFENCE
π MoD Fully Utilises Capital Outlay for FY26
β Ministry of Defence fully utilised capital outlay of βΉ1.86 lakh crore in FY 2025β26
β 503 defence contracts worth βΉ2.28 lakh crore were signed
β 109 proposals worth βΉ6.81 lakh crore received Acceptance of Necessity (AoN)
β Around 99.62% of capital outlay was utilised
π Indian Navy Receives INS Sanshodhak
β INS Sanshodhak inducted into the Indian Navy
β It is the 4th and final ship under the Survey Vessel (Large) project
β Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata
β Other ships in the project: INS Sandhayak, INS Nirdeshak and INS Ikshak
π Indian Navy Receives INS Dunagiri
β INS Dunagiri inducted under Project 17A
β It is the 5th Nilgiri-class stealth frigate
β Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
β Project 17A includes total 7 stealth frigates built by MDL and GRSE
π STATES
π Utkal Divas 2026
β Utkal Divas observed on 1 April 2026
β Marks formation of Odisha in 1936
β Odisha was the first Indian state formed on linguistic basis (Odia language)
π Amaravati to Become Sole Capital of Andhra Pradesh
β Andhra Pradesh plans to declare Amaravati as its sole capital
β Amendment proposed in Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014
β Hyderabad remained common capital of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana till 2024
β After bifurcation, Amaravati will officially become Andhra Pradeshβs only capital
π SCHEMES
π RoSCTL Scheme Extended Till September 2026
β Government extended RoSCTL scheme till 30 September 2026
β RoSCTL stands for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies
β It benefits apparel and textile exports
β RoDTEP scheme for textile products not covered under RoSCTL also extended till September 2026
π BOOKS & AUTHORS
π New Book Released by Vice President
π REGULATORY BODIES
π RBI Foundation Day 2026
β Reserve Bank of India celebrated its Foundation Day on 1 April 2026
β RBI was established in 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934
β Headquarters shifted from Kolkata to Mumbai in 1937
β First Governor: Osborne Smith
β First Indian Governor: C. D. Deshmukh
π BANKING & FINANCE
π GST Collections Cross βΉ2 Lakh Crore
β GST collections in March 2026 crossed βΉ2 lakh crore for the first time
β Collections rose by 8.8% year-on-year
β FY26 GST growth stood at 8.3% overall
π Indiaβs Fiscal Deficit Narrows
β Fiscal deficit during AprilβFebruary FY26 narrowed to βΉ12.5 trillion
β It was βΉ13.4 trillion in the same period last year
β Deficit stands at 80.4% of revised estimates
β Total capital expenditure reached βΉ9.3 trillion, up nearly 15% year-on-year
π Industrial Output Grows 5.2% in February 2026
β Indiaβs Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 5.2% in February 2026
β Manufacturing remained the key driver with around 78% share in IIP
β Mining sector grew by 3.1%
β Electricity generation increased by 2.3%
π NATIONAL
π New Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026
β Ministry of Environment notified Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 from 1 April 2026
β These replace the 2016 rules
β Four-way waste segregation is now mandatory for households and institutions:
β’ Wet waste
β’ Dry waste
β’ Sanitary waste
β’ Special care waste
β Focus is on circular economy through reuse, recycle and repurpose
β Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) use in cement and waste-to-energy plants to rise from 5% to 15% in next 6 years
π Census 2027 to Begin from April 2026
β India will conduct its first fully digital Census in 2027
β Phase I (House Listing & Housing Census) begins from 1 April 2026
β Self-enumeration facility will be available in 16 languages
β Census 2027 will also include caste enumeration
β General reference date: 1 March 2027
π Bhavasagara Declared National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna
β βBhavasagaraβ Referral Centre has been designated as Indiaβs National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna
β Repository will preserve biological samples and DNA records of deep-sea species
β It functions under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002
β It also supports the UN Decade of Ocean Science (2021β2030)
π DEFENCE
π MoD Fully Utilises Capital Outlay for FY26
β Ministry of Defence fully utilised capital outlay of βΉ1.86 lakh crore in FY 2025β26
β 503 defence contracts worth βΉ2.28 lakh crore were signed
β 109 proposals worth βΉ6.81 lakh crore received Acceptance of Necessity (AoN)
β Around 99.62% of capital outlay was utilised
π Indian Navy Receives INS Sanshodhak
β INS Sanshodhak inducted into the Indian Navy
β It is the 4th and final ship under the Survey Vessel (Large) project
β Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata
β Other ships in the project: INS Sandhayak, INS Nirdeshak and INS Ikshak
π Indian Navy Receives INS Dunagiri
β INS Dunagiri inducted under Project 17A
β It is the 5th Nilgiri-class stealth frigate
β Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
β Project 17A includes total 7 stealth frigates built by MDL and GRSE
π STATES
π Utkal Divas 2026
β Utkal Divas observed on 1 April 2026
β Marks formation of Odisha in 1936
β Odisha was the first Indian state formed on linguistic basis (Odia language)
π Amaravati to Become Sole Capital of Andhra Pradesh
β Andhra Pradesh plans to declare Amaravati as its sole capital
β Amendment proposed in Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014
β Hyderabad remained common capital of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana till 2024
β After bifurcation, Amaravati will officially become Andhra Pradeshβs only capital
π SCHEMES
π RoSCTL Scheme Extended Till September 2026
β Government extended RoSCTL scheme till 30 September 2026
β RoSCTL stands for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies
β It benefits apparel and textile exports
β RoDTEP scheme for textile products not covered under RoSCTL also extended till September 2026
π BOOKS & AUTHORS
π New Book Released by Vice President
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β Author: Sudha Murty
β Book highlights Indiaβs history through Parliament murals
π SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
π NASA Launches Artemis II Mission
β NASA launched Artemis II on 1 April 2026
β It is the first human lunar mission after more than 50 years
β Rocket used: Space Launch System (SLS)
β Capsule: Orion
β Crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen of Canada
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β Author: Sudha Murty
β Book highlights Indiaβs history through Parliament murals
π SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
π NASA Launches Artemis II Mission
β NASA launched Artemis II on 1 April 2026
β It is the first human lunar mission after more than 50 years
β Rocket used: Space Launch System (SLS)
β Capsule: Orion
β Crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen of Canada
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π BRICS
π About BRICS
β BRICS was formally institutionalised in 2009 through the first BRICS Leadersβ Summit.
β The term βBRICβ was coined in 2001.
β It is an intergovernmental forum aimed at promoting SouthβSouth cooperation, multipolarity and development finance.
π Agenda
β Strengthening cooperation among emerging economies.
β Promoting a multipolar world order.
β Supporting development finance and interests of the Global South.
π Members (11)
β Original Members:
β‘οΈ Brazil
β‘οΈ Russia
β‘οΈ India
β‘οΈ China
β‘οΈ South Africa
β New Members:
β‘οΈ Egypt
β‘οΈ Ethiopia
β‘οΈ Iran
β‘οΈ United Arab Emirates
β‘οΈ Indonesia β became the first Southeast Asian member in 2025.
β Partner Country:
β‘οΈ Nigeria became the 9th BRICS partner country in January 2025.
π Importance
β BRICS represents over 42% of the global population and around 23% of world GDP.
β It acts as an important voice of the Global South and emerging economies.
π Institutional Features
β BRICS Leadersβ Summit is held annually.
β Chairmanship rotates every year among members in the order B-R-I-C-S.
β Each presidency lasts from 1 January to 31 December.
β BRICS has no permanent headquarters and no single official language.
π 17th BRICS Summit, 2025
π Key Details
β The 17th BRICS Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro in July 2025.
β Theme: βStrengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governanceβ.
β The previous summit was held in Kazan in 2024.
π Major Declarations
β Fortaleza Declaration (2014)
β‘οΈ Adopted at the 6th BRICS Summit.
β‘οΈ Led to the creation of the New Development Bank and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement.
β Johannesburg II Declaration (2023)
β‘οΈ Adopted at the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.
β‘οΈ It emphasized strengthening multilateralism, reforming global governance and promoting the interests of the Global South.
π 18th BRICS Presidency
π Indiaβs Presidency in 2026
β Brazil handed over the BRICS Presidency to India for 2026.
β The President country sets the annual agenda, chairs meetings and hosts the BRICS Summit.
π BRICS Parliamentary Forum
π About
β BRICS Parliamentary Forum was first held in 2015 in Moscow.
β It serves as a platform for dialogue among parliaments of BRICS countries.
β The 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum was recently held in Brasilia.
β India will remain chair until the conclusion of the 12th forum in 2026.
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π About BRICS
β BRICS was formally institutionalised in 2009 through the first BRICS Leadersβ Summit.
β The term βBRICβ was coined in 2001.
β It is an intergovernmental forum aimed at promoting SouthβSouth cooperation, multipolarity and development finance.
π Agenda
β Strengthening cooperation among emerging economies.
β Promoting a multipolar world order.
β Supporting development finance and interests of the Global South.
π Members (11)
β Original Members:
β‘οΈ Brazil
β‘οΈ Russia
β‘οΈ India
β‘οΈ China
β‘οΈ South Africa
β New Members:
β‘οΈ Egypt
β‘οΈ Ethiopia
β‘οΈ Iran
β‘οΈ United Arab Emirates
β‘οΈ Indonesia β became the first Southeast Asian member in 2025.
β Partner Country:
β‘οΈ Nigeria became the 9th BRICS partner country in January 2025.
π Importance
β BRICS represents over 42% of the global population and around 23% of world GDP.
β It acts as an important voice of the Global South and emerging economies.
π Institutional Features
β BRICS Leadersβ Summit is held annually.
β Chairmanship rotates every year among members in the order B-R-I-C-S.
β Each presidency lasts from 1 January to 31 December.
β BRICS has no permanent headquarters and no single official language.
π 17th BRICS Summit, 2025
π Key Details
β The 17th BRICS Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro in July 2025.
β Theme: βStrengthening Global South Cooperation for a More Inclusive and Sustainable Governanceβ.
β The previous summit was held in Kazan in 2024.
π Major Declarations
β Fortaleza Declaration (2014)
β‘οΈ Adopted at the 6th BRICS Summit.
β‘οΈ Led to the creation of the New Development Bank and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement.
β Johannesburg II Declaration (2023)
β‘οΈ Adopted at the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.
β‘οΈ It emphasized strengthening multilateralism, reforming global governance and promoting the interests of the Global South.
π 18th BRICS Presidency
π Indiaβs Presidency in 2026
β Brazil handed over the BRICS Presidency to India for 2026.
β The President country sets the annual agenda, chairs meetings and hosts the BRICS Summit.
π BRICS Parliamentary Forum
π About
β BRICS Parliamentary Forum was first held in 2015 in Moscow.
β It serves as a platform for dialogue among parliaments of BRICS countries.
β The 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum was recently held in Brasilia.
β India will remain chair until the conclusion of the 12th forum in 2026.
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