Category: Current Affairs

The Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) launched by the Prime Minister of India on April 8, 2015, marks 11 years of success in strengthening India’s grassroots entrepreneurs.  Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) completed 11 years on April 8, 2026, a milestone that marks over a decade of collateral-free credit access for India’s micro and small…

The annual observance of National Maritime Day in India, celebrated on April 5, constitutes a cornerstone of the nation’s identity as a preeminent seafaring power. Every year on April 5, India observes National Maritime Day, a mark of its seafaring history and a moment to assess where the maritime sector stands today. It draws attention…

On April 3, 2026, India observes the 346th death anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire and one of the most consequential figures in the history of the Indian subcontinent.  Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire and an eternal symbol of self-respect, courage, and Swarajya, is being remembered…

The first phase of Census-2027, the world’s largest population census exercise, will begin from 1, April, 2026. India Census 2027 officially commenced its first phase on April 1, 2026. As the 16th Census in the series and the 8th since Independence, this exercise is unprecedented in scale and ambition: it is the world’s first fully…

International Day of Zero Waste is observed globally to promote sustainable consumption and responsible waste management.  On March 30, the world observes the International Day of Zero Waste 2026, a UN-mandated global observance jointly facilitated by UNEP and UN-Habitat. This year’s observance focuses on food waste, a critical yet preventable driver of environmental harm. What…

Amid fears of a fuel price spike due to the US-Israel war on Iran, the Indian government cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre each, reducing it to ₹3 for petrol and zero for diesel. On 27 March, 2026, the Government of India announced a sharp reduction in excise duty on…

On March 24, 2026, the Lok Sabha passed by voice vote the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by voice vote in the Lok Sabha on March 24, 2026, amid a walkout by several Opposition parties. The Bill seeks to amend the Transgender…

On 22nd March, the Ministry of Jal Shakti released the Operational Guidelines of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 on the occasion of World Water Day. On World Water Day, March 22, 2026, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, released the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Guidelines, a landmark step in…

Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue. Iran’s missile strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world’s largest LNG hub have sent shockwaves far beyond West Asia. Qatar Energy CEO confirmed that the attacks have wiped out 17%…

National vaccination day, observed every year on March 16, has taken on renewed significance in 2026.  National Vaccination Day, also known as National Immunisation Day, is observed on March 16 every year in India. The date commemorates the first oral polio vaccine dose administered under the Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme on March 16, 1995, a…