Election Commission of India: Structure, Powers and Constitutional Framework

Current Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body that conducts elections to Parliament, State legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President. Its authority comes prim…

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Aadhaar Authentication Mandatory for LPG Subsidy from October 1

C urrent Context: On 19 September 2026 , the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced that Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) would become mandatory from 1 October 2026 for booking subsidised domestic LPG refil…

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Finance Minister Calls for Shift from ‘Made in India’ to ‘Imagined in India’

Current Context: On 22 September 2026, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged Indian businesses to shift their ambition from Made in India to Imagined in India. Addressing the 53rd National Management Convention…

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SEMICON India 2026 Unveils Semicon 2.0 Roadmap

C urrent Context: On 17 September 2026 , Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the fifth edition of SEMICON India in New Delhi and presented the Semicon 2.0 roadmap . The three-day conference brought together more than 6…

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FASTag Users Can Switch Banks Without Changing Their Tag

Current Context: On 11 September 2026 , Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari launched the OneTag FASTag portability service at the Global Fintech Fest 2026. Introduced by the National Highways Aut…

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India Launches Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard

Current Context: On 16 September 2026 , Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh launched India’s Net Zero Portal and National Action Plan on Climate Change Dashboard in Mumba…

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Bankers’ Books Evidence Act 2026 Takes Effect from October 1

Crrent Context: The Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 will come into force on 1 October 2026 . It replaces the 1891 legislation and creates a modern, technology-neutral system for presenting banking records as evidence i…

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Niyo Gets GIFT City Licence to Expand Cross-Border Financial Services

Current Context: In September 2026 , Bengaluru-based fintech company Niyo received a Payment Service Provider (PSP) licence from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) . The licence allows Niyo to …

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India’s Direct Tax Buoyancy Remains Above 1 for Third Consecutive Year

Current Context: On 3 September 2026 , government data presented during the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance’s review of direct-tax reforms showed that India’s direct-tax buoyancy remained above one for the th…

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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT 6 Astra

Current Context: On 3 September 2026 , OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Astra , its latest flagship AI model, with major improvements in coding, research, computer use, cybersecurity, science and complex multi-step work . Astra is …

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Delhi Approves Free Rooftop Solar for 400-Unit Households

Current Context: The Delhi Government approved a rooftop solar initiative for households consuming up to 400 units of electricity , with the aim of reducing electricity bills and encouraging wider use of renewable energy…

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Centre Notifies Rules Mandating Indian Standard Time

Current Context:  The Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 on 27 August 2026 to establish Indian Standard Time (IST) as the uniform reference for legal, administr…

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India Lifts Export Ban on Wheat Flour Products

Current Context:  On 24 August 2026, the Government of India lifted the export ban on wheat flour and related products with immediate effect. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) changed the export policy for …

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Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves 180-Day Maternity Leave Twice

Current Context:   On 22 August 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved a change in maternity-leave rules for women state government employees. Eligible women employees can ava…

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Government Allows Duty-Free Imports of 10 Lakh Tonnes Raw Sugar

Current Context:  On 20 August 2026, the Government of India allowed the duty-free import of 10 lakh metric tonnes (1 million tonnes) of raw sugar under a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ).   The move is aimed at increasing domesti…

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President Murmu Assents to Taxation & Payment Systems Amendment Act, 2026

Current Context: President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026 on 17 August 2026. The Act introduced changes related to taxation, foreign investment and digital payment system…

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DoT Enforces Nine-SIM Limit Using Subscriber Photographs

Current Context:  The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued directions on 17 August 2026 to strictly enforce the maximum number of mobile connections that can be held by one person. The strengthened system became…

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Government Clears ₹7,877-Crore Electronics Components Projects

Current Context:  The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) approved 31 additional proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) on 17 August 2026.  The ne wly approved proposa…

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NABARD Launches RSVC-AMRIT Platform for Rural Innovation

Current Context:   Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, launched the RSVC-AMRIT platform on 15 August 2026, on India’s 80th Independence Day. The platform was developed by NABAR…

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CBDC Food Subsidy Launch in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Current Context:  Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer under PMGKAY on 14 August 2026 in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.  Under this system, eligible beneficiaries receive t…

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