1) VB-G RAM G Bill Presented in Lok Sabha – 125 Days of Guaranteed Employment

Bill Name:

VB-G RAM G Bill

Key Provision:

• Guarantees 125 days of wage employment per year to eligible rural households.

Objective:

• Strengthen rural livelihoods
• Address underemployment and income insecurity
• Enhance purchasing power in rural India

Significance:

• Builds upon India’s employment-guarantee framework
• Aims to improve rural resilience amid economic uncertainty
• Important from social justice, poverty alleviation, and welfare policy perspectives

2) Indian Film Homebound Shortlisted for Oscars 2026

Category:

Best International Feature Film

Event:

Academy Awards 2026

Film:

Homebound (India)

Significance:

• Marks India’s presence on the global cinematic stage
• Highlights the strength of contemporary Indian storytelling
• Boosts Indian soft power and international cultural recognition

3) C-DAC Launches Fully Indigenous Microprocessor “Dhruv64”

Organisation:

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

Processor Name:

Dhruv64

Key Features:

• 64-bit indigenous microprocessor
• Designed for strategic, defence, and high-performance computing applications
• Developed under the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives

Significance:

• Reduces dependence on foreign semiconductor technology
• Strengthens India’s digital and technological sovereignty
• Critical for cybersecurity and national security

4) Indian Railways Electrifies 99.2% of Broad-Gauge Network

Organisation:

Indian Railways

Achievement:

• 99.2% electrification of India’s broad-gauge rail network.

Benefits:

• Lower fuel costs
• Reduced carbon emissions
• Faster, cleaner, and more energy-efficient rail operations

Significance:

• One of the largest railway electrification achievements globally
• Supports India’s climate goals and green transport transition

5) Ravi Ranjan Appointed Managing Director of SBI

Organisation:

State Bank of India (SBI)

Appointment:

Ravi Ranjan appointed as Managing Director

Significance:

• Leadership role in India’s largest public sector bank
• Responsible for banking operations, digital transformation, and financial inclusion

6) Cameron Green Becomes Costliest Foreign Player in IPL History

Player:

Cameron Green

Event:

Indian Premier League Auction 2026

Auction Price:

₹ 25.20 crore

Significance:

• Highest amount ever paid for a foreign player in IPL history
• Reflects the commercial strength and global appeal of the IPL

7) Param Vir Gallery Inaugurated at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Location:

Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi

Purpose:

• Dedicated to India’s Param Vir Chakra awardees
• Showcases stories of exceptional bravery and sacrifice

Features:

• Digital installations
• Interactive displays
• Historical narratives of India’s highest military honour

Significance:

• Promotes military heritage and patriotism
• Educates citizens about India’s gallantry traditions