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
