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15 September 2026 Current Affairs | 15 सितंबर 2026 करेंट अफेयर्स

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1. India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 Begins

The India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 commenced on 15 September at Auli and Mahajan.

Yudh Abhyas is a bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the United States Army.

The exercise is designed to improve:

  • Interoperability

  • Joint operational capability

  • Tactical coordination

  • Exchange of military practices

  • Preparedness for complex operational environments

The use of Auli in Uttarakhand and Mahajan in Rajasthan also exposes participating troops to contrasting terrain and climatic conditions.

Static GK

Yudh Abhyas → India + United States

Type → Army exercise

Auli → Uttarakhand

Mahajan Field Firing Range → Rajasthan

Exam Point

Exercise → Yudh Abhyas 2026

Countries → India and USA

Locations → Auli and Mahajan


1. India-US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 शुरू

भारत और United States के बीच Yudh Abhyas 2026 15 सितंबर को Auli और Mahajan में शुरू हुआ।

Yudh Abhyas भारतीय सेना और United States Army के बीच आयोजित होने वाला द्विपक्षीय सैन्य अभ्यास है।

इसका उद्देश्य:

  • दोनों सेनाओं के बीच Interoperability बढ़ाना

  • संयुक्त सैन्य संचालन क्षमता मजबूत करना

  • Tactical Coordination बेहतर करना

  • Military Practices का आदान-प्रदान

  • जटिल परिस्थितियों में युद्ध की तैयारी

है।

Auli Uttarakhand में है, जबकि Mahajan Field Firing Range Rajasthan में स्थित है।

परीक्षा बिंदु

Yudh Abhyas → India + USA

प्रकार → Army Exercise

स्थान → Auli और Mahajan


2. VIMARSH DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled important policy initiatives during the VIMARSH DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet.

A particularly important development was a framework for sharing software source codes with licensee industries.

The initiative is intended to improve collaboration among:

  • DRDO

  • MSMEs

  • Startups

  • Defence manufacturers

  • Technology companies

The broader objective is to strengthen India's indigenous defence ecosystem and increase industry participation in defence research and production.

Why Important?

Modern defence platforms depend heavily on software for:

  • Sensors

  • Communication

  • Command-and-control

  • Electronic warfare

  • Autonomous systems

  • Weapon integration

Providing an appropriate framework for software transfer can therefore improve domestic industry's ability to manufacture, maintain and upgrade defence systems.

DRDO

Established → 1958

Headquarters → New Delhi

Ministry → Ministry of Defence

Exam Point

VIMARSH → DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet

Major beneficiaries → MSMEs and startups


2. VIMARSH DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh ने VIMARSH DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet के दौरान Defence Industry को मजबूत करने के लिए महत्वपूर्ण Policy Initiatives की घोषणा की।

एक प्रमुख पहल Licensee Industries के साथ Software Source Codes साझा करने के Framework से संबंधित रही।

इसका उद्देश्य:

  • DRDO

  • MSMEs

  • Startups

  • Defence Manufacturers

  • Technology Companies

के बीच सहयोग मजबूत करना है।

आधुनिक Defence Systems में Software का उपयोग:

  • Sensors

  • Communication

  • Command-and-Control

  • Electronic Warfare

  • Autonomous Systems

  • Weapon Integration

में महत्वपूर्ण है।

DRDO

स्थापना → 1958

मुख्यालय → New Delhi

मंत्रालय → Ministry of Defence

परीक्षा बिंदु

VIMARSH → DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet


3. Kishau Multipurpose Project Agreement Signed

A major agreement concerning the Kishau Multipurpose Project was signed in the presence of the Union Home Minister and Union Jal Shakti Minister.

The agreement involves six states/UTs:

  • Himachal Pradesh

  • Uttarakhand

  • Uttar Pradesh

  • Haryana

  • Rajasthan

  • Delhi

The project is important for regional cooperation over water resources and is expected to benefit participating states through improved water management.

Kishau Project

The Kishau Multipurpose Project is associated with the Tons River, an important tributary of the Yamuna.

Multipurpose river projects can serve several functions, including:

  • Water storage

  • Irrigation

  • Drinking-water supply

  • Hydropower generation

  • River-flow management

River System

Tons → tributary of Yamuna

Yamuna → tributary of Ganga

Exam Point

Kishau Multipurpose Project → Tons River

Beneficiaries → Six states/UTs


3. Kishau Multipurpose Project Agreement पर हस्ताक्षर

Kishau Multipurpose Project से संबंधित महत्वपूर्ण Agreement पर केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री और केंद्रीय Jal Shakti Minister की उपस्थिति में हस्ताक्षर किए गए।

इससे संबंधित राज्य/केंद्रशासित प्रदेश हैं:

  • Himachal Pradesh

  • Uttarakhand

  • Uttar Pradesh

  • Haryana

  • Rajasthan

  • Delhi

यह परियोजना उत्तर भारत में Water Resource Management और राज्यों के बीच सहयोग के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।

Kishau Project

Kishau Multipurpose Project Tons River से संबंधित है।

Tons, Yamuna की महत्वपूर्ण सहायक नदी है।

Multipurpose River Projects का उपयोग:

  • Water Storage

  • Irrigation

  • Drinking Water

  • Hydropower

  • River Management

के लिए किया जा सकता है।

परीक्षा बिंदु

Kishau Project → Tons River

लाभार्थी → 6 राज्य/केंद्रशासित प्रदेश


4. India’s Exports Reach $399.27 Billion During April-August 2026-27

India's cumulative merchandise and services exports during April-August 2026-27 were estimated at:

US$399.27 billion

compared with:

US$345.55 billion

during the corresponding period of 2025-26.

This represented estimated growth of:

15.55%.

Merchandise Exports

April-August 2026-27:

US$215.91 billion

Previous year:

US$183.21 billion

Growth:

17.85%

Non-Petroleum Exports

Value:

US$180.61 billion

Growth:

14.39%

Important merchandise-export growth drivers in August included:

  • Electronic goods

  • Petroleum products

  • Engineering goods

  • Organic and inorganic chemicals

  • Cotton yarn and fabrics

  • Handloom products

Electronic-goods exports rose from $2.93 billion to $5.55 billion, an increase of 89.82%.

Exam Point

Total exports April-August → $399.27 billion

Growth → 15.55%

Merchandise exports → $215.91 billion


4. April-August 2026-27 में भारत का Export $399.27 Billion

April-August 2026-27 के दौरान भारत का Merchandise और Services मिलाकर कुल Export लगभग:

US$399.27 Billion

रहा।

पिछले वर्ष इसी अवधि में यह:

US$345.55 Billion

था।

इस प्रकार अनुमानित वृद्धि:

15.55%

रही।

Merchandise Exports

2026-27 → $215.91 Billion

2025-26 → $183.21 Billion

वृद्धि → 17.85%

Non-Petroleum Exports

मूल्य → $180.61 Billion

वृद्धि → 14.39%

August में Export Growth के प्रमुख क्षेत्र:

  • Electronic Goods

  • Petroleum Products

  • Engineering Goods

  • Organic और Inorganic Chemicals

  • Cotton Yarn/Fabrics

  • Handloom Products

Electronic Goods Exports में 89.82% की वृद्धि दर्ज की गई।

परीक्षा बिंदु

Total Exports → $399.27 Billion

Growth → 15.55%


5. World Circular Economy Forum 2026 Inaugurated in Gandhinagar

The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 was inaugurated in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 15 September.

The event focuses on accelerating the transition from a linear economic model to a circular economy.

Circular Economy

Traditional linear model:

Take → Make → Use → Dispose

Circular model:

Reduce → Reuse → Repair → Refurbish → Recycle → Recover

A circular economy seeks to:

  • Minimise waste

  • Extend product life

  • Improve resource efficiency

  • Encourage recycling

  • Reduce environmental pressure

  • Promote sustainable production

Exam Point

WCEF 2026 → Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Field → Circular Economy


5. Gandhinagar में World Circular Economy Forum 2026

World Circular Economy Forum 2026 का उद्घाटन 15 सितंबर को Gandhinagar, Gujarat में किया गया।

सम्मेलन का उद्देश्य Linear Economy से Circular Economy की ओर परिवर्तन को तेज करना है।

Linear Economy

Take → Make → Use → Dispose

Circular Economy

Reduce → Reuse → Repair → Refurbish → Recycle → Recover

Circular Economy का उद्देश्य:

  • Waste कम करना

  • Products की आयु बढ़ाना

  • Resources का कुशल उपयोग

  • Recycling बढ़ाना

  • Environmental Pressure कम करना

  • Sustainable Production बढ़ाना

है।

परीक्षा बिंदु

WCEF 2026 → Gandhinagar, Gujarat


6. Indigenous SPROUT Facility Inaugurated at BRIC-NIPGR

An indigenous facility called SPROUT was inaugurated at the BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) in New Delhi.

SPROUT stands for:

SpeedSeed Phenotyping and Resource Optimization for Unified Trait Analysis

It will help scientists conduct crop research under different environmental conditions and accelerate development of climate-resilient crops.

The facility links:

  • Genomics

  • Gene technologies

  • Phenotyping

  • Controlled environmental testing

  • Faster crop breeding

SpeedSeed Technology

An important example highlighted by the government concerns chickpea.

SpeedSeed technology can reduce the chickpea generation cycle to approximately:

40 days

This can substantially shorten conventional breeding timelines.

NIPGR

Full Form → National Institute of Plant Genome Research

Location → New Delhi

Exam Point

SPROUT → Climate-resilient crop research

Institution → BRIC-NIPGR

Chickpea generation cycle → about 40 days


6. BRIC-NIPGR में Indigenous SPROUT Facility

New Delhi स्थित BRIC-National Institute of Plant Genome Research में स्वदेशी SPROUT Facility का उद्घाटन किया गया।

SPROUT का पूरा नाम:

SpeedSeed Phenotyping and Resource Optimization for Unified Trait Analysis

है।

इस Facility का उद्देश्य अलग-अलग Environmental Conditions में Crops का Research करके Climate-Resilient Crops के विकास को तेज करना है।

यह:

  • Genomics

  • Gene Technology

  • Phenotyping

  • Controlled Environment Testing

  • Faster Crop Breeding

को एक साथ जोड़ती है।

SpeedSeed Technology

Chickpea की Generation Cycle को इस तकनीक से लगभग:

40 दिन

तक कम किया जा सकता है।

परीक्षा बिंदु

SPROUT → Climate-Resilient Crops

Institution → BRIC-NIPGR


7. India’s Largest-Ever WorldSkills Contingent Flagged Off

India flagged off its largest-ever skilled-youth contingent for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Team India consists of:

70 competitors

who will compete across:

63 skills

at the 48th WorldSkills Competition.

The competition will be held in:

Shanghai, China

from:

22–27 September 2026.

India will also make its debut in 11 new-age and emerging skill categories.

The competition covers skills in areas such as:

  • Advanced manufacturing

  • Information technology

  • Engineering

  • Construction

  • Creative arts

  • Services

  • Emerging technologies

Exam Point

WorldSkills 2026 → Shanghai

Edition → 48th

Indian competitors → 70

Skills → 63

New categories → 11


7. WorldSkills 2026 के लिए भारत का सबसे बड़ा दल रवाना

भारत ने WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 के लिए अपने अब तक के सबसे बड़े Skilled Youth Contingent को रवाना किया।

Team India में:

70 Competitors

हैं।

भारत:

63 Skills

में भाग लेगा।

यह 48वीं WorldSkills Competition है।

स्थान:

Shanghai, China

तारीख:

22–27 सितंबर 2026

भारत पहली बार 11 नई और Emerging Skill Categories में भी भाग लेगा।

परीक्षा बिंदु

WorldSkills → Shanghai

Edition → 48th

Indian Competitors → 70

Skills → 63


8. CCPA Imposes ₹10 Lakh Penalty on Rapido for Dark Patterns

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) imposed a penalty of:

₹10 lakh

on Roppen Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd., operator of Rapido.

The action concerned misleading tipping prompts and dark patterns in the ride-booking interface.

CCPA identified practices including:

  • Confirm Shaming

  • Interface Interference

The authority directed the platform to discontinue practices that could steer consumers towards paying additional amounts before a ride was confirmed.

What are Dark Patterns?

Dark patterns are interface designs that manipulate or mislead users into making choices they may not otherwise make.

Examples can include:

  • False urgency

  • Basket sneaking

  • Confirm shaming

  • Subscription traps

  • Interface interference

CCPA

Established under → Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Exam Point

Rapido penalty → ₹10 lakh

Authority → CCPA

Practices → Confirm Shaming + Interface Interference


8. CCPA ने Rapido पर ₹10 लाख Penalty लगाई

Central Consumer Protection Authority ने Rapido संचालित करने वाली Roppen Transportation Services Pvt. Ltd. पर:

₹10 लाख

का Penalty लगाया।

मामला Ride Booking Interface में Misleading Tipping Prompts और Dark Patterns से संबंधित था।

CCPA ने विशेष रूप से:

  • Confirm Shaming

  • Interface Interference

की पहचान की।

Dark Patterns क्या हैं?

ऐसे Digital Interface Designs जो Users को भ्रमित या प्रभावित करके ऐसी Choice करने की ओर ले जाएं जो वे सामान्य परिस्थितियों में नहीं करते।

परीक्षा बिंदु

Rapido Penalty → ₹10 Lakh

Authority → CCPA


9. UPI Remains Free for P2P and 96% of Merchant Transactions

The Finance Ministry clarified that UPI continues to remain free for:

  • Peer-to-peer transactions

  • Approximately 96% of merchant transactions

The clarification is important because UPI has become the backbone of India's retail digital-payments ecosystem.

UPI

Full Form → Unified Payments Interface

Developed by → National Payments Corporation of India

Launched → 2016

UPI enables real-time bank-to-bank transfers using identifiers such as:

  • UPI ID

  • Mobile-linked accounts

  • QR codes

NPCI

Established → 2008

Headquarters → Mumbai

Exam Point

UPI developer → NPCI

Launch → 2016


9. P2P और 96% Merchant Transactions के लिए UPI Free

Finance Ministry ने स्पष्ट किया कि UPI:

  • Peer-to-Peer Transactions

  • लगभग 96% Merchant Transactions

के लिए Free बना हुआ है।

UPI भारत के Digital Payment Ecosystem की सबसे महत्वपूर्ण प्रणालियों में से एक है।

UPI

पूरा नाम → Unified Payments Interface

विकसित → NPCI

शुरुआत → 2016

UPI के माध्यम से Real-Time Bank-to-Bank Transfer किया जा सकता है।

परीक्षा बिंदु

UPI → NPCI

Launch → 2016


10. Pension Sakhis to Expand Retirement Security in Rural India

A new initiative involving Pension Sakhis aims to take retirement-security awareness and pension services closer to rural households.

The initiative seeks to use trained women at the community level to improve understanding and adoption of pension products.

It can help with:

  • Pension awareness

  • Financial literacy

  • Last-mile access

  • Enrolment assistance

  • Retirement planning

The initiative also creates an opportunity to strengthen women's role as local financial-service facilitators.

Exam Point

Pension Sakhis → Rural retirement security

Key approach → Women-led last-mile financial inclusion


10. Pension Sakhis ग्रामीण भारत तक Retirement Security पहुंचाएंगी

Pension Sakhis के माध्यम से ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में Pension Awareness और Retirement Security को मजबूत करने की पहल की गई।

इसका उद्देश्य Community Level पर प्रशिक्षित महिलाओं के माध्यम से लोगों को:

  • Pension Awareness

  • Financial Literacy

  • Pension Enrolment

  • Retirement Planning

  • Last-Mile Financial Services

से जोड़ना है।

यह पहल Rural Financial Inclusion के साथ-साथ महिलाओं की Financial-Service Facilitator के रूप में भूमिका को भी मजबूत कर सकती है।

परीक्षा बिंदु

Pension Sakhis → Rural Retirement Security


11. Smart Classrooms for 29 Eklavya Model Residential Schools in Rajasthan

The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) signed an MoU with HPCL to establish:

Computer Lab-cum-Smart Classrooms

in:

29 Eklavya Model Residential Schools

in Rajasthan.

The initiative is intended to improve:

  • Digital literacy

  • Technology-enabled learning

  • Computer access

  • Educational opportunities for tribal students

Eklavya Model Residential Schools

EMRS are residential schools intended to provide quality education to Scheduled Tribe students, particularly in tribal areas.

They operate under the broader institutional framework of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Exam Point

Smart classrooms → 29 EMRS

State → Rajasthan

Partners → NSTFDC + HPCL


11. Rajasthan के 29 Eklavya Schools में Smart Classrooms

NSTFDC और HPCL ने Rajasthan के:

29 Eklavya Model Residential Schools

में Computer Lab-cum-Smart Classrooms स्थापित करने के लिए MoU किया।

इसका उद्देश्य Tribal Students के लिए:

  • Digital Literacy

  • Technology-Enabled Education

  • Computer Access

  • Educational Opportunities

को बेहतर बनाना है।

Eklavya Model Residential Schools

EMRS मुख्य रूप से Scheduled Tribe Students को गुणवत्तापूर्ण Residential Education उपलब्ध कराने के लिए स्थापित किए जाते हैं।

परीक्षा बिंदु

EMRS → 29

State → Rajasthan

Partners → NSTFDC + HPCL


12. Indian Railways Inaugurates and Dedicates Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals

The Railway Minister inaugurated Shivlakha Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal, dedicated three Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals to the nation and laid the foundation stone for another terminal at Linch.

Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals are intended to improve:

  • Freight handling

  • Rail logistics

  • Private-sector participation

  • First- and last-mile connectivity

  • Multimodal transportation

PM Gati Shakti

Launched → 2021

Purpose → Integrated multimodal infrastructure planning

Exam Point

GCT → Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal

Sector → Railway freight and logistics


12. Indian Railways ने Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals का विस्तार किया

Railway Minister ने Shivlakha Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal का उद्घाटन किया, तीन Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals राष्ट्र को समर्पित किए और Linch GCT की Foundation Stone रखी।

इन Terminals का उद्देश्य:

  • Freight Handling सुधारना

  • Rail Logistics मजबूत करना

  • Private Participation बढ़ाना

  • First और Last-Mile Connectivity बेहतर करना

  • Multimodal Transport को बढ़ावा देना

है।

PM Gati Shakti

शुरुआत → 2021

उद्देश्य → Integrated Multimodal Infrastructure Planning


13. Varuna Elevated Corridor: ₹10,998 Crore Urban-Mobility Project

The government highlighted the planned Varuna Elevated Corridor in Varanasi.

Project cost:

₹10,998 crore

Length:

43.218 km

The corridor will connect:

NH-31 with the Varanasi Ring Road

along the Varuna River.

NHAI will develop the predominantly elevated 6/4-lane corridor.

The project includes:

  • Main carriageway

  • Flyovers

  • Loops

  • Ramps

  • Service roads

The project aims to reduce urban congestion while improving high-capacity road connectivity in Varanasi.

NHAI

Established → 1988

Ministry → Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Exam Point

Varuna Elevated Corridor → Varanasi

Cost → ₹10,998 crore

Length → 43.218 km


13. ₹10,998 Crore Varuna Elevated Corridor

Varanasi में Varuna Elevated Corridor विकसित किया जा रहा है।

लागत:

₹10,998 करोड़

लंबाई:

43.218 km

यह Corridor:

NH-31 को Varanasi Ring Road

से जोड़ेगा।

NHAI मुख्य रूप से Elevated 6/4-Lane Corridor विकसित करेगा।

परियोजना में:

  • Main Carriageway

  • Flyovers

  • Loops

  • Ramps

  • Service Roads

शामिल होंगे।

इसका उद्देश्य Varanasi में Traffic Congestion कम करना और Urban Connectivity सुधारना है।

परीक्षा बिंदु

Varuna Corridor → Varanasi

Cost → ₹10,998 Crore

Length → 43.218 km


14. Coal India Moves from Conventional to Smart Mining

The Ministry of Coal highlighted Coal India Limited's transformation towards smart mining.

Technologies increasingly being used include:

  • Internet of Things

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Data analytics

  • 2D/3D seismic surveys

  • Machine learning

  • Predictive maintenance

  • Automated dispatch

  • Smart control rooms

These technologies can improve:

  • Worker safety

  • Resource recovery

  • Productivity

  • Operational efficiency

  • Environmental performance

Advanced seismic surveys can also reduce the need for exploratory boreholes by up to 50% in appropriate applications.

Coal India Limited

Established → 1975

Headquarters → Kolkata

Status → Maharatna CPSE

Exam Point

Smart Mining → AI + IoT + Data Analytics

Coal India HQ → Kolkata


14. Coal India का Conventional से Smart Mining की ओर बदलाव

Ministry of Coal ने Coal India Limited में Conventional Mining से Smart Mining की ओर हो रहे Technology Transformation पर प्रकाश डाला।

प्रमुख Technologies:

  • Internet of Things

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Data Analytics

  • 2D/3D Seismic Surveys

  • Machine Learning

  • Predictive Maintenance

  • Automated Dispatch

  • Smart Control Rooms

इनसे:

  • Worker Safety

  • Resource Recovery

  • Productivity

  • Operational Efficiency

  • Environmental Performance

बेहतर हो सकती है।

Coal India

स्थापना → 1975

मुख्यालय → Kolkata

Status → Maharatna CPSE


15. Sant Malukdas Ji Commemorative Postage Stamp Released

The Department of Posts released a commemorative postage stamp in memory of Sant Malukdas Ji.

The stamp was released during a Sant Samagam and seeks to commemorate his tradition of:

  • Devotion

  • Knowledge

  • Compassion

  • Service

  • Public welfare

Commemorative postage stamps are issued to honour significant personalities, events, institutions, heritage and achievements.

Exam Point

Commemorative stamp → Sant Malukdas Ji

Issued by → Department of Posts


15. Sant Malukdas Ji की स्मृति में Commemorative Postage Stamp

Department of Posts ने Sant Malukdas Ji की स्मृति में Commemorative Postage Stamp जारी किया।

यह उनके:

  • भक्ति

  • ज्ञान

  • करुणा

  • सेवा

  • लोक कल्याण

के संदेश को राष्ट्रीय स्मृति से जोड़ने के उद्देश्य से जारी किया गया।

परीक्षा बिंदु

Stamp → Sant Malukdas Ji

जारीकर्ता → Department of Posts


16. Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari – Catch the Rain Anthem Released

The Ministry of Jal Shakti released the anthem for:

“Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari – Catch the Rain”

The anthem is sung by singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan.

The campaign promotes:

  • Rainwater harvesting

  • Water conservation

  • Community participation

  • Local water security

Its central message is:

“Catch the Rain – Where It Falls, When It Falls.”

Exam Point

Catch the Rain anthem singer → Shankar Mahadevan

Ministry → Ministry of Jal Shakti

Focus → Rainwater conservation


16. ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari – Catch the Rain’ Anthem जारी

Ministry of Jal Shakti ने:

“Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari – Catch the Rain”

का Anthem जारी किया।

इसे प्रसिद्ध Singer-Composer Shankar Mahadevan ने गाया है।

Campaign का उद्देश्य:

  • Rainwater Harvesting

  • Water Conservation

  • Community Participation

  • Local Water Security

को बढ़ावा देना है।

मुख्य संदेश:

“Catch the Rain – Where It Falls, When It Falls.”

परीक्षा बिंदु

Singer → Shankar Mahadevan

Ministry → Jal Shakti


17. PLFS Monthly Bulletin for August 2026 Released

The National Statistics Office released the Periodic Labour Force Survey Monthly Bulletin for August 2026.

PLFS is one of India's key statistical systems for measuring labour-market conditions.

It provides information relating to:

  • Labour Force Participation Rate

  • Worker Population Ratio

  • Unemployment Rate

  • Rural and urban employment patterns

The survey is important for understanding changing employment conditions in India.

Important Terms

LFPR → Percentage of population participating in or seeking work.

WPR → Percentage of population actually employed.

Unemployment Rate → Percentage of the labour force that is unemployed.

PLFS

Conducted by → National Statistics Office

Ministry → MoSPI

Exam Point

PLFS → Employment and unemployment statistics

Agency → NSO


17. August 2026 PLFS Monthly Bulletin जारी

National Statistics Office ने August 2026 का Periodic Labour Force Survey Monthly Bulletin जारी किया।

PLFS भारत के Labour Market की स्थिति समझने का एक महत्वपूर्ण Statistical Survey है।

यह जानकारी देता है:

  • Labour Force Participation Rate

  • Worker Population Ratio

  • Unemployment Rate

  • Rural और Urban Employment Patterns

पर।

महत्वपूर्ण शब्द

LFPR → काम करने या काम खोजने वाले लोगों का अनुपात।

WPR → वास्तव में कार्यरत लोगों का अनुपात।

Unemployment Rate → Labour Force में बेरोजगार लोगों का अनुपात।

परीक्षा बिंदु

PLFS → Employment Statistics

Agency → NSO


QUICK REVISION | त्वरित पुनरावृत्ति

  1. Yudh Abhyas 2026 → India-USA

  2. Locations → Auli + Mahajan

  3. VIMARSH → DRDO-Industry Synergy

  4. Kishau Project → Tons River

  5. Kishau beneficiaries → 6 states/UTs

  6. April-August exports → $399.27 billion

  7. Export growth → 15.55%

  8. Merchandise exports → $215.91 billion

  9. Electronic-goods export growth → 89.82%

  10. WCEF 2026 → Gandhinagar

  11. SPROUT → BRIC-NIPGR

  12. SPROUT focus → Climate-resilient crops

  13. Chickpea SpeedSeed cycle → about 40 days

  14. WorldSkills 2026 → Shanghai

  15. WorldSkills edition → 48th

  16. Indian competitors → 70

  17. Skills → 63

  18. New skills → 11

  19. Rapido penalty → ₹10 lakh

  20. Authority → CCPA

  21. Dark patterns → Confirm Shaming + Interface Interference

  22. UPI → NPCI

  23. UPI launch → 2016

  24. Pension Sakhis → Rural retirement security

  25. Smart classrooms → 29 EMRS

  26. State → Rajasthan

  27. Partners → NSTFDC + HPCL

  28. GCT → Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal

  29. Varuna Corridor → Varanasi

  30. Cost → ₹10,998 crore

  31. Length → 43.218 km

  32. Coal India HQ → Kolkata

  33. Coal India established → 1975

  34. Commemorative stamp → Sant Malukdas Ji

  35. Catch the Rain anthem → Shankar Mahadevan

  36. PLFS → NSO

  37. PLFS measures → Labour-market conditions

EXPECTED QUESTIONS | संभावित परीक्षा प्रश्न

Q1. Exercise Yudh Abhyas is conducted between which two countries?
Answer: India and the United States

Yudh Abhyas किन देशों के बीच आयोजित होता है?
उत्तर: भारत और United States

Q2. Where did Yudh Abhyas 2026 commence?
Answer: Auli and Mahajan

Yudh Abhyas 2026 कहां शुरू हुआ?
उत्तर: Auli और Mahajan

Q3. Kishau Multipurpose Project is associated with which river?
Answer: Tons River

Kishau Multipurpose Project किस नदी से संबंधित है?
उत्तर: Tons River

Q4. What were India's estimated total exports during April-August 2026-27?
Answer: US$399.27 billion

April-August 2026-27 में भारत का कुल Export कितना था?
उत्तर: US$399.27 Billion

Q5. Where was WCEF 2026 inaugurated?
Answer: Gandhinagar, Gujarat

WCEF 2026 का उद्घाटन कहां हुआ?
उत्तर: Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Q6. SPROUT facility is associated with which institution?
Answer: BRIC-NIPGR

SPROUT Facility किस संस्था से संबंधित है?
उत्तर: BRIC-NIPGR

Q7. What is the main purpose of SPROUT?
Answer: Accelerating climate-resilient crop development

SPROUT का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या है?
उत्तर: Climate-Resilient Crops का तेजी से विकास

Q8. How many competitors are in India's WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 contingent?
Answer: 70

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 के भारतीय दल में कितने Competitors हैं?
उत्तर: 70

Q9. How much penalty did CCPA impose on Rapido?
Answer: ₹10 lakh

CCPA ने Rapido पर कितना Penalty लगाया?
उत्तर: ₹10 लाख

Q10. UPI was developed by which organisation?
Answer: NPCI

UPI किस संस्था ने विकसित किया?
उत्तर: NPCI

Q11. Computer Lab-cum-Smart Classrooms will be established in how many EMRS in Rajasthan?
Answer: 29

Rajasthan के कितने EMRS में Smart Classrooms स्थापित होंगे?
उत्तर: 29

Q12. What is the cost of the Varuna Elevated Corridor?
Answer: ₹10,998 crore

Varuna Elevated Corridor की लागत कितनी है?
उत्तर: ₹10,998 करोड़

Q13. Where is Coal India Limited headquartered?
Answer: Kolkata

Coal India Limited का मुख्यालय कहां है?
उत्तर: Kolkata

Q14. Who sang the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari – Catch the Rain anthem?
Answer: Shankar Mahadevan

Catch the Rain Anthem किसने गाया?
उत्तर: Shankar Mahadevan

Q15. PLFS is conducted by which organisation?
Answer: National Statistics Office

PLFS किस संस्था द्वारा किया जाता है?
उत्तर: National Statistics Office



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