Current Affairs Study Guide

Stay updated with national and international events. This guide covers key categories asked in Rajasthan competitive exams.

National Events

  • Government Schemes: PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, Rural Prosperity Programme, Digital India 2.0
  • Union Budget 2026-27: Capex Rs 12.2 lakh crore, Yuva Shakti-driven budget, Fiscal deficit 4.3% of GDP
  • Legislative Updates: New Income Tax Bill, SC judge strength increased to 37, UGC Bill 2026
  • Infrastructure: New South Coast Railway Zone, 7 high-speed rail corridors, Freight corridor expansion

Science & Technology

  • ISRO Missions: PSLV-C61/EOS-09, GSLV-F15/NVS-02 (100th launch), GSLV-F16/NISAR, LVM3-M6/BlueBird
  • Gaganyaan Program: HLVM-3 qualified, Uncrewed test flights planned for 2026-27
  • Defence: Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as CDS, Indian Army Year of Networking

Appointments & Awards

  • Key Appointments: Raj Kumar Goel (CIC), Lav Aggarwal (DGFT), Justice Vikram Nath (NALSA)
  • Sports: R. Praggnanandhaa wins Norway Chess 2026, Shreyas Iyer T20I captain
  • Awards: International Booker Prize to Yang Shuang-zi, Padma awards 2026