Daily current affairs
Short summaries with exam relevance and source links. Updated every morning.
The Centre announced expansion of the PM Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) scheme to 25,000 schools by 2027. The scheme aims to develop "model" schools showcasing NEP 2020 implementation.
Ministry of Education revamped the PM Vidya Lakshmi portal, offering single-window education loan applications across 13 PSU banks. Subsidized interest rates for income-based eligible students.
IIM-Bangalore reported completion of training 200,000+ rural leaders under the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship — a 2-year program for district magistrates' staff and community workers. Focus: SDG implementation, evidence-based governance.
India hosted the International Buddhist Confederation Summit in Bodh Gaya with delegates from 35 nations. Theme: "Buddha Path for World Peace and Climate Justice." Boost to soft-power diplomacy.
NBEMS released NEET PG 2026 results. Cut-off lowered to 200 marks for general category to accommodate post-graduate seat shortage. AIIMS Delhi retained No. 1 in NIRF medical rankings.
CBSE board released the new 6+3+3+4 curriculum structure (foundational 3-8 yrs; preparatory 8-11; middle 11-14; secondary 14-18) fully aligned with NEP 2020. Begins academic year 2027.
India hosted the first South Asian Universities Federation summit at IIT Delhi with vice-chancellors of 50+ universities from SAARC nations. Theme: research collaboration, faculty exchange, recognition of degrees.
PM POSHAN (formerly Mid-Day Meal) extended from primary (Classes 1-8) to upper-primary and secondary (Classes 9-12). Outlay: ₹54,061 crore till 2030. Covers 14.5 crore students.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs hosted the first National Tribal Education Conclave in Bhubaneswar. Discussions on Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), mother-tongue instruction, and integrating tribal knowledge in NEP 2020.
CBSE rolled out digital report cards in English, Hindi, and a regional language across 27,000+ affiliated schools. Reports are stored on DigiLocker for permanence.
NTA declared NEET UG 2026 results. The cut-off for general category dropped slightly compared to 2025. AIR-1 was secured by a candidate from Tamil Nadu with 715/720.