The Union Cabinet approved a ₹23,371 crore GOBARdhan scheme to accelerate growth of the Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) sector. The scheme aspires to raise domestic CBG production ten-fold and to mobilise large-scale private investment in bio-energy. It channels organic and agricultural waste into clean fuel, advancing India's waste-to-wealth and energy self-reliance objectives.
The Union Cabinet approved ₹84,084 crore for 'Samudra Manthan', an offshore hydrocarbon exploration scheme. Of this, ₹43,200 crore has been earmarked for drilling 60 deepwater exploration wells. The scheme targets India's deepwater basins to boost domestic oil and gas output and reduce dependence on energy imports.
The HinduThe Centre extended the PM-Kisan scheme for four more years with an allocation of ₹3.15 lakh crore. The government stated that over ₹4.47 lakh crore has already been transferred directly into farmers' bank accounts through 23 instalments since the scheme's launch in February 2019. PM-Kisan provides income support to eligible farmer families.
The HinduThe government approved the introduction of one billion polymer banknotes in ₹10 and ₹20 denominations. The RBI informed that the procurement process is currently at an initial stage. Polymer notes are more durable and harder to counterfeit than paper currency, marking a shift in the banknote material used for India's lower denominations.
The HinduIndia's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 7.3% in June 2026, a 23-month high. The pickup was driven by strong performances in the manufacturing, electricity, capital goods and consumer-facing sectors. The IIP measures the volume of industrial output and is released by the National Statistical Office.
The HinduThe last seven days as one sheet — grouped by syllabus area, every figure worth memorising, and a quiz across the whole week.
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