Contents – 17 Topics
- People’s Plan Campaign 2026–27: Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas
- 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave 2026
- September 2026 GST Collections
- National Coastal Mission 2.0
- SETU NSP Scholarship Mobile App
- Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar
- Rayalaseema Rising Horticultural Project – Andhra Pradesh
- Two New Gecko Species from Telangana
- ASEAN–India Maritime Exercise AIME 2026
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027
- International Day of Non-Violence
- 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026
- Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026
- World Congress of Gastroenterology 2026
- IAF No. 17 Squadron Golden Arrows at 75
- 3D Concrete Printed Houses in Burripalem, Andhra Pradesh
- PIB Principal Director General Reappointment
1. People’s Plan Campaign 2026–27: Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj commenced the People’s Plan Campaign 2026–27 on Gandhi Jayanti (2 October 2026). Special Gram Sabhas support participatory Panchayat Development Plans for FY 2027–28. The Constitution’s 73rd Amendment introduced Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule; Article 243A deals with Gram Sabhas. National Panchayati Raj Day: 24 April.
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Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas campaign for participatory Gram Panchayat Development Plans for FY 2027–28, using Gram Sabhas and the e-GramSwaraj platform. Constitutional context: 73rd Amendment, Part IX, Eleventh Schedule and Article 243A concerning Gram Sabhas. Status: Campaign details from supplied notes. Source / verification website
2. 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave 2026
Held in New Delhi from 3–5 October 2026 on the theme “Resilience in an Age of Flux”. It is an initiative of the Institute of Economic Growth in partnership with the Ministry of Finance. Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan delivered the inaugural address. The first edition was held in 2022.
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3. September 2026 GST Collections
The supplied study notes state ₹2,13,521 crore in gross GST collections with 14.7% year-on-year growth and describe April 2026 as a record month at ₹2.43 lakh crore. These exact figures have not been independently confirmed against an official GST release in this review; avoid memorising or publishing them as established figures until confirmed.
gross collections of ₹2,03,521 crore, 14.7% year-on-year growth, and Telangana collections of ₹5,327 crore. These specific figures have not been independently established from a government release for this post. GST took effect on 1 July 2017; Article 279A concerns the GST Council. Status: Figures require verification. Source / verification website
4. National Coastal Mission 2.0
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched NCM 2.0 guidelines on 30 September 2026. The Central Sector Scheme has an outlay of ₹767 crore, runs through FY 2030–31, and covers nine coastal states and four coastal Union Territories. Its broad goals include coastal resilience, sustainable development and the blue economy.
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched implementation guidelines on 30 September 2026. The Central Sector Scheme has an approved outlay of ₹767 crore through 2030–31 across nine coastal states and four Union Territories, emphasizing resilience, sustainability and the blue economy. Status: Verified. Source / verification website
5. SETU NSP Scholarship Mobile App
The correct name is SETU NSP (Scholarship for Education Transformation and Upliftment – National Scholarship Portal). A Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment release dated 1 October 2026 explains that the app supports registration, biometric authentication, application submission and tracking. The release says the app had already launched in April 2026, rather than being newly launched on 2 October.
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6. Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar
The supplied notes refer to “Captain Smith Matcher”; current reporting identifies the pilot as Captain Smit Machchhar. Reports describe a violent co-pilot attack aboard Flight FZ1073, with an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The precise title and announcement of the proposed Gujarat award have not been independently verified here.
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an announced Vishishta Gujarat Garima Award for a Flydubai pilot following an aviation security incident. The pilot identity, incident and award title have not been independently corroborated; do not treat these as established exam facts. Status: Unverified. Source / verification website
7. Rayalaseema Rising Horticultural Project – Andhra Pradesh
The source notes describe a horticultural hub at Madanapalle, an estimated ₹1 lakh crore ambition, 6 lakh additional hectares, 201 clusters and approximately 9.6 lakh farmers. The exact groundbreaking date, investment amount, location spelling, targets and institutional partnership should be cross-checked with an Andhra Pradesh government announcement before treating them as confirmed.
The horticulture development initiative in the Madanapalle region announced around 2 October 2026. Exact launch status, geographic coverage and quantified targets should be confirmed against Andhra Pradesh government releases. Status: Requires verification. Source / verification website
8. Two New Gecko Species from Telangana
Two newly described geckos are Hemidactylus cairnicola from Nalgonda district and Hemidactylus koyaorum from Warangal district. The source text misspells the second name as “koyayorum.” The scientific description uses morphology and mitochondrial DNA evidence to distinguish these cryptic species.
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9. ASEAN–India Maritime Exercise AIME 2026
The second edition began on 28 September 2026 in Subic Bay, Philippines, with INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish. Its official theme was “Anchored in Trust, United at Sea.” Activities included harbour-based professional exchanges and sea-phase operations. The source notes write “Kulis”; the official vessel name is Kulish.
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10. Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027
Reporting indicates that the University of Oxford retained first place in THE World University Rankings 2027, followed by MIT. The notes’ precise joint third-place order and IISc Bengaluru’s claimed global rank of 254 need confirmation from the actual THE ranking table before inclusion as definitive facts.
11. International Day of Non-Violence
Observed every year on 2 October, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The United Nations General Assembly established the observance in 2007 to promote non-violence through education and public awareness.
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12. 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad 2026
The 46th Chess Olympiad concluded on 27 September 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. India won silver in the Open section and bronze in the Women’s section. Uzbekistan won Open gold and China won Women’s gold. India won the Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy for best combined performance for the third consecutive edition.
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13. Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026
This Act came into force on 1 October 2026 and replaced the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891. It provides for the admissibility of certified banking records including electronic and digital records, with safeguards for authenticity and integrity.
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14. World Congress of Gastroenterology 2026
The World Congress of Gastroenterology was scheduled for 30 September–3 October 2026 in New Delhi, in partnership with the Indian Society of Gastroenterology. Its theme was “Transforming Gastrointestinal Health, Preserving Nature”. World Digestive Health Day is observed on 29 May.
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15. IAF No. 17 Squadron Golden Arrows at 75
No. 17 Squadron was formed at Ambala on 1 October 1951 and marked its 75th anniversary in 2026. Its operational history includes Goa liberation, 1965 and 1971 wars, and the 1999 Kargil conflict. It subsequently became a Rafale squadron.
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16. 3D Concrete Printed Houses in Burripalem, Andhra Pradesh
The supplied material describes a proposed government-sector pilot to build 100 experimental homes of about 325 sq. ft. each, with collaboration involving Andhra Pradesh housing authorities and CSIR-CBRI. Project scale, PMAY-G 2.0 linkage and “first” status need confirmation from official documentation.
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17. PIB Principal Director General Reappointment
The supplied notes report the reappointment of Dhirendra Ojha as Principal Director General of the Press Information Bureau. The specific reappointment order and date need confirmation in the relevant government notification.
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Quick Revision Table
| Topic | Exam fact |
|---|---|
| People’s Plan Campaign | Gram Sabha participation and GPDP; Article 243A |
| Kautilya Economic Conclave | Economic resilience; theme “Resilience in an Age of Flux” in source notes |
| GST | Introduced 1 July 2017; GST Council under Article 279A. Verify September 2026 collection from official release. |
| National Coastal Mission 2.0 | ₹767 crore; nine coastal states and four coastal Union Territories |
| Chess Olympiad | India: Open silver, Women's bronze; Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy |
| Bankers’ Books Evidence Act | Source notes describe a 2026 replacement of the 1891 law |
| Golden Arrows | Indian Air Force No. 17 Squadron; 75-year milestone |
| International Day of Non-Violence | 2 October; commemorates Mahatma Gandhi |
Practice MCQs
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B – Article 243A.
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C – Union Finance Minister.
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B – Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy.
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B – 24 April.
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A – 2 October.