National Daily Current Affairs: 16/09/2026

National Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has reported a significant 15% reduction in chemical fertilizer consumption across six states under the PM-PRANAM (Promotion of Alternate Nutrients for Agriculture Management Yojana). This scheme aims to incentivize states to promote alternative fertilizers and reduce the subsidy burden on chemical fertilizers. The saved subsidy amount is shared with states for creating assets related to sustainable organic farming.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Economy & Finance: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept the Repo Rate unchanged at 6.5% for the eighth consecutive time, focusing on the withdrawal of accommodation to ensure inflation aligns with the target.
• Science & Technology: ISRO and the Indian Navy have successfully completed the first phase of Crew Module Recovery trials in the Water Survival Test Facility (WSTF) at Kochi for the Gaganyaan Mission.
• Environment: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued guidelines for the implementation of the 'Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition' (SIGHT) Program, aiming for a production capacity of 5 MMT per annum by 2030.
• Polity & Governance: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched the 'Gram Manchitra' application, a Geographic Information System (GIS) based app to support Gram Panchayats in spatial planning.
• International Relations: India has officially joined the 'Clean Economy' and 'Fair Economy' pillars of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) during the ministerial meeting in Singapore.

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One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• RBI maintains Repo Rate at 6.5% to control inflation.
• PM-PRANAM scheme achieves 15% reduction in chemical fertilizer use in key states.
• ISRO Gaganyaan recovery trials successfully conducted in Kochi.
• 'Gram Manchitra' app launched for GIS-based rural planning.
• India signs the IPEF Clean and Fair Economy agreements in Singapore.
• NITI Aayog releases the SDG India Index 2025-26 report.
• National Green Hydrogen Mission targets 5 MMT production by 2030.
• World Bank projects India's GDP growth at 6.6% for FY26.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: Which ministry is responsible for the implementation of the PM-PRANAM scheme?

• A) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
• B) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
• C) Ministry of Rural Development
• D) Ministry of Finance

Q2: What is the current Repo Rate as per the latest RBI MPC meeting in June 2026?

• A) 6.0%
• B) 6.25%
• C) 6.5%
• D) 6.75%

Q3: The 'Gram Manchitra' application is associated with which level of governance?

• A) Municipal Corporations
• B) Gram Panchayats
• C) State Legislative Assembly
• D) District Collectorate

Q4: Where did ISRO conduct the Gaganyaan Crew Module recovery trials?

• A) Sriharikota
• B) Bengaluru
• C) Kochi
• D) Visakhapatnam

Q5: What is the target production of Green Hydrogen under the National Green Hydrogen Mission by 2030?

• A) 1 MMT
• B) 5 MMT
• C) 10 MMT
• D) 50 MMT