Monthly at a glance
- Sat 5 Sep — MP Cabinet clears ₹41,000 crore package with a new rural-jobs scheme; RBI holds repo at 5.25% and lifts FY27 growth to 6.7%; ISRO orbits EOS-05.
- Sun 6 Sep — MP extends Ladli Behna & Ladli Lakshmi by five years; state budget capex crosses ₹1 lakh crore; Supreme Court pushes to raise judges' retirement age to 62.
- Mon 7 Sep — MP Cabinet clears ~Rs 41,000 crore development-and-jobs package; India's GST touches Rs 1.99 lakh crore in August and Japan's JCR upgrades India's rating to 'A-' after 35 years.
- Tue 8 Sep — MP Cabinet's ₹41,000 crore package, the state's 1,000-tiger goal and Project Cheetah's Gandhi Sagar expansion lead today; nationally, the Western DFC dedication, a ₹1.10 lakh crore defence clearance and India's 'A–' rating upgrade.
- Wed 9 Sep — MP lands ADB's first India renewable-PPP mandate; Cabinet clears ₹41,000-cr package; GST hits ₹1.99 lakh crore in August
- Thu 10 Sep — MP's NAMAN Mission to rejuvenate the Narmada and a ₹1.46 lakh crore five-year welfare package lead the day; Project Cheetah crosses 57 cats and the PM dedicates the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
- Fri 11 Sep — MP Cabinet's ₹41,000 cr package launches VB-GRAM-G, Ladli Behna wins a 5-year extension, and India's cheetah tally hits 53.
- Sat 12 Sep — MP unveils ‘Sugam Parivahan’ bus network at Transport Vision Summit; cheetah ‘Dheera’ heads to Gandhi Sagar as Project Cheetah turns 3; Centre launches DILRMP 3.0 ‘Bhu-Aadhaar’.
- Tue 15 Sep — MP Cabinet clears ₹41,000 cr development push; Ladli Behna's 40th installment reaches 1.25 crore women; Project Cheetah nears 4 years at Kuno
- Wed 16 Sep — MP Cabinet clears ₹42,490 cr package; Ladli Behna's 40th installment credited; cheetahs consolidate at Gandhi Sagar as GST hits ₹1.99 lakh cr
- Thu 17 Sep — Project Cheetah turns four with 52 cheetahs in MP; Union raises EPFO wage ceiling to ₹25,000; India's GDP grows 7.8%.
- Fri 18 Sep — MP clears ₹42,490 crore & readies Sugam Parivahan Bus Seva; Centre lifts EPFO ceiling to ₹25,000 and PM opens SEMICON India 2026
- Sat 19 Sep — MP Cabinet clears ₹42,490 cr package; Project Cheetah turns 4 with 'Dheera' shifted to Gandhi Sagar; Ladli Behna 40th installment paid
- Sun 20 Sep — MP Cabinet clears ₹42,490 crore development package; 40th Ladli Behna installment paid; Project Cheetah turns 4 with a new litter of 4 cubs at Kuno
- Mon 21 Sep — Kuno cheetahs rise to 56 with 4 new cubs; MP Cabinet clears Rs 42,490 crore; 40th Ladli Behna instalment paid
All topics — key facts for revision
5 September 2026
Full notes with diagrams →MADHYA PRADESH MP Cabinet clears ₹41,000 crore package for jobs, roads and welfare
- New rural jobs scheme Viksit Bharat: VB-G RAM G (replacing the state MGNREGA component) effective 1 July 2026, total outlay ₹29,619 crore.
- Western Bhopal Bypass — 35.61 km four-lane on Hybrid Annuity Model, ₹3,225.51 crore.
- Mehlua–Bina–Khimlasa–Malthone — 67.116 km four-lane, ₹2,776.83 crore.
- RGPV, Bhopal restructured into three technology universities at Bhopal, Ujjain and Jabalpur.
- Dairy development ₹2,973 crore with NDDB; medical upkeep ₹915.77 crore.
MADHYA PRADESH Farmers to get daytime electricity for irrigation
- State to provide about 10 hours of power a day for agricultural pumps.
- Aims to end night-time irrigation hardships for farmers.
- Backed by feeder-separation and expanding solar capacity.
- Part of MP's push as a farm-power surplus and solar-growth state.
MADHYA PRADESH Ladli Behna Yojana continues as MP's flagship women's DBT scheme
- Monthly assistance of ₹1,500 per eligible woman.
- Over 1.2 crore women covered across the state.
- Amount paid via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into bank accounts.
- Eligible women generally aged 21 and above (with scheme conditions).
MADHYA PRADESH Record summer-moong procurement of 5.33 lakh tonnes
- 5.33 lakh tonnes of summer moong procured (against ~5.39 lakh tonnes approved).
- Sharp rise from 3.93 lakh tonnes procured in 2025 (about +36%).
- Procurement executed through central agencies NAFED and NCCF.
- Cabinet also raised the summer-moong procurement limit from 25% to 60% of output.
MADHYA PRADESH Rabi 2026-27 wheat procurement price set at ₹2,600 per quintal
- Total procurement price ₹2,600/quintal = MSP ₹2,585 + state bonus ₹15.
- MP is a leading wheat state, famous for GI-tagged Sharbati wheat.
- Soybean farmers supported via the Bhavantar route (about ₹5,328/quintal value).
- Procurement to be handled through central cooperative agencies.
ENVIRONMENT India's cheetah tally rises to 57 — MP the Cheetah & Tiger State
- India's cheetah population stands at 57.
- 54 cheetahs at Kuno National Park (Sheopur); 3 at Gandhi Sagar (Mandsaur).
- Kuno hosted the world's first inter-continental cheetah translocation (Namibia, South Africa).
- MP is also India's 'Tiger State' with the largest tiger numbers and forest cover.
IR 26th SCO Summit concludes at Bishkek; Pakistan takes 2026-27 chair
- SCO has 10 member states, accounting for ~25% of global GDP and 40%+ of world population.
- Summit adopted 28 documents on climate, nuclear safety and energy conservation.
- Lahore designated SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital; 'SCO Plus' outreach format taken forward.
- India pressed 'zero double standards' on terrorism and sovereignty-first connectivity.
ECONOMY RBI holds repo at 5.25%, lifts FY27 growth to 6.7%
- Repo rate held at 5.25%; SDF 5.00%, MSF and Bank Rate 5.50%.
- FY27 real GDP growth raised to 6.7% (from 6.6%).
- FY27 CPI inflation forecast cut to 5.0% (from 5.1%).
- Stance kept 'neutral' amid global uncertainty and firm domestic demand.
SCI-TECH ISRO launches EOS-05, its first geosynchronous imaging satellite
- EOS-05 is a 2,367 kg geosynchronous imaging satellite.
- Launched on the GSLV-F17 vehicle from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
- Carries multispectral and hyperspectral imaging for wide-area monitoring.
- Boosts real-time watch on agriculture, water bodies and disasters.
DEFENCE Defence Ministry unveils 'RAKSHA' 10-year diplomacy framework
- Framework rests on four pillars: Strategic Partnerships, Capacity Building, Indigenous Exports, Maritime Security.
- Emphasises self-reliance (Atmanirbharta) in defence production.
- Complements record defence exports and 'Make in India' in defence.
- Kalyani (KSSL) and France's Thales also tied up for 70mm laser-guided rockets in India.
POLITY Supreme Court: Bar Council has no disciplinary power over law students
- BCI's powers under the Advocates Act begin only at bar enrolment.
- Arose from a protest case involving NALSAR law students.
- Court upheld freedom of speech and association of students.
- Reinforces limits on statutory regulators over non-members.
REPORT Panel flags 40 crore Indians in healthcare's 'missing middle'
- ~40 crore people fall in the 'missing middle' with no adequate health cover.
- Private sector delivers 60%+ inpatient and 70%+ outpatient care.
- Public health spending is ~1.43% of GDP against a 2.5% target.
- Medicines account for roughly 30% of health expenditure.
6 September 2026
Full notes with diagrams →MADHYA PRADESH Ladli Behna & Ladli Lakshmi schemes get five-year extension
- The 39th instalment of ₹2,148 crore was transferred to about 1.25 crore women on 19 August 2026.
- Monthly aid is currently ₹1,500, with a ₹250 Raksha Bandhan bonus added this cycle.
- Budget 2026-27 earmarks ₹23,882 crore for Ladli Behna.
- The CM has set a roadmap to raise aid to ₹3,000 per month by 2028.
MADHYA PRADESH MP Budget 2026-27: capital outlay crosses ₹1 lakh crore
- Total budget is ₹4,38,317 crore; GSDP is estimated at ₹18.48 lakh crore.
- Capital outlay tops ₹1 lakh crore for the first time.
- Fiscal deficit is held at 3.87% of GSDP, with a small revenue surplus.
- Ken-Betwa Link gets ₹44,000 crore; agriculture gets ₹11,513 crore.
MADHYA PRADESH Four tribal crops of Madhya Pradesh win GI tags
- Tagged crops: Sitahi Kutki, Nagdaman Kutki (minor millets), Baigani Arhar (pigeon pea) and Chhatriya Dhan (paddy).
- They have been preserved for generations by the Baiga tribe, a PVTG, of Dindori.
- Chhatriya Dhan grows in the wetlands of Jabalpur & Katni and is prized for its aroma.
- The Kutki millets are climate-resilient; Baigani Arhar matures in just 5-6 months.
ENVIRONMENT Kuno cheetahs thrive as MP holds Tiger- & Cheetah-State tag
- Kuno received 9 cheetahs (6 female, 3 male) from Botswana in February 2026.
- The first India-born cheetah gave birth to 5 cubs (November 2025).
- Cheetahs are being relocated to a second home at Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.
- MP is the 'Tiger State' with the most tigers and India's largest forest cover.
ECONOMY MP sets ₹2,600 per quintal wheat price in Farmer Welfare Year
- Effective wheat price is ₹2,600 per quintal — MSP plus a state bonus.
- About 1.90 million (19 lakh) farmers are registered for MSP procurement.
- MP leads India in wheat (including Sharbati) and soybean — the 'Soybean State'.
POLITY SC nudges states to raise judges' retirement age to 62
- The bench was led by CJI Surya Kant; 5.18 crore cases are pending in district courts.
- The enhancement to 62 years is subject to a suitability review at age 60.
- Seven states including Madhya Pradesh agreed; others must decide within two weeks.
ECONOMY New base year 2022-23 for national accounts; PPI to replace WPI
- The base year shifts from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
- PPI (Producer Price Index) will replace WPI for GDP deflation.
- New IIP and a Banking Services Price Index (BkSPI) are introduced.
- The release covers final estimates for 2022-24 and provisional data for 2025-26.
SCI-TECH ISRO's GSLV-F17 lofts EOS-05, its heaviest Earth-observation satellite
- EOS-05 weighs 2,367 kg — the heaviest GSLV payload so far.
- It targets a geosynchronous orbit near 36,000 km, with a 9-year mission life.
- This was the 19th GSLV mission and ended an eight-month launch pause.
ENVIRONMENT UNEP: 1.5°C warming target 'definitively breached'
- Current warming is about 1.4°C; the 1.5°C target is breached.
- Under current policies, warming is projected near 2.6°C by 2100.
- The new fallback: cap peak warming at 1.8°C, then use carbon dioxide removal.
IR India to host BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi
- The BRICS Summit is scheduled for 12-13 September 2026 in New Delhi.
- It follows a Doval-Wang Yi meeting; India-China corps-commander border talks are lined up.
- BRICS has expanded well beyond its original five members.
ECONOMY India's direct-tax buoyancy stays above 1 for a third year
- Direct-tax buoyancy was 1.39 in 2024-25.
- It has stayed above 1 for the third consecutive year.
- This reflects better compliance and rising formalisation.
7 September 2026
Full notes with diagrams →MADHYA PRADESH MP Cabinet clears ~Rs 41,000 crore development-and-jobs package
- Total outlay of about Rs 41,000 crore spread across infrastructure, welfare and employment.
- Includes a large road-and-connectivity component (~Rs 4,600 crore class of works) to upgrade state highways.
- Aligned with the MP Budget 2026-27 capex thrust and the Global Investors Summit investment pipeline.
- Approved a revised Bhopal Western Bypass and restructuring of RGPV (technical university).
MADHYA PRADESH 'Kavach' scheme revives credit for ~5,000 farmers; Rs 32,070 cr package cleared
- Kavach: state gives Rs 25 crore one-time equity support; Apex & District Co-op Banks add a Rs 50 crore relief fund.
- Restores farmers' eligibility for cooperative loans and linked welfare benefits.
- Package split: Health Rs 26,777 cr, Sports Rs 2,460 cr, Digital governance Rs 1,099 cr, Disease control Rs 1,704 cr.
- Also cleared a 4th time-bound pay scale for long-serving Tribal Affairs Dept teachers.
ENVIRONMENT NGT cracks down on Bhopal's Bhoj Wetland (Ramsar site)
- Bhoj Wetland (Upper & Lower Lakes) is a Ramsar site since 2002, the lifeline of Bhopal, the 'City of Lakes'.
- NGT directed removal of encroachments from wetland, buffer zone and impact area within 3 months.
- The Upper Lake (Bada Talab) was built in the 11th century by Raja Bhoj of Dhar.
- Wetlands are governed by the Wetlands (Conservation & Management) Rules, 2017.
MADHYA PRADESH Soybean MSP fixed at Rs 4,892/quintal — MP the 'Soybean State'
- Soybean MSP for the season set at Rs 4,892/quintal; state procurement to open in the coming weeks.
- MP contributes the largest share of India's soybean output (~40-45%), centred on the Malwa plateau.
- Soybean is a kharif oilseed; MP also leads in gram/pulses and is a top wheat (incl. Sharbati) grower.
- A Bhavantar-style price-deficiency support is used when mandi prices slip below MSP.
ENVIRONMENT Cheetah to move Kuno to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary on Sept 17
- Relocation to Gandhi Sagar (Mandsaur-Neemuch) creates a second cheetah habitat besides Kuno.
- Project Cheetah (from 2022) is the world's first intercontinental large-carnivore translocation.
- In Feb 2026 Kuno received 9 cheetahs (6 female, 3 male) from Botswana; cubs have been born in India.
- MP is the 'Tiger State' and 'Cheetah State', with the largest forest cover by area in India.
SOCIETY MP gives Rs 304 crore laptop incentive to 1.21 lakh meritorious students
- Rs 304 crore transferred directly to 1.21 lakh students scoring high marks in Class 12.
- Each eligible student receives Rs 25,000 to buy a laptop, via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- Part of MP's education-incentive suite alongside scooty and scholarship schemes.
- Complements the state's focus on digital literacy and human-capital formation.
ECONOMY GST collection Rs 1.99 lakh crore in August, up 14.8%
- Gross GST for August 2026 at Rs 1.99 lakh crore, up 14.8% over a year earlier.
- Reflects strong festive-season demand and widening formalisation of the economy.
- GST is a destination-based, dual tax (CGST + SGST/UTGST; IGST on inter-state supply).
- Comes alongside Q1 FY27 real GDP growth of 7.8% (revised series).
ECONOMY Japan's JCR upgrades India to 'A-', first rise in 35 years
- Rating raised from BBB+ to A-; JCR projects India's GDP growth above 6% for 2026-27.
- Gross NPA ratio noted to have fallen to about 1.8% by March 2026.
- 'A-' moves India firmly into the investment-grade 'A' band, lowering perceived risk.
- Better ratings can cut overseas borrowing costs and draw more foreign capital.
POLITY Supreme Court expands RBI power over co-operative bank boards
- Court allowed board supersession beyond six months for multi-state co-operative banks.
- Flows from the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020 bringing co-op banks under RBI.
- Aims to protect depositors and financial stability in weak cooperative banks.
- Co-operatives are a State subject; the 97th Constitutional Amendment (2011) added Part IX-B.
IR India-China hold Corps Commander talks in Arunachal
- First Corps Commander-level talks in the eastern sector, at Wacha-Damai, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Part of a broader push to de-escalate along the LAC after recent disengagement steps.
- China claims Arunachal as 'South Tibet'; India firmly rejects the claim.
- Border peace is guided by mechanisms like WMCC and Special Representatives dialogue.
ECONOMY Cabinet clears 'Samudra Manthan' offshore exploration scheme
- Samudra Manthan Phase-I outlay ~Rs 84,084 crore for offshore hydrocarbon and mineral exploration.
- Targets resources within India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf.
- Advances energy security and the Blue Economy agenda; cuts import dependence.
- Complements Deep Ocean Mission and offshore mineral auction reforms.
8 September 2026
Full notes with diagrams →MADHYA PRADESH MP Cabinet clears ₹41,000 crore package for jobs, roads and rural growth
- New rural livelihood scheme 'VB–G RAM G' (state-level replacement of MGNREGA) with a ₹29,619 crore outlay, effective 1 July 2026
- Western Bhopal Bypass — 35.61 km, four-lane — sanctioned at ₹3,225.51 crore
- Mehlua–Bina–Khimlasa–Malthone four-lane road (67.1 km) at ₹2,776.83 crore
- Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya restructured into three universities — Bhopal, Ujjain, Jabalpur
- Summer moong Price Support Scheme procurement limit raised from 25% to 60%; ₹2,973 crore dairy plan with NDDB
ENVIRONMENT MP eyes 1,000+ tigers and plans to introduce rhinos
- MP recorded 785 tigers in the 2022 all-India estimation — the highest of any state
- State now has 9 tiger reserves, including the newly notified Ratapani and Veerangana Durgavati reserves
- Rhino introduction planned; wild buffalo already reintroduced and gharial numbers strengthened in the Chambal
- Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna and Satpura are among the flagship reserves
MADHYA PRADESH MP pushes forest tourism and homestays to lift tribal incomes
- MP has India's largest Scheduled Tribe population; PESA rules empower Gram Sabhas over minor forest produce
- The homestay and eco-tourism model links wildlife-tourism revenue to local livelihoods
- MP has the country's largest recorded forest cover by area
ENVIRONMENT Project Cheetah expands from Kuno to Gandhi Sagar in MP
- Cheetahs were sourced from Namibia and South Africa; wild-born cubs have been born on Indian soil
- Kuno National Park lies in Sheopur district; Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary spans the Mandsaur–Neemuch belt
- The cheetah is the world's fastest land animal and was declared extinct in India in 1952
ECONOMY PM dedicates Western Dedicated Freight Corridor sections
- The WDFC runs from Dadri (Uttar Pradesh) to Jawaharlal Nehru Port near Mumbai
- Freight corridors separate goods traffic from passenger lines, cutting transit time and logistics cost
- The sections were dedicated on 8 September 2026
DEFENCE Defence Acquisition Council clears ~₹1.10 lakh crore procurement
- Items include CBRN reconnaissance vehicles, radars, advanced light helicopters, marine gas turbines and bridging/mine-laying systems
- The DAC is chaired by the Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister)
- There is a strong emphasis on indigenous sourcing under Atmanirbhar Bharat
ECONOMY RBI drains over ₹6 lakh crore as banking surplus swells
- Overnight and 30-day VRRR auctions were used to mop up excess liquidity
- The repo rate was held at 5.25% with a neutral stance; SDF at 5.00%, MSF at 5.50%
- Persistent surplus liquidity can stoke inflation if left unabsorbed
ECONOMY Japan Credit Rating Agency upgrades India to 'A–'
- The upgrade was announced on 2 September 2026
- An 'A–' rating signals a stronger assessed ability to repay sovereign debt
- It follows a broader improvement in agencies' view of India's macro fundamentals
IR Defence Minister visits Sri Lanka under 'Neighbourhood First'
- The visit reinforces India's 'Neighbourhood First' and SAGAR vision in the Indian Ocean
- Maritime security and training cooperation featured on the agenda
IR 18th BRICS Summit to be hosted in New Delhi
- BRICS groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, plus newer members
- Bharat Mandapam also hosted the 2023 G20 Summit
- Focus areas include trade, the de-dollarisation debate and Global South priorities
9 September 2026
Full notes with diagrams →MADHYA PRADESH MP wins ADB's first India renewable-energy PPP mandate
- Aims to mobilise up to USD 1 billion of private investment in clean energy.
- Backs MP's push in solar, wind and pumped-hydro storage — building on the Rewa Ultra Mega Solar legacy.
- The PPP route lets the state de-risk projects and crowd-in private capital.
MADHYA PRADESH Passenger Transport Vision Summit 2026 opens in Indore
- Six themes incl. PPP-based mobility, Intelligent Transport Management Systems and integrated ticketing.
- Proposes running bus services on a 100% PPP model with electric and hydrogen fleets.
- To frame a Mobility Vision 2030 roadmap with AI-based route planning.
MADHYA PRADESH MP Cabinet clears ~₹41,000-crore development package
- Viksit Bharat–VB-G RAM G rural scheme: ₹29,619 crore (₹3,183 cr for 2026-27).
- Western Bhopal Bypass (35.61 km, four-lane) approved with the Mehlua–Bina–Khimlasa corridor.
- RGPV split into three technology universities — Bhopal, Ujjain, Jabalpur; ₹2,973 cr dairy tie-up with NDDB.
MADHYA PRADESH MP consolidates its Tiger & Wildlife State status
- Madhav became MP's 9th tiger reserve (after Ratapani, the 8th); MP has India's highest tiger count (785).
- Project Cheetah population rises to ~57; new homes at Gandhi Sagar & Nauradehi.
- Wildlife-death compensation raised to ₹25 lakh; ₹47.11 cr elephant-management plan approved.
POLITY India hosts the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum
- CJI Surya Kant held bilateral meetings with judicial leaders of 10 countries.
- Focus on judicial cooperation, mediation and arbitration for cross-border disputes.
- Comes amid India's wider BRICS engagements in September 2026.
DEFENCE DAC clears ~₹1.10 lakh crore in defence acquisitions
- Proposals span the Army, Navy and Air Force to boost combat readiness.
- AoN is the first step in India's capital-procurement process.
- Reinforces the Aatmanirbhar Bharat push for indigenous defence manufacturing.
ENVIRONMENT NITI Aayog launches PACT & Zero-Emission Truck marketplace
- PACT = Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport — pools freight demand.
- Connects e-truck makers with logistics providers to speed adoption.
- Targets decarbonising road freight, a major diesel and emissions source.
SOCIETY India's UNESCO tentative list rises to 73 sites
- New entries incl. Rangpur-Sivasagar (Assam), Colonial Penal Settlement (Andaman) and Shekhawati painted havelis (Rajasthan).
- Tentative listing is a precondition for final World Heritage nomination.
- India already has 43 inscribed World Heritage Sites.
SCI-TECH India joins the global Call to Action for 6G Leadership
- Aligns with the Bharat 6G Mission, targeting 6G leadership by 2030.
- Commits to secure, interoperable next-gen telecom standards.
- Builds on India's fast 5G rollout and rising patent share.
10 September 2026
Full notes with diagrams →ENVIRONMENT NAMAN Mission approved to rejuvenate the Narmada; ₹1.46 lakh cr welfare outlay
- NAMAN Mission = Nirmal Evam Aviral Maa Narmada; targets pollution control, afforestation & flow security of the Narmada.
- The Narmada is MP's lifeline — India's largest west-flowing river, rising at Amarkantak (Anuppur).
- Welfare package: Ladli Behna ₹1,14,365 cr, Ladli Laxmi ₹16,326 cr, health ₹11,835 cr, PMMVY ₹2,138 cr.
- Outlay period: 2026-27 to 2030-31 (five years).
MADHYA PRADESH ₹41,000 cr Cabinet package: three new tech universities, dairy push, moong relief
- ₹29,619 cr for the Viksit Bharat – Rozgar & Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (60:40 centre-state).
- Three new tech universities at Bhopal, Ujjain and Jabalpur (easing load on RGPV, ~3.83 lakh students).
- About ₹2,973 cr for milk producers; ₹1,547 cr to expand dairy processing.
- Summer moong procurement at MSP raised from 25% to 60% of production.
MADHYA PRADESH Ladli Behna Yojana: 40th installment of ₹1,500 to reach 1.27 crore women
- Monthly transfer stepped up from ₹1,000 towards a promised ₹3,000.
- Eligibility age was lowered to 21–23 years; benefit via DBT to women's accounts.
- Five-year outlay budgeted at ₹1,14,365 crore (largest single welfare head).
- Companion scheme: Ladli Laxmi Yojana for the girl child.
ENVIRONMENT Project Cheetah crosses 57 cheetahs; 4th anniversary on 17 September
- Population: Kuno 54 (17 free-ranging, 37 in soft bomas) + Gandhi Sagar 3 = 57.
- World's only intercontinental large-carnivore translocation; sources: Namibia, South Africa, Botswana.
- Launched at Kuno on 17 Sep 2022; Gandhi Sagar (Neemuch–Mandsaur) is the second home.
- MP is India's 'Tiger State' with the largest forest cover by area.
POLITY MP High Court reaffirms the 50% reservation ceiling
- Context: proposal to raise OBC reservation from 14% to 27%, which would cross 50%.
- Court barred promoting more than 50% from reserved categories pending final decision.
- Relied on the Supreme Court's Indra Sawhney (1992) ruling on the 50% cap.
- Next hearing listed for 1 December; linked to pending Supreme Court matters.
ECONOMY PM dedicates Western Dedicated Freight Corridor; transit cut to ~14 hours
- WDFC spans ~1,506 km from Dadri (UP) to JNPT (Maharashtra).
- Freight transit cut from ~6 days to ~14 hours; speeds up from 25 to 100 km/h.
- Newly dedicated stretch: ~326 route-km, costing ₹20,700+ crore.
- Cabinet also cleared multi-tracking railway projects to decongest trunk routes.
ECONOMY RBI acts to defend the rupee; forex reserves near $694 billion
- RBI reportedly sold ~$8 billion to support the rupee.
- Forex reserves near $694 billion — among the world's largest.
- Rupee down ~4% year-on-year against the US dollar.
- India–US bilateral trade is about $200 billion (FY26).
ECONOMY MSP for Kharif 2026-27 raised; soybean up ~7% — key for MP
- Soybean MSP raised ~7% to about ₹5,328/quintal.
- MSP hikes cleared for 14 Kharif crops on a cost-plus formula.
- MP leads India in soybean, gram (chana) and pulses output.
- MP is also a top producer of wheat (incl. GI-tagged Sharbati).
SCI-TECH ORV Sagar Manthan launched for the Deep Ocean Mission
- Built for the Ministry of Earth Sciences' Deep Ocean Mission (₹4,077 crore).
- Capabilities: deep-sea research, polymetallic nodule exploration, biodiversity surveys.
- To be operated by the NIOT (National Institute of Ocean Technology).
- Complements the crewed submersible programme Samudrayaan / Matsya-6000.
IR India–US trade deal nears finalization
- Bilateral trade is around $200 billion (FY26); the US is a top trade partner.
- Key sectors: pharmaceuticals, agriculture, steel and digital services.
- A deal could ease tariff frictions and expand market access.
- Feeds into India's broader FTA strategy (UK, EU talks in progress).
SOCIETY Rangpur-Sivasagar (Ahom) added to UNESCO Tentative List
- Key monuments: Rang Ghar (1746), Kareng Ghar (1752), Sivasagar Shivadol.
- Ahom Kingdom (1228–1826) resisted repeated Mughal invasions.
- India has 42 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 52 on the Tentative List.
- MP's own World Heritage sites: Khajuraho, Sanchi, Bhimbetka.
11 September 2026
Full notes with diagrams →MADHYA PRADESH MP Cabinet clears ₹41,000 cr package; VB-GRAM-G replaces MGNREGA model
- New Viksit Bharat VB-GRAM-G rural scheme (state model replacing MGNREGA delivery) — outlay ₹29,619 crore; effective 1 July 2026.
- ₹3,183 crore earmarked for 2026-27; balance staggered up to 2030-31.
- Western Bhopal Bypass — 35.61 km four-lane, ₹3,225 crore (+₹548 cr pre-work).
- RGPV, Bhopal split into 3 technology/skill universities (Bhopal, Ujjain, Jabalpur).
- Moong procurement limit under Price Support Scheme raised 25% → 60%; dairy dev ₹2,973 cr.
MADHYA PRADESH Yaatri Parivahan Vision Summit 2026 opens in Indore
- Rolls out CM Sugam Transport Service via MP Yatri Parivahan & Infrastructure Ltd (MPYPIL).
- Focus on PPP models, green/clean-fuel buses and integrated IT ticketing.
- New MPYPIL logo, scheme booklet, a mobility startup hackathon and an industry expo.
- 8 sessions on safe, smart, pollution-free transport and financial sustainability.
- Led by Transport Minister Uday Pratap Singh; major bus, IT and finance firms participate.
SOCIETY Ladli Behna Yojana wins 5-year extension; September instalment released
- ₹1,500/month to eligible women via DBT; roughly 1.25 crore+ beneficiaries.
- Cabinet cleared a 5-year extension of Ladli Behna and Ladli Lakshmi schemes.
- Each monthly transfer is about ₹1,500 crore; instalments have crossed the 39th-40th round.
- Aims at financial autonomy, nutrition and women's workforce participation.
- Social-security pensions are transferred alongside the same day.
ENVIRONMENT Project Cheetah: India's cheetahs reach 53 at Kuno; Gandhi Sagar as second home
- India's cheetah population reached 53 after five cubs born at Kuno NP (Sheopur).
- Cheetahs were sourced from Namibia (2022), South Africa and Botswana.
- Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (Mandsaur-Neemuch) prepared as the second home.
- MP is the Tiger State (785 tigers) and now the Cheetah State.
- Kuno lies in the Chambal landscape of northern MP.
ECONOMY MP woos global investors at AIM Congress 2026, Dubai
- Builds on the Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025, Bhopal — record ~₹26.6 lakh crore intentions.
- Pitch to Gulf investors; met the Choithram Group on farm-produce exports.
- Priority sectors: food processing, agriculture, industry and renewable energy.
- MP leverages industrial corridors and single-window clearances.
- As the 'Soybean State', MP eyes global markets for soybean, wheat and pulses.
ECONOMY Western Dedicated Freight Corridor fully commissioned; big rail push
- Final 3 WDFC sections worth over ₹20,700 crore; the JNPT (Mumbai)-Dadri (UP) freight route.
- Cabinet cleared 8 rail multitracking projects worth ₹20,804 crore across 9 states.
- Benefits about 2,121 villages and roughly 52 lakh people.
- Foundations laid for 3 rail projects (₹9,700 cr) and 3 NH projects (₹1,780 cr).
- Cuts logistics cost and supports PM Gati Shakti.
POLITY Forest Rights Act: fresh tussle over Gram Sabha consent
- Memo states the ministry has no role in mandating Gram Sabha consent at Stage-II forest clearance.
- The Niyamgiri judgment (2013) upheld free, prior and informed consent.
- About 3,05,945 hectares were diverted (2008-23) with compliance gaps.
- Highly relevant to MP — home to India's largest tribal population.
- Rooted in FRA 2006 and PESA 1996.
POLITY Ladakh autonomy: directly elected body proposed
- Ladakh has been a UT without a legislature since the 2019 reorganization.
- Demands include statehood and Sixth Schedule protection.
- The proposal echoes Article 371-type special provisions.
- It seeks to address tribal and cultural safeguards.
- A written draft is yet to be shared.
SCI-TECH ORV Sagar Manthan launched under Deep Ocean Mission
- ORV Sagar Manthan — cost ₹840 crore, built by GRSE, with a 30-year service life.
- Replaces ORV Sagar Kanya (1983); delivery scheduled by 2028.
- Part of the Deep Ocean Mission (Vertical-4 component).
- Supports ocean survey and blue-economy research.
- Launched by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh.
HEALTH Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 under way; 10 years of PMMVY
- 9th edition of Rashtriya Poshan Maah; theme 'Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari'.
- Observed 9 September - 8 October 2026.
- Marks the 10-year milestone of PMMVY (Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana).
- Focuses on anganwadi services, maternal and child nutrition.
- Anchored by the Women & Child Development Ministry.
12 September 2026
Full notes with diagrams →MADHYA PRADESH MP launches ‘Sugam Parivahan’ bus network; Transport Vision Summit in Indore
- New scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Bus Seva’ to launch on 25 September 2026.
- Run by MP Passenger Transport & Infrastructure Ltd (MPYPIL) on a PPP model.
- Route surveys done in all 55 districts: about 150 city, 450 inter-city and 436 inter-state routes.
- MP has ~5 lakh km of roads; priority to electric & CNG buses with CCTV, GPS, panic buttons.
- MoU with Rapido for first/last-mile links; MP Mobility Innovation Challenge 2026 launched.
ENVIRONMENT Female cheetah ‘Dheera’ to move to Gandhi Sagar as Project Cheetah turns 3
- Kuno NP (Sheopur district) is India's first cheetah home; Project Cheetah began in Sep 2022.
- Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary (Mandsaur–Neemuch, on the Chambal river) is the second cheetah site.
- Two South African males were moved to Gandhi Sagar about five months earlier.
- MP is India's ‘Tiger State’ and ‘Cheetah State’, with the largest forest cover by area.
ECONOMY MP to build 11 plug-and-play industrial parks under BHAVYA scheme
- Parks planned in Ujjain, Dhar, Dewas-Shajapur, Ratlam, Sehore, Sagar, Guna, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Katni, Rewa.
- Combined DPR cost ~₹8,144 crore; sectors — pharma, autos, semiconductors, renewables, IT/ITeS.
- BHAVYA national outlay ₹33,660 crore; targets 100 plug-and-play parks (2026-27 to 2031-32).
- Bhensola park (Dhar) to expand the PM MITRA textile hub; women-friendly facilities planned.
SOCIETY Ladli Behna Yojana: monthly ₹1,500 credited to ~1.25 crore sisters
- About 1.25 crore women beneficiaries across MP receive money directly to bank accounts (DBT).
- Scheme launched in 2023; aims at women's economic independence, nutrition and financial inclusion.
- Runs alongside Ladli Behna Awas Yojana for housing support.
SOCIETY MP fast-tracks Simhastha-2028 preparations at Ujjain
- ₹2,000 crore allocated in the state budget for Simhastha preparations.
- Plans for an eco-friendly ‘Green Kumbh’ and a large pilgrim database from Shravan 2026.
- Ujjain hosts the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga; Simhastha recurs every 12 years.
POLITY Centre launches DILRMP 3.0 with 14-digit ‘Bhu-Aadhaar’ for land parcels
- Bhu-Aadhaar is a 14-digit ULPIN (Unique Land Parcel Identification Number).
- Five pillars: Bhu-Aadhaar, Registration Seva Kendras, RCCMS, NAKSHA (urban survey), UrPro cards.
- 100% central funding with performance-linked releases; speeds KCC, crop insurance and farm loans.
POLITY ECI flags regulatory gaps in unrecognised political parties (RUPPs)
- Six Gujarat-based RUPPs received ₹1,700 crore donations (FY24) while fielding only 15 candidates.
- Over 2,800 RUPPs exist; only about 750 contested the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
- RUPPs get 100% income-tax exemption under Section 13A; the ECI lacks de-registration power.
IR BRICS adopts ‘Chennai Declaration’ on science, tech & innovation
- Focus areas: AI, high-performance computing, quantum, biotech, renewables, ocean & polar science.
- Advances BRICS GRAIN (shared research facilities) and the Young Scientist Forum.
- Aligns technology access with Global South priorities.
DEFENCE India–US ‘Yudh Abhyas 2026’ military exercise underway
- Venues: Bikaner (Rajasthan) and Auli (Uttarakhand).
- Includes a Command Post Exercise, Field Training Exercise and live-fire drills.
- Enhances interoperability and counter-terrorism cooperation.
SCI-TECH ISRO successfully hot-tests CE20 cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan
- Engine operated at 220 kN thrust; propellants are Liquid Oxygen + Liquid Hydrogen.
- Powers the upper stage of LVM3 and the Gaganyaan human-spaceflight mission.
- Reaffirms India's indigenous cryogenic capability.
HEALTH India at 79th WHO South-East Asia session; ‘Dili Declaration’ on health workforce
- Adopted the ‘Dili Declaration on Human Resources for Health’.
- India recognised for Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus elimination.
- 94 million people screened for hypertension & diabetes (against a 75-million target).
15 September 2026
Full notes with diagrams →MADHYA PRADESH MP Cabinet clears ₹41,000 crore development package
- Viksit Bharat — VB-GRAM-G rural scheme cleared with a total outlay of ₹29,619 crore (2026-31).
- Western Bhopal Bypass (35.61 km, 4-lane) and the Mehlua-Bina-Khimlasa-Malthone road (67.1 km) approved.
- ₹2,973 crore dairy plan with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
- Summer moong procurement limit raised from 25% to 60%; Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya split into 3 tech universities (Bhopal, Ujjain, Jabalpur).
SOCIETY Ladli Behna's 40th installment reaches 1.25 crore women
- ₹1,500 transferred to each of 1,25,22,542 (≈1.25 crore) eligible women via DBT.
- Monthly outlay is roughly ₹1,878 crore.
- August's payout was ₹1,750 as it carried a one-time ₹250 Raksha Bandhan gift; September reverts to the base ₹1,500.
- The scheme targets women's financial empowerment and household nutrition.
ECONOMY Wheat MSP for Rabi 2026-27 fixed at ₹2,600/quintal
- Price = Union MSP ₹2,585 + state bonus ₹15 = ₹2,600/quintal.
- NCCF to handle procurement; last season paid ≈₹16,000 crore for 77 lakh tonnes of wheat.
- Under the Bhavantar support, soybean farmers get an effective ₹5,328/quintal.
- MP is the 'Soybean State' (≈45% of India's output) and grows GI-tagged Sharbati wheat.
ENVIRONMENT Project Cheetah nears 4 years; Kuno→Gandhi Sagar expansion continues
- First 8 cheetahs from Namibia (2022) and 12 from South Africa (2023) were released at Kuno NP, Sheopur district.
- Cheetahs Prabhash and Pavak were the first shifted to Gandhi Sagar (Mandsaur-Neemuch) in 2025.
- The programme has recorded India-born (second-generation) cubs.
- A second habitat spreads ecological risk and supports a viable meta-population.
MADHYA PRADESH Ujjain plans world-record lamp-lighting at Mahakal on Sep 17
- About 58 lakh (5.8 million) lamps to be lit simultaneously at 7 pm across gram panchayats and urban wards.
- Named 'Ashirwad Ka Diya', framed as gratitude for 25 years of public service.
- Launches the month-long Seva-Sankalp Campaign (Sep 17 – Oct 17).
- Ujjain hosts the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and the twelve-yearly Simhastha Kumbh.
POLITY Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 to take effect from Oct 1
- Comes into force on October 1, 2026, replacing the 1891 Act.
- Provides a technology-neutral framework for treating electronic bank records as evidence.
- Aligns banking evidence rules with the new criminal-law and digital ecosystem.
ECONOMY Global Fintech Fest 2026: RBI names 2nd fintech SRO; SEBI's Demat 2.0
- RBI recognised the Unified Fintech Forum (UFF) as a second Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for fintech.
- SEBI launched a Demat 2.0 pilot for tokenised corporate bonds.
- PM Modi inaugurated the event (Sep 8-11); it is among the world's largest fintech gatherings.
IR Rajnath Singh's Sri Lanka visit — first by a Defence Minister in ~40 years
- Visit spanned Sep 8-10, 2026; three MoUs signed on air-defence, military education and youth cooperation.
- Three Bailey Bridges were inaugurated as part of India's assistance.
- Reinforces India's 'Neighbourhood First' and maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.
SCI-TECH Paris Space Summit: India-France sign three space pacts
- Summit (Paris, Sep 9-10) drew 90 countries and 51 announcements worth about €20 billion.
- India-France signed three space-cooperation agreements.
- Also this week, India held Exercise Samudra Laksamana (4th edition) with Malaysia off Lumut.
16 September 2026
Full notes with diagrams →MADHYA PRADESH MP Cabinet approves ₹42,490 crore development & welfare package
- Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan: ₹36,006.22 crore for FY2026-27 to 2030-31 (pre-primary to Class 12)
- Irrigation ₹2,607 cr — Chitawad (Ujjain) ₹1,846 cr / 65,000 ha, plus Gaund (Singrauli) & Chanderi (Ashoknagar)
- Interest-free MARKFED loan of ₹2,220.62 cr for Rabi 2024-25 foodgrain credit
- 11 transport schemes (₹1,166.6 cr) and 8 horticulture/food-processing schemes (₹491 cr)
- New posts sanctioned for District Mineral offices (Maihar, Mauganj, Pandhurna) & school upgrades (Anuppur, Shahdol)
SOCIETY Ladli Behna Yojana: 40th monthly installment of ₹1,500 credited
- Direct Benefit Transfer of ₹1,500/month to about 1.27 crore women
- 40th installment released into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts
- Stated roadmap: raise the amount to ₹3,000/month by 2028
- Eligibility: married women 21–60 years with income and landholding ceilings
- Launched in 2023; among India's largest state women cash-transfer schemes
ENVIRONMENT Project Cheetah: animals consolidate at Gandhi Sagar alongside Kuno
- Project Cheetah launched 17 Sep 2022 at Kuno (Sheopur) with African cheetahs
- Gandhi Sagar WLS (Mandsaur–Neemuch) developed as the second cheetah site
- Second-generation cubs have been born on Indian soil at Kuno
- MP is India's 'Tiger State' (highest tiger count, 785) and has the largest forest cover by area
- Kuno lies in the Chambal landscape of north-west MP
MADHYA PRADESH MP procures a record 5.33 lakh tonnes of summer moong at MSP
- 5.33 lakh tonnes of summer moong procured (against 5.39 LT approved)
- Up about 36% from 3.93 lakh tonnes in 2025
- Procured through NAFED & NCCF at the Minimum Support Price
- MP is the 'Soybean State' and a leading pulses & wheat (Sharbati) producer
- Review flagged gaps in the crop-insurance WINDS weather network
SOCIETY Simhastha 2028 at Ujjain: infrastructure works fast-tracked
- Simhastha 2028 to be held at Ujjain, on the banks of the Kshipra (Shipra) river
- About ₹2,924 crore investment; ₹2,000 cr earmarked in the state Budget
- Fresh ₹491 cr of projects approved to accelerate preparations
- Ujjain hosts the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (one of 12) and the Mahakal Lok corridor
- One of India's four Kumbh sites; held roughly every 12 years
IR India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit; New Delhi Declaration adopted
- Theme: 'Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation & Sustainability'
- New Delhi Declaration adopted by consensus
- Expanded bloc now has 10 members (added Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, Indonesia)
- Backed local-currency trade and Global South priorities
- BRICS runs the New Development Bank (NDB), headquartered in Shanghai
IR India takes over the International Solar Alliance presidency (2026-28)
- The International Solar Alliance now has about 124 member countries; HQ at Gurugram
- India's target: 500 GW non-fossil capacity by 2030
- Flagship initiative: One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG)
- ISA was co-founded by India and France in 2015 at CoP-21, Paris
- It is a treaty-based intergovernmental organisation
SCI-TECH ISRO's GISAT-1A (EOS-05) geo-imaging satellite ends the launch pause
- GISAT-1A / EOS-05 is a geostationary Earth-observation satellite
- Launched on the GSLV from SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota
- Enables near-real-time disaster, agriculture and forestry monitoring
- Restores continuity after the GISAT-1 / EOS-03 loss in 2021
- GSLV uses an indigenous cryogenic upper stage
ENVIRONMENT World Ozone Day (16 Sep): marking the 1987 Montreal Protocol
- Commemorates the Montreal Protocol (1987) on ozone-depleting substances
- Parent framework: the Vienna Convention (1985)
- The Kigali Amendment (2016) phases down HFCs, potent greenhouse gases
- India has ratified Kigali and is phasing out HCFCs
- The ozone layer is on track to recover by around mid-century
17 September 2026
Full notes with diagrams →MADHYA PRADESH Project Cheetah Turns Four: India's Cheetah Count Reaches 52 at Kuno & Gandhi Sagar
- India's cheetah population is now 52 — 49 at Kuno and 3 at Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary.
- 32 are India-born cubs; founding stock: 8 (Namibia, 2022), 12 (South Africa, 2023), 9 (Botswana, 2026).
- The cheetah went extinct in India in 1952; the project aims to restore grassland & open-forest ecosystems.
- MP is the only state hosting cheetahs, adding 'Cheetah State' to its wildlife titles.
MADHYA PRADESH MP Cabinet Clears ₹42,490 crore Package for Education, Irrigation & Farm Credit
- ₹36,006 crore to continue Samagra Shiksha (2026-27 to 2030-31), pre-primary to Class 12.
- ₹2,607 crore for three irrigation projects — Chitawad (Ujjain), Gaund (Singrauli), Chanderi Micro (Ashoknagar), ~1.27 lakh ha.
- ₹2,220.62 crore interest-free loan to MARKFED; ₹1,166.6 crore for 11 transport schemes.
- ₹491 crore for eight horticulture & food-processing schemes to raise farmer income.
MADHYA PRADESH MP to Launch 'Sugam Parivahan' Public Bus Service From 25 September
- ~1,000+ routes across all 55 districts: ~150 city, ~450 intercity, ~436 interstate.
- Electric/CNG buses with CCTV, GPS, panic buttons; run on PPP via MPYPIL with an Intelligent Transport Management System.
- Target: connect 75% of villages by 2030; MoU with a ride-hailing firm for first/last-mile in Bhopal & Indore.
- An electric-bus plant at Pithampur (5,000/year capacity) to support the fleet.
SOCIETY 7,500+ Meritorious Students Get E-Scooties Under Mukhyamantri Scooty Yojana
- Beneficiaries: top-scoring Class 12 students of the 2025-26 board exams.
- Aim: cut transport barriers to college, reward merit and promote electric mobility.
- Adds to MP's student-support ecosystem (scholarships, laptop assistance).
ENVIRONMENT Beyond the Tiger: MP Cements Status as India's Multi-Species 'Wildlife State'
- MP is Tiger, Leopard, Cheetah, Vulture, Gharial and Wolf State.
- Biodiversity: 5,000+ plant, 500+ bird, 180 fish species; 53 gharials & 33 turtles released in the Kuno river.
- Key tiger reserves: Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna, Satpura; MP has India's largest forest cover.
- Water drive restored/created 56,000 water sources, 827 stepwells and cleaned 212 rivers.
ECONOMY EPFO Wage Ceiling Raised From ₹15,000 to ₹25,000; 51 Lakh More Covered
- Expected to bring 51 lakh+ additional employees under mandatory EPFO cover.
- Extends access to provident fund, EPS pension and EDLI insurance.
- Annual government outgo rises to about ₹11,339 crore (from ~₹10,250 crore).
- Average private-sector salary (~₹23,000) had outgrown the old ₹15,000 threshold.
POLITY Supreme Court Upholds RBI's Power to Supersede Multi-State Co-op Bank Boards
- Reads the third proviso to Article 243ZL as incorporating the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (Sec 36AAA).
- Cooperatives were added to the Constitution by the 97th Amendment (2011), Part IX-B.
- Depositor protection justifies banking regulation overriding general cooperative safeguards.
- Distinguishes state vs multi-state cooperative banks on consultation.
ECONOMY Indian Economy Grows 7.8% in Q1 FY27, Fastest Among Major Economies
- Sectors: manufacturing +9.2%, services +10%, construction +7.7%, agriculture +3.6%; mining -2.4%.
- Investment (GFCF) +11.9%; private consumption +7.1%; exports +12%.
- Growth outpaces China (~4.3%) and major ASEAN economies.
IR 26th SCO Summit Held at Bishkek; India Balances Engagement and Concerns
- SCO was founded in 2001; secretariat in Beijing, RATS in Tashkent; India a full member since 2017.
- Members include China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus and Central Asian states.
- India stresses counter-terrorism and connectivity respecting sovereignty (Chabahar/INSTC).
SCI-TECH ISRO Launches EOS-05 Earth-Observation Satellite; Space-Sector Reforms Advance
- EOS-05 supports development planning, agriculture, disaster and security monitoring.
- ISRO to focus on R&D and transfer launch-vehicle production to the private sector.
- Enabled by the IN-SPACe / NSIL ecosystem promoting private space activity.
DEFENCE Pakistani Corvette PNS Hunain Collides With Indian Navy Ship in Arabian Sea
- India cited violation of the 1991 Agreement on advance notice of naval movements; Pakistan claimed its EEZ.
- Minor damage reported; the episode recalls the 2011 PNS Babur-INS Godavari incident.
- Underlines the need for maritime confidence-building measures (CBMs).
18 September 2026
Full notes with diagrams →MADHYA PRADESH MP Cabinet approves ₹42,490 crore for schools, irrigation & transport
- ₹36,006 crore for Samagra Shiksha (2026-27 to 2030-31), pre-primary to Class 12
- ₹1,846 crore Chitawad project (Ujjain) to irrigate 65,000 ha; ₹750 cr Gaund (Singrauli) 34,500 ha
- ₹1,167 crore for 11 transport schemes; ₹491 cr for horticulture & food processing
- ₹2,220 crore interest-free loan to MARKFED for foodgrain credit
MADHYA PRADESH ‘Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Bus Seva’ to launch on 25 September
- MP road network of about 5 lakh km can potentially run 15,000+ buses
- MoU with Rapido for first- and last-mile connectivity
- MP Mobility Innovation Challenge 2026 launched for citizens & researchers
- Targets residents plus millions of tourists and pilgrims
MADHYA PRADESH Madhya Pradesh secures 12 GI tags in one phase — a national first
- Includes Noorjahan Mango (Alirajpur), Gajariya Mango (Betul), Khargone Red Chilli
- Also Kumbhraj Coriander (Guna), Barman Brinjal (Narsinghpur), Narsinghpur Jaggery
- Malvi Potato/Garadu, Jabalpur Green Pea & Singhada, Seoni Custard Apple
- MP horticulture area 2.8 mn ha, targeting 3 mn ha by 2030
MADHYA PRADESH Ujjain gears up for the Simhastha 2028 Kumbh on the Kshipra
- Simhastha is held every 12 years at Ujjain (last major mela in 2016)
- Ujjain hosts Mahakaleshwar, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva
- The Mahakal Lok corridor has boosted pilgrim footfall in the city
- Kshipra rejuvenation and civic works are being fast-tracked
ENVIRONMENT Project Cheetah's MP story: Kuno anchors, Gandhi Sagar joins in
- Kuno NP lies in Sheopur district; Gandhi Sagar spans Mandsaur–Neemuch
- Cheetahs were sourced from Namibia (2022) and South Africa/Botswana
- MP is India's ‘Tiger State’ and has the largest forest cover by area
- Recent concern: a proposed irrigation dam near Kuno's cheetah habitat
ECONOMY Union Cabinet raises EPFO wage ceiling ₹15,000 → ₹25,000
- Expected to bring about 51 lakh more employees under mandatory EPFO cover
- Estimated annual government outgo of about ₹11,339 crore
- Raises the base for PF, pension (EPS) and insurance (EDLI) contributions
- Effective 17 September 2026
IR India–MERCOSUR sign First Additional Protocol for e-Certificates of Origin
- Amends Article 16 of Annex III (Rules of Origin) of the PTA
- MERCOSUR members: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay (plus associates)
- India–MERCOSUR PTA has been in force since 2009
- e-CoO cuts paperwork and speeds up preferential tariff claims
ECONOMY Centre notifies zero charges on UPI payments up to ₹2,000
- Issued under Section 10A of the Payment & Settlement Systems Act, 2007
- MDR = Merchant Discount Rate, the fee a merchant pays per card/UPI sale
- Keeps small merchants on the digital payment network cost-free
- UPI is operated by NPCI
SCI-TECH PM opens SEMICON India 2026 on the ‘Silicon to Systems’ theme
- 600+ exhibitors including 300 international firms, 6 country pavilions
- 12 semiconductor projects approved; 3 units in commercial production
- Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0; EDA tools extended to 400+ institutes
- Organised by India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), MeitY and SEMI
DEFENCE India–US hold Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 in a first dual-theatre format
- Held at Auli (Uttarakhand) — high-altitude, and Mahajan (Rajasthan) — mechanised
- US contingent includes the 11th Airborne Division
- First-ever dual-theatre format for the exercise
- Focus: interoperability under a UN peacekeeping mandate
19 September 2026
Full notes with diagrams →MADHYA PRADESH MP Cabinet clears ₹42,490 crore development & welfare package
- Samagra Shiksha continued to 2030-31 with ₹36,006.22 crore (pre-primary to Class 12).
- Irrigation: Chitawad (₹1,846.05 cr), Gaund (₹749.62 cr) & Chanderi — 1.27 lakh hectare new capacity.
- Horticulture: ₹491 crore for 8 schemes (₹100 cr each for fruit & spice).
- MARKFED interest-free loan of ₹2,220.62 crore; extra ₹250 aid to Ladli Behna women.
ENVIRONMENT Project Cheetah completes 4 years; 'Dheera' shifted to Gandhi Sagar
- Launched 17 Sept 2022 at Kuno NP (Sheopur) — world's first inter-continental big-cat reintroduction.
- Population now 52 (49 at Kuno, 3 at Gandhi Sagar); 32 cubs born in India.
- Sourced from Namibia (8, 2022), South Africa (12, 2023), Botswana (9, 2026).
- MP is India's only 'Cheetah State'; cheetah is IUCN 'Vulnerable', CITES Appendix I.
SOCIETY Ladli Behna Yojana: 40th installment credits ₹1,500 to 1.25 crore women
- About ₹1,835 crore disbursed to nearly 1.25 crore women (Sep 2026).
- Monthly cash of ₹1,500 to eligible women aged 21-60.
- Delivered through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to bank accounts.
- Cabinet added ₹250 special assistance for beneficiaries.
ECONOMY MP the 'Soybean State': kharif MSP raised for 2026-27
- Soybean MSP raised to ₹5,708/quintal for 2026-27 (+7.1%, up ₹380).
- MP leads India in soybean; also key in gram, wheat (Sharbati) & pulses.
- Major hub for MSP-based kharif procurement and summer moong.
- Soybean grown mainly on the Malwa plateau black-cotton (regur) soils.
MADHYA PRADESH Ujjain gears up for Simhastha 2028 with big infrastructure push
- Simhastha = MP's Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years at Ujjain on the Kshipra (Shipra).
- Around ₹2,005 crore earmarked; the wider plan runs into thousands of crores.
- Ujjain hosts the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and the Mahakal Lok corridor.
- Held when Jupiter enters Simha (Leo) rashi — hence 'Simhastha'.
REPORT India ranked #1 business climate in Global Business Climate Survey 2026
- India ranked #1 of 41 economies; 73% rated the climate good/very good.
- 80% held a positive global outlook; 44% plan higher capex.
- Asia-Pacific led regional investment allocation.
- Signals resilience despite global geopolitical shocks.
SCI-TECH 'OneTag' to allow FASTag bank portability
- Enables bank portability via the Rajmargyatra app, keeping the same RFID Tag ID.
- Zero hardware replacement; no re-tagging fees.
- A 6-month cooling period applies between porting requests.
- Rolled out by NHAI + NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India).
SCI-TECH Deep Ocean Mission: India eyes deep-sea minerals with Matsya-6000
- Matsya-6000 submersible tested to 5,270 m depth (Samudrayaan).
- India holds 3 ISA exploration contracts over ~95,000 sq km.
- ~366 million tonnes of polymetallic nodules (Ni, Cu, Co, Mn) identified.
- Surveys logged ~1,300 deep-sea species, incl. 23 new to science.
POLITY Uniform Civil Code & Article 44 back in debate
- Article 44 (DPSP) urges a UCC; it is a directive, not judicially enforceable.
- Uttarakhand operationalised a UCC in January 2025.
- Core tension: gender justice vs religious freedom (Art. 25, 29).
- Law Commission (2018) favoured targeted reform over a blanket code.
IR Island-wide blackout hits Cuba
- Nationwide grid failure affected 9 million+ citizens.
- Cuba = largest Caribbean island; capital Havana.
- Borders the Straits of Florida, Caribbean Sea & Gulf of Mexico.
- A unitary socialist republic facing chronic fuel shortages.
20 September 2026
Full notes with diagrams →MADHYA PRADESH MP Cabinet clears ₹42,490 crore development package
- Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan gets a ₹36,006.22 crore five-year outlay for school education.
- ₹1,166 crore cleared for 11 transport schemes; ₹491 crore for 8 horticulture schemes.
- Over ₹2,600 crore for irrigation at Chitawad (Ujjain), Gaund (Singrauli), Chanderi (Ashoknagar) — covering 1.27 lakh hectares.
- New posts sanctioned for the new districts Maihar, Mauganj and Pandhurna.
SOCIETY Ladli Behna: 40th installment credits ₹1,500 to 1.25 crore women
- ₹1,500 transferred to each of about 1.25 crore women beneficiaries.
- Total outgo of roughly ₹1,835 crore in the 40th installment.
- A ₹250 Raksha Bandhan shagun bonus was added earlier in the year.
- Launched in 2023, the scheme targets women aged 21–60 via DBT into their accounts.
ENVIRONMENT Project Cheetah turns 4; litter of 4 cubs born at Kuno
- The cubs were born to India-raised female KGP12, extending the first India-born generation.
- The project began on 17 September 2022 with 8 cheetahs from Namibia; 12 more came from South Africa in 2023.
- The cheetah had been declared extinct in India in 1952.
- Range is being expanded to Gandhi Sagar sanctuary and Nauradehi.
ENVIRONMENT MP consolidates its 'Tiger + Cheetah State' tag
- MP has about 785 tigers — the highest of any state (2022 census).
- Major tiger reserves: Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna, Satpura, Sanjay-Dubri.
- It is the only Indian state with wild cheetahs (Kuno).
- MP hosts 9 national parks and 25 wildlife sanctuaries.
ECONOMY MP fixes ₹2,600/quintal wheat MSP; agri economy in focus
- MP wheat MSP procurement has neared a record 85 lakh metric tonnes in recent seasons.
- MP is India's 'Soybean State' and grows the premium Sharbati wheat (GI-tagged).
- Agriculture & allied activities contribute a large share of the state's GSDP.
- Key crops: soybean, wheat, gram/pulses, fed by the Narmada valley.
POLITY Tribal welfare & PESA remain central to MP governance
- MP has the largest ST population in India (about 1.53 crore, over 21% of the state).
- PESA Act, 1996 empowers Gram Sabhas in Fifth Schedule areas; MP notified state PESA Rules in 2022.
- Major tribes include Gond, Bhil, Baiga, Sahariya, Korku.
- Welfare runs through forest rights (FRA 2006), tribal sub-plans and residential schooling.
ECONOMY RBI holds repo at 5.25%; August CPI climbs to 4.82%
- Repo rate held at 5.25%; stance neutral.
- CPI inflation rose to 4.82% in August from 4.45% in July.
- Inflation stays within the RBI's 2–6% tolerance band (target 4%).
- The MPC is a 6-member body chaired by the RBI Governor (Sanjay Malhotra).
POLITY PM Modi hands 51,000 appointment letters at Rozgar Mela
- Over 51,000 appointees inducted across central government departments.
- It was the 20th edition of the Rozgar Mela, launched in 2022.
- Recruits join ministries such as Railways, Home Affairs, Posts and Finance.
- New hires begin with the online orientation module Karmayogi Prarambh.
POLITY Active FCRA-registered NGOs fall to 14,466
- Active FCRA NGOs dropped to 14,466 (as of Sept 2026) from 29,022 in 2015 — a fall of over 50%.
- Many registrations lapsed or were cancelled/not renewed.
- FCRA, 2010 (amended 2020) regulates foreign funding of associations.
- The nodal authority is the Ministry of Home Affairs.
ENVIRONMENT PM inaugurates climate & environment conference at Vigyan Bhawan
- The conference focused on climate resilience, ecology and sustainable development.
- India targets net-zero by 2070 under its climate commitments.
- Aligns with LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) and updated NDCs.
- Comes amid India's push on renewables and green hydrogen.
IR Global postings: new WFP chief; India names envoy to Cuba
- Luke Lindberg was appointed Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP).
- The WFP is a UN agency and 2020 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, headquartered in Rome.
- Hansraj Singh Verma named India's next Ambassador to Cuba.
- Such postings reflect India's expanding diplomatic footprint.
SCI-TECH Sci-tech: $1bn AI-safety tie-up; NASA expands SpaceX crew deal
- Anthropic and Accenture committed at least $1 billion each toward independent frontier-AI model evaluation.
- NASA expanded its Commercial Crew contract with SpaceX by $946 million for 3 more Dragon missions.
- The moves signal a push on AI safety and sustained low-Earth-orbit access.
- Independent evaluation aims to test AI models for reliability and risk.
21 September 2026
Full notes with diagrams →MADHYA PRADESH Kuno cheetah tally hits 56 as India-born KGP12 births four cubs
- Kuno National Park lies in Sheopur district, MP; the 56 cheetahs comprise 53 at Kuno and 3 at Gandhi Sagar sanctuary.
- 36 of the 56 are India-born; Project Cheetah was launched on 17 September 2022 with 8 Namibian cheetahs; the animal was declared extinct in India in 1952.
- MP is the only 'Cheetah State' and also the 'Tiger State' with the country's largest forest cover by area.
- The cheetah is the world's fastest land animal, rated Vulnerable on the IUCN list; commercial trade is barred under CITES.
MADHYA PRADESH MP Cabinet clears Rs 42,490 crore for schools, irrigation and welfare
- Rs 36,006 crore for Samagra Shiksha (2026-27 to 2030-31); Rs 1,167 crore for 11 transport schemes; Rs 491 crore for horticulture and food processing.
- Irrigation: Chitawad project, Ujjain (Rs 1,846 cr, 65,000 ha on the Kshipra); Gaund, Singrauli (Rs 750 cr, 34,500 ha); Chanderi, Ashoknagar.
- Rs 2,220 crore interest-free loan to MARKFED for foodgrain credit repayment by 30 September 2026.
SOCIETY 40th Ladli Behna instalment: Rs 1,500 reaches over 1.25 crore women
- 1,25,22,542 women received Rs 1,500; the monthly outgo is roughly Rs 1,835 crore.
- August 2026 paid Rs 1,750 owing to a one-off Rs 250 Raksha Bandhan shagun; September reverts to the regular Rs 1,500.
- Launched in 2023, the scheme aims at women's economic self-reliance through direct cash transfer.
MADHYA PRADESH MP fast-tracks Simhastha-2028 works at Ujjain
- Simhastha-2028 is scheduled from 27 March to 27 May 2028; the 2026-27 Budget earmarked about Rs 2,000 crore for it.
- Ujjain hosts the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and the Mahakal Lok corridor; the Simhastha recurs every 12 years.
- Works span roads, ghats, sanitation and a dedicated flower cluster for the crores of expected pilgrims.
MADHYA PRADESH Soybean and wheat anchor MP's MSP crop basket
- Soybean MSP 2026-27: Rs 5,708/quintal; MP is India's largest soybean producer, the 'Soybean State'.
- Gram (chana) Rs 5,875, wheat Rs 2,585, paddy Rs 2,441 per quintal; MP's Sharbati wheat carries a GI tag.
- MP procured close to 85 lakh MT of wheat at MSP in Rabi 2025-26; the 2026-27 state wheat price is Rs 2,600/quintal with bonus.
ECONOMY EPFO wage ceiling raised to Rs 25,000
- The EPS pension-contribution cap rises from Rs 1,250 to Rs 2,080.
- A higher ceiling brings more workers under mandatory PF and pension; the ceiling was last revised in 2014.
- EPFO functions under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
REPORT Delhi tops the India Electric Mobility Index 2025
- Scores (of 100): Delhi 84, Maharashtra 78, Karnataka 73.
- The index assessed 36 States and UTs across 16 indicators.
- It rewards charging infrastructure, EV sales share and supportive policy.
ECONOMY GIFT City climbs to 37th in Global Financial Centres Index
- The top four are New York, London, Hong Kong and Singapore; 139 centres were ranked on 144 indicators.
- GIFT City hosts India's only IFSC, regulated by the IFSCA.
DEFENCE DRDO to field a 30 kW anti-drone laser weapon
- Final trials were completed in August 2025; an industry partner is to be selected within six months.
- Laser DEWs offer a very low cost-per-shot against low-cost drone swarms.
SCI-TECH Semicon Mission 2.0 gets Rs 1.27 lakh crore push
- Investor interest of nearly Rs 1 lakh crore has already been received.
- The five-year goal is automotive, power and appliance chips designed and manufactured in India.
IR US law clears up to 100% tariffs on Russian-oil buyers
- Russia made up over 51% of India's oil imports (July 2026); the US absorbs about 20% of India's goods exports.
- The tariff stacks on existing US duties on Indian goods.
Prelims rapid-fire — 90 facts
| VB-G RAM G — MP's new rural jobs scheme replacing the state MGNREGA component (from 1 July 2026). |
| RGPV, Bhopal restructured into three technology universities: Bhopal, Ujjain, Jabalpur. |
| India's cheetahs: 57 total — 54 at Kuno (Sheopur), 3 at Gandhi Sagar (Mandsaur). |
| RBI repo rate: 5.25% (unchanged); FY27 GDP raised to 6.7%, CPI cut to 5.0%. |
| EOS-05 — India's first geosynchronous imaging satellite — launched on GSLV-F17. |
| 26th SCO Summit held at Bishkek; Pakistan takes the 2026-27 chair. |
| MP's flagship women's scheme is Ladli Behna (₹1,500 per month). |
| India's only cheetah-bearing state is Madhya Pradesh (Kuno). |
| GI tags are protected under the GI Act, 1999. |
| PPI is set to replace WPI for GDP deflation. |
| CJI Surya Kant led the district-judiciary bench. |
| The BRICS Summit 2026 venue is New Delhi (12-13 Sep). |
| MP Budget 2026-27 size: Rs 4.38 lakh crore; no new taxes. |
| Ladli Behna Yojana allocation in MP Budget: Rs 23,800 crore. |
| IMD issued heavy-rain and strong-wind warnings for MP, UP and Bihar. |
| 28th Western Zonal Council meeting was chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah. |
| Indian Railways approved Rs 170 crore for Kavach 4.0 over 712 route-km (Moradabad). |
| UNGA adopted the 'Correct the Map' resolution favouring the Equal Earth projection. |
| International Literacy Day is observed on 8 September (UNESCO) |
| India's Q1 FY27 GDP growth came in at 7.8% (NSO) |
| PM-KISAN extended to 2030–31; ₹6,000 a year to farmers |
| ISRO launched the EOS-05 earth-observation satellite via GSLV (4 Sep) |
| East Bengal FC won ISL 2025–26, ending a 22-year title drought |
| Semicon India Programme 2.0 notified with a ₹1.27 lakh crore outlay |
| Coastal Local Area Bank (Vijayawada) added to the RBI's Second Schedule — first such scheduled bank in Andhra Pradesh. |
| IFC to lend USD 1 billion for MSME credit through SIDBI. |
| Satwiksairaj Rankireddy–Chirag Shetty won the China Masters men's doubles — a first for India. |
| RGPV restructured into three technology universities — Bhopal, Ujjain, Jabalpur. |
| Dr Vinaya Prakash Singh re-elected Secretary-General, APPU (2027-30). |
| Bharat Tex 2026: MP is a Sponsor State, showcasing Chanderi, Maheshwari & Bagh crafts. |
| World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on 10 September; theme 'Changing the Narrative on Suicide'. |
| Satwiksairaj & Chirag won the China Masters Super 750 men's doubles badminton title. |
| Asian Games 2026 at Aichi-Nagoya (Japan) open on 19 September. |
| Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 is the bilateral India–Japan air exercise. |
| Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 (9th edition) runs through September; marks 10 years of PMMVY. |
| MP's three new tech universities are at Bhopal, Ujjain and Jabalpur. |
| MP is the Tiger State (785 tigers, highest in India) and now the Cheetah State (Kuno, Sheopur). |
| Sharbati wheat of Sehore (MP) holds a GI tag; MP is a top wheat and gram producer. |
| Kuno National Park lies in the Chambal region; cheetahs came from Namibia, South Africa and Botswana. |
| Narmada is MP's longest and lifeline river; others include Chambal, Betwa, Tapti and Son. |
| ORV Sagar Manthan (₹840 cr, GRSE) will replace ORV Sagar Kanya (1983) under the Deep Ocean Mission. |
| Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 (9th edition) runs 9 Sep-8 Oct and marks 10 years of PMMVY. |
| Kuno National Park is in Sheopur district; Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary lies on the Chambal river (Mandsaur–Neemuch). |
| Bhu-Aadhaar is a 14-digit ULPIN land-parcel ID under DILRMP 3.0. |
| India holds the BRICS chair for 2026; the STI meet gave the Chennai Declaration. |
| Ujjain's Kumbh is called Simhastha, held on the Kshipra river every 12 years. |
| CE20 is ISRO's cryogenic engine for the LVM3 upper stage and Gaganyaan. |
| Ladli Behna Yojana gives ₹1,500/month to ~1.25 crore MP women via DBT. |
| Kuno National Park is in Sheopur district; Gandhi Sagar sanctuary spans Mandsaur & Neemuch. |
| Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover of any Indian state. |
| Sharbati wheat (Sehore-Vidisha belt) carries a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. |
| India's CPI inflation for August 2026 was 4.82%; RBI's tolerance band is 4% ± 2%. |
| The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 replaces the 1891 Act from October 1. |
| Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a bilateral naval exercise of India and Malaysia. |
| Neeraj Chopra won javelin gold at the 2026 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. |
| D. Gukesh retained the World Chess Championship title. |
| Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 — India beat Sri Lanka to lift the title (Dubai). |
| Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 — India–Japan air exercise held at Jodhpur. |
| India's Q1 FY2026-27 GDP grew 7.8% YoY. |
| BRICS now has 10 members; World Ozone Day falls on 16 September. |
| Kuno National Park (Sheopur, MP) hosted India's first wild cheetahs, reintroduced on 17 Sep 2022. |
| MP's Sharbati wheat and Chinnor rice carry GI tags; MP is India's top soybean producer. |
| The EPFO wage ceiling was revised to ₹25,000/month, effective 17 Sep 2026. |
| Article 243ZL is in Part IX-B (Cooperative Societies), added by the 97th Amendment, 2011. |
| India's Q1 FY27 GDP grew 7.8%; the RBI's inflation tolerance band is 2-6%. |
| The SCO secretariat is in Beijing; India became a full member in 2017. |
| Retail inflation eased to 4.82% in August 2026 (food 5.95%). |
| Asian Games 2026 open at Aichi–Nagoya, Japan (19 Sep–4 Oct); India send 508 athletes. |
| 18 September marks International Equal Pay Day and World Bamboo Day. |
| Dhiraj Bommadevara becomes the first Indian man to win the Archery World Cup Final (recurve). |
| MP's Gandhi Sagar WLS (Mandsaur–Neemuch) is India's second cheetah home. |
| MP's e-Mandi system now runs in 259 mandis with about 40 lakh farmers. |
| Project Cheetah completed 4 years (launched 17 Sep 2022 at Kuno, MP). |
| India's CPI inflation = 4.82% in August 2026 (10th straight monthly rise). |
| MP's Ladli Behna 40th installment: ₹1,500 to ~1.25 cr women. |
| Soybean MSP for 2026-27 = ₹5,708/quintal; MP is India's top producer. |
| Matsya-6000 submersible tested to 5,270 m (Deep Ocean Mission). |
| Simhastha Kumbh at Ujjain (Kshipra) recurs every 12 years; next in 2028. |
| Kuno National Park — India's only cheetah habitat — is in Sheopur district of MP. |
| MP's Rewa Ultra Mega Solar is one of India's largest solar parks. |
| The Narmada is MP's lifeline river; the Sardar Sarovar dam is on it. |
| Sharbati wheat (Sehore/Vidisha belt) carries a GI tag for its quality. |
| RBI repo rate stands at 5.25%; the current Governor is Sanjay Malhotra. |
| India's CPI basket has a ~46% weight for food & beverages. |
| Project Cheetah launch — 17 Sep 2022 at Kuno NP, Sheopur (MP) |
| MP's cheetah homes — Kuno (53) and Gandhi Sagar (3) — 56 total |
| Samagra Shiksha — Integrated school-education scheme, pre-primary to Class 12 |
| Sewa Divas (17 Sep) — EPFO wage ceiling raised to Rs 25,000 |
| IEMI 2025 topper — Delhi (score 84) — NITI Aayog + WRI India |
| Soybean MSP 2026-27 — Rs 5,708/quintal — MP is the 'Soybean State' |
Data points of the period
7.8%
India's Q1 FY2026-27 real GDP growth
Real GDP grew 7.8% (nominal 10.3%) in Q1 FY27 — among the fastest for a major economy; the RBI has pegged full-year FY27 growth at 6.7%.
Real GDP grew 7.8% (nominal 10.3%) in Q1 FY27 — among the fastest for a major economy; the RBI has pegged full-year FY27 growth at 6.7%.
Crosses ₹1 lakh crore — a first
MP capital outlay, Budget 2026-27
Out of a total budget of ₹4.38 lakh crore; fiscal deficit held at 3.87% of GSDP.
Out of a total budget of ₹4.38 lakh crore; fiscal deficit held at 3.87% of GSDP.
Rs 4.38 lakh crore
MP Budget 2026-27 outlay
A record women-centric budget: Rs 1.27 lakh crore for women's schemes, of which Rs 23,800 crore is earmarked for the flagship Ladli Behna Yojana. No new taxes were levied.
A record women-centric budget: Rs 1.27 lakh crore for women's schemes, of which Rs 23,800 crore is earmarked for the flagship Ladli Behna Yojana. No new taxes were levied.
₹18.48 lakh crore
MP GSDP (2026–27, projected)
Total Budget size ₹3.88 lakh crore • ~11% GSDP growth • fiscal deficit targeted at 3.9% of GSDP • capital outlay ₹78,920 crore.
Total Budget size ₹3.88 lakh crore • ~11% GSDP growth • fiscal deficit targeted at 3.9% of GSDP • capital outlay ₹78,920 crore.
₹1.99 lakh crore
Gross GST collection — August 2026
Up 14.8% year-on-year; refunds surged ~68%. Signals resilient consumption and deeper formalisation ahead of the festive season.
Up 14.8% year-on-year; refunds surged ~68%. Signals resilient consumption and deeper formalisation ahead of the festive season.
Ladli Behna Yojana — five-year outlay (2026–31) for ~1.27 crore women
₹1,14,365 crore
The single largest head in MP's ₹1.46 lakh crore welfare package — a scale that shapes the state's fiscal choices.
The single largest head in MP's ₹1.46 lakh crore welfare package — a scale that shapes the state's fiscal choices.
~₹26.6 lakh crore
MP Global Investors Summit 2025 — investment intentions
Record investment proposals received at GIS 2025 in Bhopal across industry, energy, agriculture and services — the base for MP's ongoing global-investor outreach.
Record investment proposals received at GIS 2025 in Bhopal across industry, energy, agriculture and services — the base for MP's ongoing global-investor outreach.
₹8,144 cr
MP industrial push (BHAVYA)
is the detailed-project-report cost of the 11 new plug-and-play industrial parks proposed over 9,047 acres in MP, under the ₹33,660-crore national BHAVYA scheme.
is the detailed-project-report cost of the 11 new plug-and-play industrial parks proposed over 9,047 acres in MP, under the ₹33,660-crore national BHAVYA scheme.
4.82%
India Retail Inflation (CPI), August 2026
Consumer Price Index inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026 from 4.44% in July — the highest since December 2024 — with food inflation at 5.95%. It stays within the RBI's 4% (±2%) tolerance band.
Consumer Price Index inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026 from 4.44% in July — the highest since December 2024 — with food inflation at 5.95%. It stays within the RBI's 4% (±2%) tolerance band.
₹1,99,853 crore
August 2026 GST collection
Up 14.8% YoY over August 2025 (₹1.74 lakh cr). Domestic GST ₹1.37 lakh cr (+9.3%); import GST ₹62,604 cr (+29%). Cumulative Apr–Aug 2026: ₹10.42 lakh crore.
Up 14.8% YoY over August 2025 (₹1.74 lakh cr). Domestic GST ₹1.37 lakh cr (+9.3%); import GST ₹62,604 cr (+29%). Cumulative Apr–Aug 2026: ₹10.42 lakh crore.
₹30.77 lakh crore
MP investment intent — Global Investors Summit 2025
Record investment MoUs/intentions attracted at the Bhopal Global Investors Summit (Feb 2025); MP's task now is to convert these into ground-level industrial projects and jobs.
Record investment MoUs/intentions attracted at the Bhopal Global Investors Summit (Feb 2025); MP's task now is to convert these into ground-level industrial projects and jobs.
₹600 cr → ₹27,000+ cr
MP farm budget & the ‘Soybean State’
MP's agriculture budget grew from about ₹600 crore (2002-03) to over ₹27,000 crore (2024-25); 2026 is the state's ‘Year of Agriculture’ and MP leads India in soybean output (the ‘Soybean State’).
MP's agriculture budget grew from about ₹600 crore (2002-03) to over ₹27,000 crore (2024-25); 2026 is the state's ‘Year of Agriculture’ and MP leads India in soybean output (the ‘Soybean State’).
4.82%
CPI retail inflation (August 2026)
Retail inflation rose for the 10th straight month in August 2026, staying above the RBI's 4% target but within the 2-6% tolerance band. RBI's FY27 forecast is ~4.6%. Food and services prices were the key drivers.
Retail inflation rose for the 10th straight month in August 2026, staying above the RBI's 4% target but within the 2-6% tolerance band. RBI's FY27 forecast is ~4.6%. Food and services prices were the key drivers.
~85 lakh MT
MP MSP wheat procurement (record)
Madhya Pradesh's MSP wheat procurement has neared a record 85 lakh metric tonnes, underscoring its role as a top wheat-procuring state, with Rabi 2026–27 wheat priced at ₹2,600/quintal.
Madhya Pradesh's MSP wheat procurement has neared a record 85 lakh metric tonnes, underscoring its role as a top wheat-procuring state, with Rabi 2026–27 wheat priced at ₹2,600/quintal.
~85 lakh MT
MP wheat procurement at MSP (Rabi 2025-26)
Madhya Pradesh — the wheat bowl and India's 'Soybean State' — procured close to 85 lakh metric tonnes of wheat at MSP. The state's Rabi 2026-27 wheat price is set at Rs 2,600 per quintal (including bonus), while the Soybean MSP 2026-27 is Rs 5,708 per quintal.
Madhya Pradesh — the wheat bowl and India's 'Soybean State' — procured close to 85 lakh metric tonnes of wheat at MSP. The state's Rabi 2026-27 wheat price is set at Rs 2,600 per quintal (including bonus), while the Soybean MSP 2026-27 is Rs 5,708 per quintal.
30 practice MCQs — MPPSC Prelims pattern
Q1. With reference to Madhya Pradesh's agriculture, consider: 1. MP is a leading producer of soybean. 2. For Rabi 2026-27, the state's total wheat procurement price is ₹2,600 per quintal. Which is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: C
MP is the 'Soybean State' and a top soybean producer; its Rabi 2026-27 wheat price is ₹2,585 MSP + ₹15 state bonus = ₹2,600/quintal. Both correct.
MP is the 'Soybean State' and a top soybean producer; its Rabi 2026-27 wheat price is ₹2,585 MSP + ₹15 state bonus = ₹2,600/quintal. Both correct.
Q2. Regarding the RBI's August 2026 monetary policy, consider: 1. The repo rate was kept unchanged at 5.25%. 2. FY27 real GDP growth was revised up to 6.7%. Which is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Show answer
Answer: C
The MPC held the repo rate at 5.25% (neutral stance) and raised the FY27 growth forecast to 6.7% while cutting CPI to 5.0%. Both correct.
The MPC held the repo rate at 5.25% (neutral stance) and raised the FY27 growth forecast to 6.7% while cutting CPI to 5.0%. Both correct.
Q3. With reference to Project Cheetah, consider the following: (1) Kuno National Park is in Madhya Pradesh. (2) The 2026 cheetah consignment came from Botswana. (3) Gandhi Sagar is being developed as a second cheetah home. Which are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
Kuno (MP) received nine cheetahs from Botswana in Feb 2026 and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary is the planned second home — all three are correct.
Kuno (MP) received nine cheetahs from Botswana in Feb 2026 and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary is the planned second home — all three are correct.
Q4. Which statement about the National Accounts Statistics 2026 is correct?
- The base year shifted to 2011-12
- PPI will replace CPI
- The base year shifted to 2022-23 and PPI will replace WPI
- IIP has been discontinued
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Answer: C
The new series adopts base year 2022-23 and introduces PPI to replace WPI (not CPI) for GDP deflation; IIP continues.
The new series adopts base year 2022-23 and introduces PPI to replace WPI (not CPI) for GDP deflation; IIP continues.
Q5. With reference to Project Cheetah, consider the following statements: 1. Kuno National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh. 2. Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is being developed as a second cheetah habitat. 3. The cheetahs introduced under the project are of the Asiatic sub-species. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
Kuno (MP) hosts Project Cheetah and Gandhi Sagar is the planned second home, so 1 and 2 are correct. The cheetahs are African cheetahs (from Namibia, South Africa, Botswana), not the extinct Asiatic sub-species, so 3 is wrong.
Kuno (MP) hosts Project Cheetah and Gandhi Sagar is the planned second home, so 1 and 2 are correct. The cheetahs are African cheetahs (from Namibia, South Africa, Botswana), not the extinct Asiatic sub-species, so 3 is wrong.
Q6. Which of the following is/are correct about the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India? 1. It is a destination-based consumption tax. 2. The GST Council is a constitutional body under Article 279A. 3. IGST is levied on intra-state supply of goods and services. Select the correct answer:
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
GST is destination-based (1 correct) and the GST Council is established under Article 279A (2 correct). IGST applies to inter-state supply, not intra-state (CGST+SGST apply intra-state), so 3 is wrong.
GST is destination-based (1 correct) and the GST Council is established under Article 279A (2 correct). IGST applies to inter-state supply, not intra-state (CGST+SGST apply intra-state), so 3 is wrong.
Q7. Kuno National Park, associated with Project Cheetah, is located in which state?
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
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Answer: B
Kuno lies in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh; cheetahs were brought from Namibia and South Africa from 2022, and the range now extends to the Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.
Kuno lies in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh; cheetahs were brought from Namibia and South Africa from 2022, and the range now extends to the Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.
Q8. Consider: (1) The Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) is used by the RBI to absorb liquidity. (2) The RBI's repo rate currently stands at 5.25%. Which is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Show answer
Answer: C
VRRR auctions mop up surplus liquidity from the banking system; the RBI has held the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance.
VRRR auctions mop up surplus liquidity from the banking system; the RBI has held the repo rate at 5.25% with a neutral stance.
Q9. With reference to Project Cheetah, consider: 1) It was launched at Kuno National Park in Sheopur district. 2) Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary is being developed as a second cheetah home. Which is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Show answer
Answer: C
Project Cheetah began at Kuno (Sheopur) on 17 Sept 2022; Gandhi Sagar (Mandsaur–Neemuch) is being readied as a second habitat. Both correct.
Project Cheetah began at Kuno (Sheopur) on 17 Sept 2022; Gandhi Sagar (Mandsaur–Neemuch) is being readied as a second habitat. Both correct.
Q10. Which body grants 'Acceptance of Necessity' (AoN) in India's defence capital procurement?
- Cabinet Committee on Security
- Defence Acquisition Council
- DRDO
- Integrated Defence Staff
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Answer: B
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the Defence Minister, grants AoN, the first step in capital acquisition.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the Defence Minister, grants AoN, the first step in capital acquisition.
Q11. With reference to the recently approved 'NAMAN Mission', consider the following statements: 1. It is aimed at the conservation and rejuvenation of the Narmada river. 2. The Narmada is India's largest east-flowing river. 3. The Narmada rises at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
NAMAN (Nirmal Evam Aviral Maa Narmada) targets Narmada conservation (1 correct). The Narmada is a major west-flowing river, not east-flowing (2 wrong). It rises at Amarkantak (3 correct).
NAMAN (Nirmal Evam Aviral Maa Narmada) targets Narmada conservation (1 correct). The Narmada is a major west-flowing river, not east-flowing (2 wrong). It rises at Amarkantak (3 correct).
Q12. 'Kuno National Park' and 'Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary', in the news for Project Cheetah, are located in which state?
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
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Answer: B
Both Kuno and Gandhi Sagar are in Madhya Pradesh; they anchor Project Cheetah, launched at Kuno on 17 Sep 2022.
Both Kuno and Gandhi Sagar are in Madhya Pradesh; they anchor Project Cheetah, launched at Kuno on 17 Sep 2022.
Q13. With reference to Project Cheetah, consider the following statements: (1) Kuno National Park lies in the Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh. (2) Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary is proposed as the second cheetah home. (3) The first cheetahs (2022) were brought from Australia. Which are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
Kuno (Sheopur) is in the Chambal landscape and Gandhi Sagar is the proposed second home, so (1) and (2) are correct. The first cheetahs came from Namibia and South Africa, not Australia, so (3) is wrong.
Kuno (Sheopur) is in the Chambal landscape and Gandhi Sagar is the proposed second home, so (1) and (2) are correct. The first cheetahs came from Namibia and South Africa, not Australia, so (3) is wrong.
Q14. The newly announced 'VB-GRAM-G' scheme of Madhya Pradesh is primarily related to which sector?
- Urban metro connectivity
- Rural development and employment
- Solar power generation
- Women's pension
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Answer: B
VB-GRAM-G (outlay ₹29,619 crore, effective 1 July 2026) is MP's rural development and employment scheme, functioning as a state model alongside the MGNREGA framework.
VB-GRAM-G (outlay ₹29,619 crore, effective 1 July 2026) is MP's rural development and employment scheme, functioning as a state model alongside the MGNREGA framework.
Q15. Consider the following about Project Cheetah: (1) Kuno National Park is in Sheopur district of MP. (2) Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is the second cheetah site. (3) Cheetahs were first reintroduced in 2022. Which of the above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
All three are correct — Kuno (Sheopur) is the first site, Gandhi Sagar (Mandsaur–Neemuch) the second, and reintroduction began in September 2022.
All three are correct — Kuno (Sheopur) is the first site, Gandhi Sagar (Mandsaur–Neemuch) the second, and reintroduction began in September 2022.
Q16. ‘Bhu-Aadhaar’, seen recently in the news, is best described as:
- A biometric ID for farmers
- A 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN)
- A soil-health card scheme
- A crop-insurance portal
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Answer: B
Bhu-Aadhaar is the 14-digit ULPIN under DILRMP 3.0 for unique identification of every land parcel.
Bhu-Aadhaar is the 14-digit ULPIN under DILRMP 3.0 for unique identification of every land parcel.
Q17. With reference to Project Cheetah, consider the following statements: 1. It was launched at Kuno National Park in Sheopur district, MP. 2. The first cheetahs were brought from Namibia. 3. Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is being developed as a second home. Which of the statements are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
Project Cheetah began at Kuno (Sheopur) on 17 Sep 2022 with 8 Namibian cheetahs; Gandhi Sagar (Mandsaur-Neemuch) is the second planned habitat. All three are correct.
Project Cheetah began at Kuno (Sheopur) on 17 Sep 2022 with 8 Namibian cheetahs; Gandhi Sagar (Mandsaur-Neemuch) is the second planned habitat. All three are correct.
Q18. With reference to India's retail inflation (CPI), consider the following: 1. It is compiled by the National Statistical Office (MoSPI). 2. The RBI's inflation tolerance band is 2% to 6%. 3. The August 2026 CPI print was 4.82%. Which are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
CPI is released by NSO/MoSPI; the RBI's flexible inflation target is 4% with a 2%-6% band; the August 2026 reading was 4.82%. All correct.
CPI is released by NSO/MoSPI; the RBI's flexible inflation target is 4% with a 2%-6% band; the August 2026 reading was 4.82%. All correct.
Q19. Consider the following statements about Project Cheetah: 1) It was launched at Kuno National Park. 2) Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in MP is being developed as a second home for cheetahs. 3) The cheetahs were brought from Namibia and South Africa. Which of the statements are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
All three are correct. Project Cheetah began at Kuno (Sheopur, MP) on 17 Sep 2022 with cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa, and Gandhi Sagar WLS is the designated second site.
All three are correct. Project Cheetah began at Kuno (Sheopur, MP) on 17 Sep 2022 with cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa, and Gandhi Sagar WLS is the designated second site.
Q20. The 'Ladli Behna Yojana', frequently in the news, is best described as which of the following?
- A Rajasthan crop-insurance scheme
- A Madhya Pradesh monthly cash-transfer scheme for women
- An Uttar Pradesh girl-child education scheme
- A Bihar bicycle-distribution scheme
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Answer: B
Ladli Behna Yojana is a Madhya Pradesh Direct Benefit Transfer scheme giving eligible women a monthly cash transfer (currently ₹1,500), with a stated roadmap toward ₹3,000.
Ladli Behna Yojana is a Madhya Pradesh Direct Benefit Transfer scheme giving eligible women a monthly cash transfer (currently ₹1,500), with a stated roadmap toward ₹3,000.
Q21. Consider the following about Project Cheetah: 1) It is the world's first inter-continental translocation of a large carnivore. 2) The cheetahs were first released at Kanha National Park. 3) The cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952. Which of the above are correct?
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
Cheetahs were first released at Kuno National Park, not Kanha, so statement 2 is wrong. Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
Cheetahs were first released at Kuno National Park, not Kanha, so statement 2 is wrong. Statements 1 and 3 are correct.
Q22. With reference to the EPFO, consider: 1) It administers the Employees' Pension Scheme. 2) Its wage ceiling was raised to ₹25,000 per month in September 2026. 3) It functions under the Ministry of Finance. Which are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
EPFO works under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, not Finance, so statement 3 is wrong. Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
EPFO works under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, not Finance, so statement 3 is wrong. Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Q23. Which of the following (product – district) is correctly matched among Madhya Pradesh's 2026 GI-tagged horticultural crops?
- Noorjahan Mango – Alirajpur
- Khargone Red Chilli – Betul
- Barman Brinjal – Guna
- Kumbhraj Coriander – Seoni
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Answer: A
Noorjahan Mango is from Alirajpur. Khargone Red Chilli is from Khargone, Barman Brinjal from Narsinghpur, and Kumbhraj Coriander from Guna.
Noorjahan Mango is from Alirajpur. Khargone Red Chilli is from Khargone, Barman Brinjal from Narsinghpur, and Kumbhraj Coriander from Guna.
Q24. With reference to Project Cheetah, consider: (1) It was launched at Kuno National Park in 2022. (2) Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is being developed as a second cheetah home in MP. Which is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: C
Both are correct: Project Cheetah began at Kuno NP (Sheopur) in September 2022, and Gandhi Sagar WLS (Mandsaur–Neemuch) is the designated second habitat.
Both are correct: Project Cheetah began at Kuno NP (Sheopur) in September 2022, and Gandhi Sagar WLS (Mandsaur–Neemuch) is the designated second habitat.
Q25. With reference to Project Cheetah, consider the following statements: 1) It was launched at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. 2) The first cheetahs were brought from Namibia and South Africa. 3) The cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952. Which of the above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
All three are correct. Kuno (MP) hosted the launch on 17 Sep 2022; the first cheetahs came from Namibia (2022) and South Africa (2023); India declared the cheetah extinct in 1952.
All three are correct. Kuno (MP) hosted the launch on 17 Sep 2022; the first cheetahs came from Namibia (2022) and South Africa (2023); India declared the cheetah extinct in 1952.
Q26. The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops is recommended by which of the following bodies?
- NITI Aayog
- Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)
- Reserve Bank of India
- Food Corporation of India
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Answer: B
MSP is recommended by the CACP (under the Ministry of Agriculture) and approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs. FCI is the procurement/storage agency.
MSP is recommended by the CACP (under the Ministry of Agriculture) and approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs. FCI is the procurement/storage agency.
Q27. With reference to Project Cheetah, consider the following: 1) It began in September 2022 with cheetahs from Namibia. 2) Kuno National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh. 3) The cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952. Which are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
All three are correct: Project Cheetah began on 17 September 2022 with 8 Namibian cheetahs at Kuno NP (MP); the cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952.
All three are correct: Project Cheetah began on 17 September 2022 with 8 Namibian cheetahs at Kuno NP (MP); the cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952.
Q28. The Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana of Madhya Pradesh is best described as:
- A crop insurance scheme for women farmers
- A monthly Direct Benefit Transfer to eligible women
- A free-education scheme for the girl child
- A housing subsidy for rural women
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Answer: B
Ladli Behna provides a monthly DBT (currently ₹1,500) to eligible women aged 21–60, launched in 2023.
Ladli Behna provides a monthly DBT (currently ₹1,500) to eligible women aged 21–60, launched in 2023.
Q29. With reference to Project Cheetah, consider the following statements: 1. It was launched at Kuno National Park in Sheopur district. 2. The first cheetahs were brought from Namibia. 3. Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is the second cheetah site in Madhya Pradesh. Which of the statements are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
All three are correct. Project Cheetah began on 17 September 2022 at Kuno (Sheopur) with 8 Namibian cheetahs, and Gandhi Sagar sanctuary is the second cheetah home in MP.
All three are correct. Project Cheetah began on 17 September 2022 at Kuno (Sheopur) with 8 Namibian cheetahs, and Gandhi Sagar sanctuary is the second cheetah home in MP.
Q30. The Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana is associated with which state, and what is its regular monthly amount as of September 2026?
- Rajasthan; Rs 1,000
- Madhya Pradesh; Rs 1,500
- Madhya Pradesh; Rs 1,250
- Maharashtra; Rs 1,500
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Answer: B
It is a Madhya Pradesh scheme paying Rs 1,500 per month via DBT; the 40th instalment was released on 13 September 2026.
It is a Madhya Pradesh scheme paying Rs 1,500 per month via DBT; the 40th instalment was released on 13 September 2026.
Mains practice questions
- "Madhya Pradesh's welfare transfers and assured farm procurement are reshaping its rural economy." Examine, with recent examples. (GS-III)
- Flagship direct-benefit schemes such as Ladli Behna have reshaped welfare in Madhya Pradesh. Examine their socio-economic impact and fiscal sustainability. (250 words)
- Madhya Pradesh's identity rests on being India's 'Tiger State', 'Cheetah State' and 'Soybean State'. Discuss how the state can convert this ecological and agricultural leadership into sustainable livelihoods, while safeguarding its forests and water resources. (250 words)
- Madhya Pradesh's identity as the 'Tiger State' and the home of Project Cheetah gives it a distinctive role in India's conservation story. Discuss the ecological and socio-economic opportunities and challenges of MP's wildlife-tourism model. (250 words)
- Madhya Pradesh is increasingly leveraging Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) across energy and transport to accelerate investment. Examine the opportunities and risks of the PPP model for a resource-rich state. (250 words)
- "Madhya Pradesh's welfare architecture increasingly rests on large direct-benefit schemes like Ladli Behna." Examine the fiscal sustainability and social-justice implications of this approach for the state. (250 words)
- Madhya Pradesh, home to India's largest tribal population, must balance forest-based development with the free, prior and informed consent of Gram Sabhas. Critically examine in light of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 and PESA, 1996. (250 words)
- Discuss how modern public-transport initiatives and land-records digitisation can accelerate Madhya Pradesh's rural economy. (250 words)
- Madhya Pradesh's simultaneous pursuit of large welfare transfers (e.g., Ladli Behna) and a ₹41,000 crore asset-creating development package reflects a balance between direct benefit transfers and capital investment. Critically examine this fiscal strategy for a state economy. (250 words)
- Madhya Pradesh's development model increasingly rests on large welfare cash transfers alongside heavy capital spending. Examine the fiscal-sustainability and social-justice implications, drawing on recent state cabinet decisions. (250 words)
- Project Cheetah has been described as both an ecological experiment and a governance challenge. In the light of four years of implementation in Madhya Pradesh, examine its achievements and the challenges of sustaining a wild cheetah population. (250 words)
- Madhya Pradesh's new Sugam Parivahan Bus Seva and its record 12 GI tags reflect a governance approach that ties public-service delivery to the rural economy. Examine.
- 'Madhya Pradesh has emerged as India's laboratory for both wildlife conservation and welfare delivery.' Examine with reference to Project Cheetah and the state's flagship welfare schemes.
- "Direct Benefit Transfer schemes for women, such as Madhya Pradesh's Ladli Behna Yojana, are politically popular but fiscally demanding." Critically examine. (250 words)
- Project Cheetah has been described as both a conservation milestone and an ecological experiment. Critically examine its progress in Madhya Pradesh and the challenges that lie ahead. (250 words)
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