General Awareness

GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - April 2026

Apr 2026

Apr 02, 2026

MSRTC Launches NCMC Smart Card for Digital Bus Travel

Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) launched the RuPay On‑The‑Go National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) on 1 April 2026, inaugurating a digital bus travel scheme. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led the event, highlighting convenience, transparency, and efficiency. The NCMC cards linked to Aadhaar will be issued to students, senior citizens, women, persons with disabilities, and other concession holders. The scheme simplify fare concessions and ticketing, with symbolic card distributions to beneficiaries. Cards enable seamless travel across MSRTC services and reflect India’s broader push toward digital public transport and inclusive access to mobility benefits.

MSRTC launched RuPay On‑The‑Go NCMC on 1 April 2026.
Inaugurated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Aadhaar‑linked NCMC cards issued for concession groups.
Aims to simplify fare concessions and ticketing.
Represents a move toward digital public transport in Maharashtra.

Vir Vikram Yadav Appointed DGCA Head Amid Aviation Safety Push

Vir Vikram Yadav has been appointed the new Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai. The appointment comes at a time when India’s aviation sector faces safety concerns, operational disruptions, and regulatory challenges. The government intends the transition to bring fresh leadership to the regulator while ensuring continuity; Yadav will also move to the Department of Personnel and Training as Additional Secretary. The shift signals a focused effort to restore confidence in one of the world’s largest aviation markets by strengthening safety oversight and regulatory governance.

Vir Vikram Yadav appointed DGCA, replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai.
Appointment amid aviation safety challenges and regulatory pressures.
Government intends continuity with new leadership in aviation regulator.
Yadav shifts to DoPT as Additional Secretary after appointment.
Aims to restore confidence in India’s aviation sector.

Modi Inaugurates Kaynes Semiconductor Plant in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant at Sanand, Gujarat, signaling India’s push to build a domestic chip ecosystem. The facility begins production and is part of a broader sequence following Micron’s Sanand facility launch on 28 February. Kaynes will manufacture Intelligent Power Modules used in electric vehicles and industrial applications, with a substantial portion of output expected for export. Officials emphasised integration with global supply chains, linking domestic production to international markets. The plant strengthens India’s semiconductor capacity and complements ongoing government efforts to expand local manufacturing and reduce import dependence.

Kaynes semiconductor plant inaugurated in Sanand, Gujarat (date: 1 April 2026 context).
Production aligns with India’s domestic chip ecosystem goals.
Facility will produce Intelligent Power Modules for EVs and industry.
Significant export share anticipated; integrated with global supply chains.
Builds on earlier Micron facility milestone (28 February 2026).

Apr 01, 2026

Pride of Hills scheme allocates ₹3,880 crore to Nagaland for 2026–27

The Centre has allocated ₹3,880 crore to Nagaland under the Pride of Hills: Special Development Assistance for the Hill States for the 2026–27 financial year. The scheme is part of SASCI (Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment) and aims to strengthen infrastructure, connectivity, and public services in hill states facing challenging terrain and dispersed populations. The funds are intended to boost capital expenditure, create sustainable development opportunities, and narrow regional disparities, while supporting balanced growth and improved governance in Nagaland’s hilly regions.

Allocation: ₹3,880 crore to Nagaland (2026–27).
Scheme: Pride of Hills under SASCI framework.
Objectives: Infrastructure, connectivity, and public services.
Context: Focus on hill states with higher development costs.

Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 mandate four-stream segregation from 1 April 2026

India implemented the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, notified 27 January 2026, and made them effective from 1 April 2026. The updated framework replaces the 2016 rules and requires four-stream segregation at the source: Wet waste, Dry waste, Sanitary waste, and Special care waste. Under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the rules aim to improve waste segregation, enable digital monitoring, and promote a circular economy. They place greater responsibility on waste generators, industries, and local authorities to ensure safe disposal and minimize environmental impact, with an emphasis on accountability and sustainable practices.

Effective date: 1 April 2026.
New streams: Wet, Dry, Sanitary, Special care waste.
Administered by: MoEFCC (MoE) with focus on accountability.
Goals: Better segregation, monitoring, and sustainable waste management.

Andhra Pradesh Assembly backs Amaravati as permanent capital (March 28, 2026 resolution)

Following a unanimous Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly resolution on 28 March 2026, leaders urged the Union government to grant legal recognition to Amaravati as the state’s permanent capital. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu underscored Amaravati as the definitive choice, aligning constitutional provisions with public sentiment. The move aims to provide statutory clarity and accelerate the greenfield capital project, addressing long-standing debates over capital location. Supporters say the decision will streamline administration and spur regional development, while critics call for comprehensive plans to ensure sustainable growth.

Date: 28 March 2026 resolution by AP Legislative Assembly.
Outcome: Push for Amaravati as permanent capital verified by Assembly.
Political figure: CM N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasized constitutional alignment.
Next step: Seek Union government legal backing for Amaravati capital.

Amaravati poised to be Andhra Pradesh’s sole capital under 2026 amendment bill

The Centre is set to introduce the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha to designate Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh. The proposed amendment would modify Section 5 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, which originally named Hyderabad as joint capital for ten years after bifurcation. A March 28, 2026 resolution by the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly urged legal recognition of Amaravati as the permanent capital, aligning constitutional provisions with public preference. If enacted, the bill would clarify governance and development plans for the new capital region.

Amendment Bill: Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Proposed outcome: Amaravati named sole capital; Hyderabad loses status as joint capital.
Background: Legislative Assembly resolution dated 28 March 2026.
Impact: Clears ambiguity on capital governance and development.

Share on

TCY Analytics (View Subscription Plans)

Subscribe to GK Updates

I want to receive

GK Tags

July GK, June GK, May GK, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, ENVIRONMENT, BUSINESS AND ECONOMY, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, SPORTS, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, DEFENCE, PERSONS IN NEWS, DAYS AND EVENTS, AWARDS AND HONOURS, GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES, GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION, ART AND CULTURE, BOOKS AND AUTHORS, TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS, ART AND CULTURE, LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Start Discussion

On any topic

Take Tests

Compiled from GK updates

Login

Sign Up

Forgot Password

Download TCY App

Unlock All Services And Enjoy The Premium Benefits

US$ 10

US$ 13

US$ 15

US$ 17

US$ 19

US$ 20

US$ 21

US$ 22

US$ 23

US$ 24

US$ 25

US$ 26