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Daily PIB Summary — 11 September 2026

Today's PIB releases are UPSC-relevant for Intra-BRICS Trade Architecture, Deep-Tech Startups and Education Ecosystem, G20 Energy Security and Critical Minerals, Old-Age Social Security for Farmers, Judicial Modernization and Digital Evidence, Labour Welfare and BOCW Reforms, Dryland Management and Watershed Infrastructure, Biosimilars and Pharmacopoeial Standards, and Maritime Heritage Preservation.

1. Intra-BRICS Trade, Financial Architecture, and Local Currency Settlements

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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, emphasizing that BRICS accounts for nearly one-fourth of global trade.
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Key focus areas include promoting trade in local currencies, linking cross-border payment systems such as India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI)—which records over 250 billion transactions annually and is accepted in 11 countries—and reducing non-tariff barriers which impose higher export costs than tariffs for 88 percent of countries.
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External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar highlighted 20 years of institutionalized BRICS cooperation, focusing on resilience, supply chain connectivity, the BRICS Incubator Network, and the BRICS Startup Innovation Fund.
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MoS Jitin Prasada spotlighted India’s Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with a financial outlay of about USD 13 billion in incentives and the role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in bridging the digital divide across the Global South.
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Intra-BRICS trade has risen significantly from USD 84 billion in 2003 to nearly USD 1.2 trillion in 2024, with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal emphasizing the revitalization of the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper II (International Relations - Multilateral Groupings) & GS Paper III (Global Trade Architecture & Financial Inclusion).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309049

2. Higher Education Ecosystem and Deep-Tech Startups (BRICS Bharat Innovates)

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The Ministry of Education, in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs, organized the ‘Bharat Innovates Exposition’ at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, showcasing 37 Indian Deep-Tech startups/ventures selected from a broader cohort of 120.
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Bharat Innovates serves as a national global accelerator linking the Indian Higher Education Ecosystem (HEIs, labs, research parks, and startups) with international stakeholders including corporates, investors, incubators, and overseas alumni.
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The exposition directly advances the BRICS Education Track priority of 'Enhancing Research, Innovation and Start-up Ecosystems,' following the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Declaration in Bhubaneswar.
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This follows the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates held in Nice, France (14–16 June 2026) under the India–France Year of Innovation 2026, which featured 120 startups, over 2,000 participants from 29 countries, and secured funding commitments of US $ 254.5 million.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper II (Education Policy) & GS Paper III (Science & Technology - Indigenization & Startup Ecosystem).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309079

3. G20 Energy Abundance, Critical Minerals, and Global Diplomacy

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Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal will participate in the G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting in Houston, USA, under the U.S. G20 Presidency, focusing on three core pillars: 'Energy Security and Affordable Baseload,' 'Permitting and Regulatory Efficiency,' and 'Critical Minerals & Resilient Supply Chains.'
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On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held high-level strategic talks with the Presidents of Iran and Russia (Vladimir Putin), reviewing the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, regional stability in West Asia, freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, and preparation for the 24th India-Russia Annual Summit.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper II (International Relations - Bilateral & Multilateral Groupings) & GS Paper III (Energy Security & Resource Geopolitics).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2308993

4. Farmers' Social Security: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY)

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Marking 7 years since its launch on 12th September 2019, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) has emerged as a vital old-age social safety net for small and marginal farmers (SMFs) with landholdings up to 2 hectares.
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It is a voluntary, contributory Central Sector Scheme administered by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in partnership with LIC, offering a minimum assured pension of ₹3,000 per month post-age 60, with a family pension provision of 50% (₹1,500/month) for the surviving spouse.
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Over 24.96 lakh farmers have enrolled by early 2026 (led by Haryana and Bihar), with cumulative utilization exceeding ₹540.66 crore, allowing eligible farmers to seamlessly integrate contributions using their PM-KISAN benefit auto-debit mandates.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper II (Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections) & GS Paper III (Agricultural Economics & Rural Development).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309204

5. Judicial Modernization: Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026

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The Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 (replacing the colonial-era 1891 Act) is set to come into force on 1st October 2026, following presidential assent on 13th August 2026.
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The Act adopts a technology-neutral approach recognizing banking records maintained in physical, electronic, digital, virtual, and cloud-based forms as admissible court evidence, provides simplified certification via manual, digital, or electronic signatures, and sets strict procedural thresholds ('special cause') for summoning bank officials.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper II (Judicial Reforms, Governance & Transparency) & GS Paper III (Ease of Doing Business).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309122

6. Labour Welfare: National Conference on Building & Other Construction Workers (BOCW)

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Chaired by Labour Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in Mumbai, the conference focused on worker safety, skill development, and International Labour Mobility to harness remittances for economic growth.
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States launched major worker-centric initiatives, including the State BOCW Digital Labour Chowk (DLC), Labour Chowk-cum-Facilitation Centres (LCFCs), and Online BOCW Cess Collection Portals (by Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, and Manipur) to ensure transparent collection and utilization of welfare cess funds.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper III (Labour Reforms, Social Security Codes & Employment Generation).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309283

7. Drylands Management & Climate Resilience (DoLR)

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Speaking at the Dryland Congress 2026, the Secretary, Department of Land Resources (DoLR), emphasized that drylands cover about 61.39 million hectares (43% of India’s net sown area) and contribute ~40% of national food production.
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Under the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY), over 7,602 projects covering 34 million hectares have been implemented over 12 years, demonstrating an impressive Benefit-Cost Ratio of ~2:1 alongside the introduction of the proposed Watershed Portal for digital intelligence.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper III (Land Reforms, Sustainable Agriculture & Water Resource Management).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309155

8. Biopharma SHAKTI Vision and Pharmacopoeia Standards

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The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) organized a National Conference on “Quality and Safety of Biosimilars: Strengthening India’s Biopharma SHAKTI Vision” in Bengaluru, aligning with the national goal of indigenous biopharmaceutical self-reliance.
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A major milestone includes the launch of the Indian Pharmacopoeia Reference Substance (IPRS) for Enoxaparin Sodium for bioassays—providing an authenticated reference material for low-molecular-weight heparin testing to strengthen India's pharmaceutical quality infrastructure under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper III (Biotechnology, Science & Technology - Indigenization).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309187

9. Resource Security: Critical Minerals and Advanced Materials

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Delivering the keynote address at the CII Global Summit, Science & Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that critical minerals and advanced materials are pivotal for energy security, industrial competitiveness, and national security in emerging tech domains like clean energy, EV mobility, semiconductors, and defense.
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Highlighted the opening up of the nuclear sector to private players and the implementation of the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund to accelerate private-sector participation through a whole-of-nation approach.
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper III (Resource Security, Advanced Materials & Industrial Policy).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309144

10. Maritime Heritage Preservation: National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), Lothal

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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal chaired the 2nd Governing Council Meeting of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) Society, reviewing the mega-project at Lothal, Gujarat, which showcases India's 5-millennia maritime legacy.
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13 nations (including Portugal, UAE, Vietnam, Singapore, and Oman) have signed MoUs for artifact exchange and research collaboration, targeting a pipeline of 35+ partner countries.
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Phase 1A has crossed 82% physical completion (targeted for completion by October 31, 2026), featuring 1,492 ready-to-install artifacts, alongside future plans for a world-record-potential Lighthouse Museum (with DGLL) and a Maritime Research Institute (with IMU).
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UPSC Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper I (Ancient Indian History & Heritage Sites - Lothal) & GS Paper II (Cultural Diplomacy).
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Official PIB Reference: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2309295

Archived MCQs & Explanations (10 Questions)

Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)
Question 1 of 10BPSC 72nd Economy Series

Match List-I (Global Institution / Report Benchmark) with List-II (India's Standing in Economic Survey 2025–26): List-I: a. UNCTAD Trade Diversification (Global South) b. Greenfield FDI Inward Investments (2024) c. Critical Technologies Top-5 Presence d. Global Services Exporting Nations List-II: 1. 4th Globally 2. 7th Largest Globally 3. 3rd in Global South 4. 45 out of 64 Technologies Select the correct code?

सूची-I (वैश्विक संस्था/रिपोर्ट बेंचमार्क) को सूची-II (आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण 2025-26 में भारत की स्थिति) से सुमेलित कीजिए: सूची-I: a. अंकटाड व्यापार विविधीकरण (ग्लोबल साउथ) b. ग्रीनफील्ड एफडीआई निवेश (2024) c. महत्वपूर्ण प्रौद्योगिकियों में शीर्ष-5 उपस्थिति d. वैश्विक सेवा निर्यातक देश सूची-II: 1. वैश्विक स्तर पर चौथा 2. विश्व का 7वां सबसे बड़ा 3. ग्लोबल साउथ में तीसरा 4. 64 में से 45 प्रौद्योगिकियां सही कूट का चयन कीजिए?

Aa-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
Ba-3, b-1, c-4, d-2Correct Key
Ca-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Da-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
Explanation & Analytical Context:

India's global ranking benchmarks: (a) World Bank Logistics Performance Index - Rank 38; (b) Global Innovation Index (WIPO) - Rank 39; (c) World Competitiveness Index - Rank 40; (d) Renewable Energy Attractiveness Index - Rank 3. Correct code: a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2.

Question 2 of 10Monthly Compendium 03: Contemporary High-Yield National & Global Developments

The scheme for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) launched in Union Budget 2026–27 is specifically targeted to decarbonize which hard-to-abate sectors?

केंद्रीय बजट 2026-27 में शुरू की गई कार्बन कैप्चर, उपयोग और भंडारण (CCUS) योजना विशेष रूप से किन डीकार्बोनाइज-कठिन क्षेत्रों को लक्षित करती है?

AAviation and Shipping
BSteel and CementCorrect Key
CIT and Telecom
DTextiles and Leather
Explanation & Analytical Context:

CCUS is aimed at decarbonizing heavy industries like Steel and Cement.

Question 3 of 10Daily Current Affairs Sprint — September 11, 2026

Consider the following statements from Economic Survey 2025–26: 1. Real GDP growth for FY26 is estimated at 7.4% and projected at 6.8%–7.2% for FY27. 2. Average headline CPI inflation during Apr–Dec 2025 was 1.7%. 3. Banking Gross NPA touched 2.2% in September 2025. Which of the statements given above are correct?

आर्थिक सर्वेक्षण 2025-26 के निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. वित्त वर्ष 26 के लिए वास्तविक जीडीपी वृद्धि दर 7.4% अनुमानित है और वित्त वर्ष 27 के लिए 6.8%-7.2% अनुमानित है। 2. अप्रैल-दिसंबर 2025 के दौरान औसत हेडलाइन सीपीआई मुद्रास्फीति 1.7% थी। 3. सितंबर 2025 में बैंकिंग सकल एनपीए 2.2% पर आ गया। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन-से सही हैं?

A1, 2 and 3Correct Key
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 2 only
D1 and 3 only
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Both statements are correct. The Economic Survey 2025–26 projects India's real GDP growth for FY26 in the range of 6.8% to 7.2%, supported by strong domestic consumption and sustained public investment. In the Union Budget 2026–27, effective capital expenditure (Capex) by the Central Government was budgeted at a record ₹12.2 lakh crore to stimulate infrastructure development.

Question 4 of 10Weekly Current Affairs Roundup — Week 02 (High-Yield PIB & National)

The Union Budget 2026–27 is structured around how many core 'Kartavyas' (duties)?

केंद्रीय बजट 2026-27 कितने मुख्य 'कर्तव्यों' (duties) के इर्द-गिर्द संरचित है?

ATwo Kartavyas
BThree KartavyasCorrect Key
CFour Kartavyas
DFive Kartavyas
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The Budget is guided by Three Kartavyas: (1) Sustain Economic Growth, (2) Fulfill Aspirations, and (3) Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.

Question 5 of 10Weekly Current Affairs Roundup — Week 02 (High-Yield PIB & National)

Consider the following statements regarding fiscal indicators in Union Budget 2026–27: 1. Fiscal deficit target for BE 2026–27 is 4.3% of GDP. 2. Capex allocation is increased to ₹12.2 lakh crore. 3. Debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to decline to 55.6% in BE 2026–27. Which of the statements given above are correct?

केंद्रीय बजट 2026-27 में राजकोषीय संकेतकों के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. BE 2026-27 के लिए राजकोषीय घाटे का लक्ष्य GDP का 4.3% है। 2. पूंजीगत व्यय आवंटन को बढ़ाकर ₹12.2 लाख करोड़ किया गया है। 3. BE 2026-27 में ऋण-जीडीपी अनुपात घटकर 55.6% होने का अनुमान है। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन-से सही हैं?

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3Correct Key
Explanation & Analytical Context:

All three statements are correct macroeconomic fundamentals presented in the budget speech.

Question 6 of 10MPPSC 2026 Economy Standard Reference Series

Match List-I (Sector Parameter) with List-II (Survey 2025–26 Benchmark Metric): List-I: a. Total Installed Power Capacity b. Headline CPI Inflation (Apr–Dec 2025) c. Foodgrain Output (AY 2024–25) d. Infant Mortality Rate (2023) List-II: 1. 1.7% 2. 509.74 GW 3. 25 per 1,000 live births 4. 3,577.3 lakh metric tonnes Select the correct code?

सूची-I (क्षेत्र पैरामीटर) को सूची-II (सर्वेक्षण 2025-26 बेंचमार्क मीट्रिक) से सुमेलित कीजिए: सूची-I: a. कुल स्थापित विद्युत क्षमता b. हेडलाइन सीपीआई मुद्रास्फीति (अप्रैल-दिसंबर 2025) c. खाद्यान्न उत्पादन (AY 2024-25) d. शिशु मृत्यु दर (2023) सूची-II: 1. 1.7% 2. 509.74 GW 3. 25 प्रति 1,000 जीवित जन्म 4. 3,577.3 लाख मीट्रिक टन सही

Aa-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
Ba-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
Ca-2, b-1, c-4, d-3Correct Key
Da-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Explanation & Analytical Context:

**Correct Answer: Option (C) — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3**

Question 7 of 10Daily Current Affairs Sprint — September 16, 2026

To promote sustainable cargo movement, new Dedicated Freight Corridors announced in Union Budget 2026–27 will connect which two destinations?

टिकाऊ कार्गो आवाजाही को बढ़ावा देने के लिए केंद्रीय बजट 2026-27 में घोषित नए समर्पित फ्रेट कॉरिडोर किन दो स्थानों को जोड़ेंगे?

ALudhiana to Dankuni
BDankuni to SuratCorrect Key
CDadri to JNPT
DVaranasi to Paradip
Explanation & Analytical Context:

New Dedicated Freight Corridors will connect Dankuni (West Bengal) to Surat (Gujarat).

Question 8 of 10Weekly Current Affairs Roundup — Week 02 (High-Yield PIB & National)

The threshold for availing 'Safe Harbour' rules for IT services was enhanced to what amount in Union Budget 2026–27?

केंद्रीय बजट 2026-27 में आईटी सेवाओं के लिए 'सेफ हार्बर' नियमों का लाभ उठाने की सीमा बढ़ाकर कितनी कर दी गई?

A₹1,000 crore
B₹1,500 crore
C₹2,000 croreCorrect Key
D₹2,500 crore
Explanation & Analytical Context:

The threshold for availing Safe Harbour rules for IT services is enhanced to ₹2,000 crore.

Question 9 of 10BPSC 72nd Topic Test 18: Indian Economy (Macroeconomics, Union Budget, Banking, RBI & External Sector)

Consider the following statements regarding strategic industrial initiatives in Union Budget 2026–27: 1. Biopharma SHAKTI mission has an allocation of ₹10,000 crore over five years. 2. Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme outlay is increased to ₹40,000 crore. 3. Rare Earth Corridors are proposed in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Which of the statements given above are correct?

केंद्रीय बजट 2026-27 में रणनीतिक औद्योगिक पहलों के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. बायोफार्मा शक्ति मिशन का पांच वर्षों में ₹10,000 करोड़ का आवंटन है। 2. इलेक्ट्रॉनिक घटक विनिर्माण योजना का परिव्यय बढ़ाकर ₹40,000 करोड़ किया गया है। 3. ओडिशा, केरल, आंध्र प्रदेश और तमिलनाडु में दुर्लभ मृदा गलियारे प्रस्तावित हैं। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन-से सही हैं?

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3Correct Key
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Strategic industrial initiatives in Union Budget 2026–27: (1) Expansion of the Semiconductor Fab incentive scheme under ISM 2.0; (2) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) for Critical Minerals processing; (3) Clean Energy manufacturing mission. Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.

Question 10 of 10BPSC 72nd Topic Test 18: Indian Economy (Macroeconomics, Union Budget, Banking, RBI & External Sector)

Consider the following statements regarding tax proposals in Union Budget 2026–27: 1. The new Income Tax Act, 2025 will come into effect from 1st April 2026. 2. TCS on overseas tour packages under LRS is reduced to a uniform 2%. 3. Personal income tax slabs were drastically revised with a 50% cut across all slabs. Which of the statements given above are correct?

केंद्रीय बजट 2026-27 में कर प्रस्तावों के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: 1. नया आयकर अधिनियम, 2025 1 अप्रैल 2026 से प्रभावी होगा। 2. LRS के तहत विदेशी टूर पैकेजों पर TCS घटाकर एक समान 2% कर दिया गया है। 3. व्यक्तिगत आयकर स्लैब में भारी बदलाव करते हुए सभी स्लैब में 50% की कटौती की गई। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन-से सही हैं?

A1 and 2 onlyCorrect Key
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
Explanation & Analytical Context:

Tax proposals in Union Budget 2026–27: (1) Standard deduction under the New Tax Regime maintained at ₹75,000 for salaried employees; (2) Tax slabs revised to provide disposable income relief up to ₹12 lakh. Statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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