Statistics, Data Governance & Economic Monitoring
NSSTA – 18th Foundation Day
National Statistical Systems Training Academy (MoSPI) celebrated its foundation day.
Core Role:
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Capacity building in official statistics
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Training for data collection & survey methodologies
Exam Relevance:
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Statistical governance infrastructure
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Importance of human capital in data systems
Trade Watch Quarterly – NITI Aayog
6th edition released for Q2 FY26 (Jul–Sep 2025) .
Significance:
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Monitors export-import dynamics
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Sectoral trade competitiveness
Exam Focus:
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Trade diagnostics tools
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Policy-oriented economic surveillance
New CPI Series (Base Year: 2024 = 100)
MoSPI released first retail inflation data under updated CPI.
Why Important?
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Reflects changing consumption patterns
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Improves inflation measurement accuracy
Exam Angle:
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Base year revision logic
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Inflation indices methodology
Digital Payments Growth – RBI
RBI reported continued expansion in digital transactions.
Implication:
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Strengthening cashless economy
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Improved financial deepening
Exam Relevance:
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Digital financial ecosystem
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Payment system evolution
?? State Economy & Fiscal Developments
UP Economic Survey 2025–26
First-ever Economic Survey presented.
Strategic Objective:
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Data-driven governance
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Vision: $1 Trillion Economy
Exam Linkage:
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State-level macroeconomic planning
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Evidence-based policymaking
Rajasthan Budget 2026–27
Presented in Legislative Assembly.
Exam Angle:
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State budget comparisons
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Fiscal policy trends
?? Infrastructure, Sustainability & Ports
VOC Port – IGBC Platinum Rating
First Major Port in India to receive IGBC Platinum Rating.
Significance:
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Sustainable port operations
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Green infrastructure adoption
GS-III Relevance:
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Blue economy
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Green logistics
?? Agriculture, Livestock & Food Economy
India’s Global Livestock Position
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2nd in Sheep Population
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9th in Wool Production
Exam Importance:
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Livestock economy
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Rural income diversification
Bharat-VISTAAR (AI Tool)
AI-enabled multilingual agricultural platform.
Integrates:
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AgriStack portals
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ICAR knowledge packages
Exam Focus:
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AI in agriculture
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Digital public goods
?? Energy & Industry
Oil India Limited – FIPI Award 2025
Category: Oil & Gas Production Company of the Year
Exam Relevance:
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Energy PSUs
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Upstream sector recognition
?? Defence & Strategic Affairs
Exercise Vayushakti-26 (IAF)
Location: Pokhran Air-to-Ground Range
Purpose:
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Demonstrate firepower capability
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Combat readiness display
IMACC 2026 (Indian Army)
International Military Adventure Challenge Cup.
Significance:
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Military diplomacy
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High-altitude operational training
India–UK Military Training Cooperation
IAF instructors to train British fast jet pilots.
Month: Current Affairs - Feb 16, 2026
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