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30 October 2026
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5 key points reported between 27 and 30 October 2026. Each is checked against at least two news outlets or an official source that reported the same names, figures and dates.
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- 1Government and SchemesPM-Kisan 24th instalmentRs 18,680 crore
- 2Government and SchemesPM Viksit Gram Swaraj YojanaRs 7,395.55 crore
- 3EnvironmentCBD COP-17At CBD COP-17 in Yerevan on 27 October, Environment Minister…
- 4International AffairsOrder of Zayed IIUAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed conferred the First Class…
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PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana
The Union Cabinet approved the Rs 7,395.55 crore Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana on 28 October to strengthen Panchayats from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme; the Centre’s share is Rs 4,869.48 crore.
Source: UNI, Rural Voice
Sports goods manufacturing
The Cabinet approved the Rs 1,856.67 crore Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme on 28 October, running from 2026 to 2033-34.
The scheme aims to cut import dependence and boost exports.
PM-Kisan 24th instalment
The 24th PM-Kisan instalment, over Rs 18,680 crore for about 9.34 crore farmer families, is scheduled for release on 30 October from Bhildi, Gujarat.
Each instalment is Rs 2,000, paid by Direct Benefit Transfer.
Source: The Hans India, Outlook Money
CBD COP-17
At CBD COP-17 in Yerevan on 27 October, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said India’s updated biodiversity plan has 23 national targets and 142 indicators.
CBD stands for Convention on Biological Diversity.
Source: Indian Masterminds, The Hans India
Order of Zayed II
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on flydubai crew involved in the FZ1073 incident, reported on 27 October.
Source: Gulf News, Khaleej Times