Latest miscellaneous current affairs 2026 covering clean energy, Indusfood, women schemes, startups, digital finance, education, and innovation initiatives.
📰 Miscellaneous Current Affairs News – Comprehensive Update (2026)
India continues to witness wide-ranging developments across energy, trade, entrepreneurship, education, and digital finance. The following miscellaneous current affairs highlight major government initiatives, industry collaborations, and innovation-driven programs that support sustainable growth, women empowerment, clean energy adoption, and startup ecosystems.
🚍 Clean Energy Push: NonStop Zindagi Campaign for Natural Gas Adoption
Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), in collaboration with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), launched the NonStop Zindagi Campaign from 1 January to 31 March.
The campaign aims to accelerate the adoption of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), aligning with India’s long-term vision of raising natural gas usage to 15% of the national energy mix by 2030.
Key Features of the Campaign
- Multi-platform outreach through social media, influencers, and digital awareness drives
- On-ground engagement via mobile vans, Resident Welfare Association (RWA) toolkits, and festival-themed messaging
- Focus on domestic households, commercial units, industrial users, and CNG vehicle consumers
The initiative supports India’s clean energy transition by promoting fuel options that are cleaner, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable.
One Nation, One Grid, One Tariff
PNGRB’s “One Nation, One Grid, One Tariff” framework complements this campaign by:
- Standardising natural gas transportation charges
- Enhancing integration and efficiency of the national gas grid
- Ensuring uniform access to gas infrastructure across regions
Together, these measures aim to make natural gas more accessible and affordable nationwide.
🍽️ Indusfood 2026: Expanding India’s Global Food Footprint
Indusfood 2026 marked a significant leap in India’s food and agri-export ecosystem by introducing two new specialised zones:
- Pet Food Pavilion, reflecting the rising global demand for wellness-focused pet nutrition
- Cookware Pavilion, highlighting premium and lifestyle-oriented kitchen products
India–UAE Food Corridor
A major highlight of the event was the launch of the India–United Arab Emirates Food Corridor by the Abu Dhabi Food Hub. This initiative aims to:
- Strengthen food security cooperation
- Boost bilateral food trade
- Create resilient supply chains between India and the UAE
BHARATI Startup Challenge
The BHARATI Startup Challenge, launched by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), seeks to:
- Encourage innovation in agriculture and processed food exports
- Support agri-tech entrepreneurs and export-oriented startups
- Enhance India’s competitiveness in global food markets
👩💼 Women Empowerment: Gruha Lakshmi Digital Marketing Portal
The Government of Karnataka extended the Gruha Lakshmi Scheme while launching a Digital Marketing Portal dedicated to women entrepreneurs.
Portal Highlights
- Provides vocational training, digital onboarding, and marketing support
- Offers ₹2,000 monthly financial assistance to eligible households
- Enables women to sell handicrafts, jewellery, clothing, food items, and traditional products to global buyers
Easy and Verified Access
- Registration available online, through District In-charge Officers, and at the Department Head Office
- Ensures product authenticity via a verified seller framework
This initiative strengthens women-led enterprises by connecting local talent with international markets.
💰 Digital Finance & Investment Access for Rural India
Choice Wealth introduced a digital investment platform tailored for India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) customers.
Platform Features
- Online mutual fund aggregation
- Robo-advisory services for guided investing
- Access via mobile apps, web platforms, and micro-ATM devices
The initiative targets first-time investors and underserved populations in semi-urban and rural areas, promoting inclusive financial growth.
🎓 Education, Innovation & Startup Ecosystem Expansion
Galgotias University inaugurated the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi Catalyst Satellite Centre, strengthening India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem.
Role of the Catalyst Centre
- Supports early-stage startups
- Bridges academic research with real-world applications
- Provides mentorship, investor access, market linkages, and acceleration support
Academic Collaborations
Galgotias University signed MoUs with:
- National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur
- Jharkhand University of Technology Ranchi
These partnerships focus on joint research, faculty exchange, and co-creation of deep-technology startups.
India–Australia Education Cooperation
Under the India–Australia Education Cooperation Framework (2025–2030), a new Bengaluru campus is set up at Manyata Tech Park and is expected to become operational by August 2026, further enhancing international academic collaboration.
✅ Conclusion
These miscellaneous current affairs reflect India’s multidimensional progress—ranging from clean energy adoption and global food trade to women entrepreneurship, digital finance inclusion, and innovation-led education. Together, these initiatives strengthen India’s economic resilience, sustainability goals, and global integration while empowering citizens across sectors.
