Government Schemes
MGNREGS to continue till VB-G RAM G Act begins on 1 July 2026; Rs 26,971 crore mother sanctions issued
23 May 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said a review meeting on rollout of the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, chaired by Rural Development Secretary Rohit Kansal on 23 May 2026, advised States and UTs to complete preparations in a time-bound manner for the transition from Mahatma Gandhi NREGS to the revised framework.
The release says a labour budget of over 45 crore persondays has been approved for June 2026 and Rs 26,971 crore of mother sanctions issued under MGNREGS, so that the scheme continues smoothly till the VB-G RAM G Act commences on 1 July 2026.
Key facts- Transition date: VB-G RAM G Act commences 1 July 2026
- June 2026 labour budget: over 45 crore persondays
- Mother sanctions: Rs 26,971 crore under MGNREGS
- Meeting chaired by: Rohit Kansal, Secretary, DoRD
Exam takeaway: A labour budget is the estimate of persondays of work to be generated under the rural employment scheme.
Quick revision: MGNREGS continues till VB-G RAM G Act on 1 July 2026; June labour budget 45 crore persondays (PIB, 23 May).
Press Information Bureau original sourceNational and International Affairs
Health Minister at 23rd NBEMS convocation: 75,000 more medical seats by 2029; One Nation One Subscription launched
23 May 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda addressed the 23rd Convocation of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) in New Delhi on 23 May 2026. He said 75,000 more UG and PG medical seats will be added by 2029, of which 23,000 have been established in the past two years.
26,396 candidates received DNB, DrNB, Diploma and FNB qualifications and 137 toppers got gold medals. The Minister launched 11 new academic courses and the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative.
Key facts- Event: 23rd NBEMS Convocation, New Delhi, 23 May 2026
- Seats: 75,000 more UG and PG by 2029; 23,000 already established
- Qualifications conferred: 26,396; gold medals: 137
- Launched: 11 new courses and One Nation One Subscription initiative
Exam takeaway: NBEMS is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Quick revision: NBEMS 23rd convocation 23 May 2026: 75,000 more medical seats by 2029; ONOS launched (PIB).
Press Information Bureau original sourceAppointments, Awards and Important Days
UPSC opens applications for direct recruitment, Advertisement No. 05/2026, till 12 June
23 May 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said the UPSC invited applications for direct recruitment to various posts in the Government of India under Advertisement No. 05/2026. Candidates can apply through the Online Recruitment Application portal from 23 May 2026 to 12 June 2026.
The detailed advertisement and instructions are on the Commission's website.
Key facts- Advertisement: No. 05/2026
- Application window: 23 May to 12 June 2026
- Portal: Online Recruitment Application (upsconline.nic.in/ora)
- Posts: various, direct recruitment
Exam takeaway: UPSC direct recruitment advertisements carry the details of posts, eligibility and the apply window.
Quick revision: UPSC Advt 05/2026: direct recruitment; apply 23 May to 12 June 2026 (PIB).
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