Banking and RBI
DoLR and RBI Innovation Hub explore Digital Public Infrastructure for land and credit
18 July 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said the Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development, held a meeting with the RBI Innovation Hub (RBIH) to explore convergence of Digital Public Infrastructure for land governance and digital lending. It was chaired by Narendra Bhooshan, Secretary, DoLR, with RBIH CEO Sahil Kini.
The discussions focused on synergies between digital land governance initiatives and the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) for consent-based credit delivery, particularly for farmers and rural citizens.
Key facts- Departments: DoLR and RBI Innovation Hub
- Chaired by: Narendra Bhooshan, Secretary, DoLR
- RBIH CEO: Sahil Kini
- Platform discussed: Unified Lending Interface (ULI)
Exam takeaway: ULI is the RBI Innovation Hub platform for consent-based digital credit delivery.
Quick revision: DoLR and RBIH discuss land DPI with ULI (PIB, 18 July 2026).
Press Information Bureau original sourceEconomy and Finance
MNRE extends limited ALMM List-II exemption to 31 December 2026
18 July 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy decided that net-metering and open access renewable energy projects can commission with exemption from ALMM List-II (for solar PV cells) till 31 December 2026. The earlier dispensation for this segment was available till 31 May 2026.
The Ministry said there is no change in the ALMM List-II policy and no blanket extension for solar power projects.
Key facts- Ministry: New and Renewable Energy
- Exemption extended to: 31 December 2026
- Earlier deadline: 31 May 2026
- Covers: net-metering and open access RE projects
Exam takeaway: ALMM is the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers.
Quick revision: MNRE extends limited ALMM List-II exemption to 31 Dec 2026 (PIB).
Press Information Bureau original sourceAppointments, Awards and Important Days
Anurag Kumar appointed Delhi Police Commissioner (carried forward from 17 July 2026)
17 July 2026 | The Indian Express and Hindustan Times (primary order not read)
This item is carried forward from 17 July 2026 and attributed to media reports, as the MHA order itself was not read. The Indian Express reported that the Union Home Ministry removed Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and appointed Anurag Kumar, a 1994-batch IPS (AGMUT cadre) officer, for three years.
Hindustan Times reported that Kumar took charge at the Delhi Police headquarters on Friday, 17 July 2026.
Key facts- Appointed: Anurag Kumar, Commissioner of Police, Delhi
- Batch and cadre: 1994, IPS AGMUT
- Reported tenure: three years (Indian Express)
- Date: 17 July 2026
Exam takeaway: Delhi Police is under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Quick revision: Anurag Kumar named Delhi Police Commissioner (Indian Express, HT, 17 July).
The Indian Express and Hindustan Times (primary order not read) original source