Economy and Finance
India crosses 300 GW non-fossil fuel power capacity as on 31 July 2026
9 August 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said India crossed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity capacity as on 31 July 2026, over 60 per cent of the 500 GW targeted by 2030. The total stood at 300.50 GW.
The breakdown was solar 164.59 GW, wind 58.14 GW, hydro (large and small) 57.24 GW, bio-power 11.75 GW and nuclear 8.78 GW. Non-fossil share of total installed capacity (about 552 GW) reached over 54 per cent.
Key facts- Non-fossil capacity: 300.50 GW (31 July 2026)
- Solar: 164.59 GW; wind: 58.14 GW
- Share of total capacity: over 54%
- Target: 500 GW by 2030
Exam takeaway: Know the 500 GW non-fossil target for 2030.
Quick revision: India crosses 300 GW non-fossil capacity (PIB, 9 August 2026).
Press Information Bureau original sourceGovernment Schemes
PMAY-U 2.0: 8th CSMC meeting sanctions 2.09 lakh more houses
9 August 2026 (meeting held 6 August) | Press Information Bureau
PIB said PMAY-Urban and PMAY-U 2.0 together have sanctioned over 1.25 crore houses, of which more than 1 crore have been completed and delivered. The 8th Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) meeting under PMAY-U 2.0 was held on 6 August 2026 at Sankalp Bhawan, New Delhi.
It was chaired by Satendra Singh, Secretary, Department of Urban Development, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and approved 2.09 lakh additional houses.
Key facts- Houses sanctioned under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0: over 1.25 crore
- Completed and delivered: over 1 crore
- 8th CSMC meeting held: 6 August 2026
- New houses sanctioned: 2.09 lakh
Exam takeaway: The CSMC sanctions housing proposals sent by States and UTs.
Quick revision: PMAY-U 2.0 CSMC sanctions 2.09 lakh houses (PIB, 9 August 2026).
Press Information Bureau original sourceAppointments, Awards and Important Days
Centre extends ED Director Rahul Navin's tenure till 13 August 2027
8 August 2026 order (reported 9 August) | India Today (media report; primary order not read)
India Today reported that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, in an order issued on Saturday (8 August 2026), extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate Director Rahul Navin by one year beyond 13 August 2026.
He will remain ED chief until 13 August 2027.
Key facts- Post: Director, Enforcement Directorate
- Officer: Rahul Navin
- Extension: one year
- New end date: 13 August 2027
Exam takeaway: Tenure extensions are approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
Quick revision: Rahul Navin ED tenure extended to 13 August 2027 (India Today, 9 August 2026).
India Today (media report; primary order not read) original source