Economy and Finance
PM highlights 12 years of change: mobile phone production up 35 times, digital transactions up about 100 times
15 August 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB reported that in the Independence Day address the Prime Minister cited changes over the last 12 years: defence production up nearly 4 times, electronics manufacturing nearly 7 times, modern railway coach production 21 times and mobile phone production 35 times.
He also cited internet consumers up nearly 4 times, patent grants up 4 times and digital transactions up around 100 times.
Key facts- Mobile phone production: up 35 times
- Digital transactions: up around 100 times
- Railway coach production (modern): up 21 times
- Defence production: up nearly 4 times
Exam takeaway: Figures are the Prime Minister's claims as reported by PIB.
Quick revision: PM's 12-year figures (PIB, 15 August 2026).
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80th Independence Day address: AI skilling for one crore youth, free online coaching, sports talent hunt
15 August 2026 | Press Information Bureau / PM India
Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that one crore youth would be trained in AI skills over the next one year, and free online coaching for various competitive examinations, built on Digital Public Infrastructure, available talent and teachers.
He also announced a nationwide talent hunt among children aged 5 to 15 years in villages, cities and schools, with specialised training for those identified, and a Civil Defence network to be created to meet modern challenges. These are announcements, not yet implemented schemes.
Key facts- Occasion: 80th Independence Day, 15 August 2026
- AI skilling target: one crore youth in one year
- Sports talent hunt: children aged 5 to 15 years
- Free online coaching network for competitive examinations
Exam takeaway: Announcements from the Red Fort address are common exam material.
Quick revision: PM's 80th Independence Day announcements (PIB, 15 August 2026).
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Independence Day address: 100 GW nuclear capacity target by 2047 and 6 crore Lakhpati Didis
15 August 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB's summary of the Prime Minister's address listed a target of 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, with five new nuclear reactors planned within this decade.
It also listed a new target of 6 crore Lakhpati Didis and more semiconductor plants to strengthen self-reliance. These are targets announced in the speech.
Key facts- Nuclear target: 100 GW by 2047
- New reactors: five within this decade
- Women's target: 6 crore Lakhpati Didis
- Also announced: more semiconductor plants
Exam takeaway: Lakhpati Didi refers to women self-help group members earning at least Rs 1 lakh a year.
Quick revision: Nuclear and Lakhpati Didi targets in the Red Fort address (PIB, 15 August 2026).
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