Banking and RBI
RBI places Advisory Committee report on WMA to State Governments on its website
29 September 2026 | Reserve Bank of India
On 29 September 2026 the RBI placed on its website the Report of the Advisory Committee on Ways and Means Advances (WMA) to State Governments. The Committee was chaired by I S N Prasad, former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka.
Its terms of reference included a review of State-wise WMA limits and other financial accommodation facilities available to the States. The RBI said the Committee's recommendations will be examined by the Reserve Bank.
Key facts- Report released: 29 September 2026
- Chair: I S N Prasad
- Subject: WMA to State Governments
- Terms of reference: State-wise WMA limits and other facilities
Exam takeaway: The RBI will examine the recommendations; none are reported as adopted.
Quick revision: RBI Advisory Committee on State WMA (29 September 2026).
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CAQM approves revised GRAP schedule for the National Capital Region
29 September 2026 (meeting held 28 September) | Press Information Bureau
PIB said the 30th meeting of the Full Commission of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), held on 28 September 2026 under Chairperson Rajesh Verma, approved modifications to the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Schedule for the NCR.
The changes include moving actions on DG Sets and entry of BS-IV and below buses from Stage-II to Stage-I, and extending restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel LMVs to Sonipat in addition to Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar.
Key facts- Meeting: 30th Full Commission meeting of CAQM
- Held on: 28 September 2026
- CAQM Chairperson: Rajesh Verma
- LMV restriction extended to: Sonipat
Exam takeaway: GRAP is a stage-wise set of anti-pollution measures for the NCR.
Quick revision: CAQM revised GRAP (PIB, 29 September 2026).
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National Agriculture Conference - Rabi Campaign 2026: PM-RKVY support of over Rs 1,200 crore
29 September 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said that on the second day of the National Agriculture Conference - Rabi Campaign 2026, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan called for a 'Team Agriculture' approach between the Centre and States.
More than Rs 1,200 crore of PM-RKVY support was sanctioned to 10 States at the conference, and a nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' was announced, according to the release headlines.
Key facts- Conference: National Agriculture Conference - Rabi Campaign 2026
- PM-RKVY support: over Rs 1,200 crore
- States covered: 10
- Campaign announced: Khet Bachao Abhiyan
Exam takeaway: PM-RKVY is Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana.
Quick revision: National Agriculture Conference (PIB, 29 September 2026).
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