28th OCTOBER 2026 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS

28th OCTOBER 2026 ENGLISH TNPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS PDF TNPSC SHOUTERS

Union Cabinet Approves 'Khelo India' Sports Equipment Manufacturing Scheme

• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the 'Khelo India' Sports Equipment Manufacturing Scheme. The scheme will be implemented from 2026 to the 2033-34 financial year, with an outlay of Rs 1,856.67 crore. 
• It aims to strengthen India's position in the global sports equipment manufacturing sector by promoting investment, production, innovation, and exports.
• Announced in the Union Budget for 2026-27, the scheme seeks to bolster the nation's sports equipment manufacturing base by providing support for investment, technology adoption, research, innovation, skill development, quality certification, and market development. It will foster the growth of a globally competitive sports equipment industry and enhance India's standing on the world stage.
• Aligned with the vision of 'Make in India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India), the scheme is expected to attract investments, create employment opportunities, strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities, and improve the global competitiveness of sports equipment produced in India.

Union Cabinet Approves Dearness Allowance for Central Government Employees and Dearness Relief for Pensioners

• The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the release of an additional installment of Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. 
• To compensate for the rise in the cost of living, an additional 3 percent increase will be provided over and above the existing 60 percent of the basic pay/pension. This Dearness Allowance (DA) / Dearness Relief (DR) will come into effect from July 1, 2026.
• This increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief will result in an additional annual expenditure of Rs 10,016.10 crore for the Central Government. It will benefit 48.54 lakh Central Government employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners.
• This hike is being implemented in accordance with the recommendations accepted based on the 7th Central Pay Commission’s proposals.

Union Cabinet approves the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the manufacturing of steel containers

• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the manufacturing of steel containers, with an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore, to be implemented up to the financial year 2039–40.
• The scheme aims to create a globally competitive ecosystem for the manufacturing of steel containers within the country and to reduce dependence on imports.
• The scheme will support the establishment of new manufacturing facilities as well as the expansion of existing steel container production units. This initiative was announced in the Union Budget for the year 2026–27.
• Manufacturers of steel containers will be provided with an annual interest subvention of 3 percent for setting up new production units or expanding existing manufacturing capacities. A sum of Rs 859 crore has been allocated for this purpose. 
• Operational cost support will be provided for all shipping containers manufactured in accordance with global shipping standards and sold by qualified container manufacturers.
• An allocation of Rs 8,891 crore has been made for this purpose. This will bridge the gap in production costs and help enhance the competitiveness of domestically manufactured shipping containers.
• Rs 150 crore has been allocated to provide financial assistance for setting up testing and certification facilities. Through this initiative, domestic shipping container production capacity is expected to increase tenfold annually.
• It is anticipated that this will generate 3,000 direct jobs and over 50,000 indirect employment opportunities.

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the 'Pradhan Mantri Developed Village Self-Reliance Scheme' (Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Atmanirbhar Yojana) as a centrally sponsored scheme for the next five years

• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has granted approval to continue the 'Pradhan Mantri Developed Village Self-Reliance Scheme' as a centrally sponsored scheme for the next five years.
• Aligned with the national vision of a 'Developed India' (Viksit Bharat), this scheme serves as a modern initiative designed to bring about transformative changes in governance.
• The scheme will be implemented over a five-year period, from 2026-27 to 2030-31 (coinciding with the term of the Sixteenth Finance Commission).
• The total financial outlay for this scheme is Rs 7,395.55 crore, comprising a Central Government share of Rs 4,869.48 crore and a State Government share of Rs 2,526.07 crore. 
• More than 2.55 lakh panchayat institutions across the country, along with 32 lakh elected representatives from traditional local governance bodies, panchayat staff, and other relevant stakeholders, will be the direct beneficiaries of this scheme.