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Current affairs, 30 October 2026.
Economy
Cabinet clears Rs 10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme
The Union Cabinet approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) on 28 October 2026 with a Rs 10,000 crore outlay. It has four components: interest subvention, testing and certification assistance, land leasing support and operational expenditure assistance. The scheme targets annual capacity of 7.5 lakh TEUs and was announced in Union Budget 2026-27.
Why it matters: Links to maritime self-reliance, import substitution and logistics, which are useful for GS-III and Economy sections.
International
Commerce Minister Goyal: proposed India-US trade deal to protect farmers and sensitive sectors
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on 29 October 2026 that the proposed India-US trade agreement will give India a strong comparative advantage. He said it will protect farmers and other sensitive interests while strengthening India's position in global trade.
Why it matters: India-US trade negotiations are a live topic for international relations and economy papers.
Pay & Jobs
8th Pay Commission concludes Mumbai consultations; fitment factor still not announced
The 8th Central Pay Commission held stakeholder consultations in Mumbai on 22-23 October 2026. It was formally created on 3 November 2025 with an 18-month term, so its report is due around May 2027. No fitment factor, revised minimum pay or implementation date has been announced; the 7th CPC fitment factor was 2.57.
Why it matters: The 8th CPC's constitution date, 18-month timeline and chairperson (Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai) are likely exam facts.
CWC recruitment 2026: 327 Assistant Manager and Junior Executive vacancies
The Central Warehousing Corporation has invited online applications for 327 posts: 171 Assistant Manager posts across disciplines and 156 Junior Executive posts (78 General, 78 Technical). Applications are open from 17 October to 15 November 2026 at cewacor.nic.in.
Why it matters: A central PSU recruitment with open application window and clear vacancy distribution.
Cabinet approves 3% DA/DR hike; rate rises from 60% to 63% from 1 July 2026
The Union Cabinet on 28 October 2026 approved a 3-point hike in Dearness Allowance for central government employees and Dearness Relief for pensioners, effective 1 July 2026. DA/DR now stands at 63% of basic pay. Arrears for July–October are expected to be paid along with the October salary, ahead of Diwali on 8 November.
Why it matters: DA/DR rate (60% to 63%) and effective date are frequent static-plus-current questions on pay and economy.
Cabinet approves 78-day productivity-linked bonus for 11.4 lakh railway employees
Alongside the container scheme, the Union Cabinet cleared a 78-day productivity-linked bonus for over 11.4 lakh railway staff. The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting of 28 October 2026.
Why it matters: The annual railway PLB (78 days) is a recurring Railways-exam item.
RRB NTPC 2026-27: 5,236 vacancies; applications open till 6 and 13 November
Railway Recruitment Boards announced 5,236 NTPC vacancies: 3,548 graduate-level posts (CEN 06/2026) and 1,688 undergraduate posts (CEN 07/2026). Graduate-post applications close on 6 November 2026 and undergraduate on 13 November 2026 via rrbapply.gov.in. Graduate posts are in Pay Level 5 and 6, and undergraduate posts are in Pay Level 2 and 3.
Why it matters: A major railway recruitment with closing dates inside two weeks; vacancy counts and pay levels are key for aspirants.
Schemes
Cabinet approves PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana with Rs 7,395.55 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana on 28 October 2026 for 2026-27 to 2030-31, co-terminus with the Sixteenth Finance Commission period. Of the Rs 7,395.55 crore outlay, the Centre's share is Rs 4,869.48 crore and the states' share is Rs 2,526.07 crore. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme focused on panchayat-level capacity building and local planning, covering all states and UTs.
Why it matters: New Panchayati Raj scheme with outlay split and tenure; relevant to GS-II governance and local self-government.
Cabinet approves Rs 1,856.67 crore Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme
The Union Cabinet approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with a total outlay of Rs 1,856.67 crore, running from 2026 to 2033-34. The scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2026-27.
Why it matters: Sports-sector scheme with outlay and tenure; commonly asked in the schemes and sports sections.
PM Modi to release 24th PM-KISAN instalment of Rs 18,680 crore on 30 October
PM Narendra Modi will release over Rs 18,680 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmer families under the PM-KISAN scheme on 30 October 2026. This is the 24th instalment of the scheme. Beneficiaries are advised to check their e-KYC and bank details.
Why it matters: Instalment number, amount and beneficiary count are standard questions on agri-welfare schemes.
Sci-Tech
ISRO to launch NavIC satellite NVS-03 on GSLV-F18 tonight
ISRO has scheduled the GSLV-F18/NVS-03 mission for 30 October 2026 at 23:51 IST from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. NVS-03 is a second-generation NavIC navigation satellite of about 2,250 kg, to be placed in Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. NavIC currently has only three satellites available for positioning, below the four needed for standalone positioning.
Why it matters: NavIC, the NVS series and GSLV launches are recurring Science and Technology topics.