All 4 Govt Initiatives updates published in April 2026, grouped into 3 subtopics. Each one carries the exam-relevant facts and its GK Bytes; open an update for the complete note with static GK.
The Coal Ministry released guidelines requiring an approved Mining Plan before gasification, a mandatory Safety Management Plan, a 500-metre barrier in mixed mines and escrow accounts for mine closure.
The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III until March 2028 with a revised outlay of Rs 83,977 crore, extending timelines for rural roads and bridges.
The RELIEF Scheme - which insures war-related export risks under the Export Promotion Mission - was expanded to add Egypt and Jordan, alongside existing cover for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Kuwait, amid West Asia tensions.
The Textiles Ministry extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme for garment and made-up exports up to 30 September 2026, to boost export competitiveness, especially for MSMEs.