Current Affairs 2 February 2026

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  • NSO to Launch India’s First-Ever NHIS and ASISSE from April 2026
  • Odisha Partners with BonV Aero for National UAV Test and Innovation Corridor at Rangeilunda Airport

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NSO to Launch India’s First-Ever NHIS and ASISSE from April 2026

The National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) announced plans in January 2026 to conduct India’s first National Household Income Survey (NHIS) and Annual Survey of Incorporated Service Sector Enterprises (ASISSE). Both surveys will run for one year starting April 2026. NHIS aims to provide comprehensive data on household incomes across the country. ASISSE will focus on service sector enterprises. This initiative addresses long-standing gaps in official income statistics. The surveys will support evidence-based policymaking.

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Which ministry oversees the National Statistical Office (NSO) that announced NHIS and ASISSE?

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Odisha Partners with BonV Aero for National UAV Test and Innovation Corridor at Rangeilunda Airport

The Government of Odisha partnered with BonV Aero at Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad to establish India’s first National UAV Test and Innovation Corridor at Rangeilunda Airport in Ganjam district. The operational commercial airport will be repurposed for live drone testing in dynamic airspace up to 1,000 metres. This corridor aims to boost UAV innovation and testing capabilities. It marks a significant step in drone technology infrastructure. The initiative supports India's growing drone ecosystem.

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Where is India’s first National UAV Test and Innovation Corridor being established?

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