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Current Affairs 20 March 2026

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  • NSO Reports India’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 4.9% in February 2026
  • GoI Approves Quantum Labs in 23 Institutions under National Quantum Mission

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NSO Reports India’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 4.9% in February 2026

The National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Monthly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for February 2026. India's overall unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.9% from 5% in January 2026. This marks a marginal improvement in the labour market. The data reflects ongoing economic recovery trends. PLFS provides key monthly insights into employment dynamics across urban and rural areas.

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What is India's unemployment rate as per NSO's PLFS for February 2026?

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GoI Approves Quantum Labs in 23 Institutions under National Quantum Mission

On 16 March 2026, the Government of India approved the establishment of quantum teaching laboratories in 23 institutions. This initiative falls under the National Quantum Mission aimed at advancing quantum technology education and research. The labs will equip students and researchers with hands-on quantum computing skills. It supports India's push towards quantum supremacy. The approval was highlighted in recent current affairs updates.

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Under which mission were quantum teaching labs approved in 23 institutions?

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