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Current Affairs 17 July 2026

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  • Union Cabinet approves Rs 11,718 crore outlay for Census 2027
  • RSS education wing clarifies Hindi not mandatory under NEP for students

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GOVERNANCE

Union Cabinet approves Rs 11,718 crore outlay for Census 2027

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to conduct the Census of India 2027 with a financial outlay of around Rs 11,718.24 crore.[5] The decision marks a formal green signal for preparatory and operational work for the next national population count. Census 2027 will be the first full census after the disruption of Census 2021, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] The approval includes funding for house-listing operations, enumeration, data processing, and related administrative infrastructure. The exercise will generate updated data on population, socio-economic conditions, and demographic trends, crucial for planning and policy formulation. It will also support evidence-based allocation of resources for welfare schemes and infrastructure. The timeline and detailed methodology, including possible use of digital tools, are expected to be announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs in due course.[5]

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The Census of India 2027 has been approved with an outlay of approximately how much by the Union Cabinet?

POLITY

RSS education wing clarifies Hindi not mandatory under NEP for students

The education wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has stated that it is not mandatory for students to learn Hindi under the National Education Policy (NEP).[6] The clarification addresses concerns and debates over whether NEP enforces Hindi or any particular language on school-going children. The RSS-affiliated body emphasised that the NEP supports multilingualism and mother-tongue-based education rather than imposing a single national language.[6] It reiterated that states and schools have flexibility in implementing language choices within the broader NEP framework. This statement comes amid continuing discussions in several states about language policy, regional languages, and the role of Hindi and English in education. The clarification could influence public perception and political discourse around NEP implementation. It also underscores the importance of federal and cultural considerations in national education reforms.[6]

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Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which of the following is correct regarding Hindi learning?

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