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Current Affairs 20 September 2026

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  • Aadhaar biometric authentication made mandatory for subsidised LPG refills from October 1, 2026
  • Prime Minister distributes over 51,000 appointment letters at 20th Rozgar Mela

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Aadhaar biometric authentication made mandatory for subsidised LPG refills from October 1, 2026

From October 1, 2026, domestic LPG consumers seeking subsidised refills at regulated prices will have to undergo **biometric Aadhaar authentication** to book refills. The move applies to refills at the subsidised regulated retail selling price, while non-subsidised market-price LPG cylinders will continue to be available without biometric authentication. The government aims to strengthen the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism, reduce leakages, and ensure that subsidies reach genuine beneficiaries. Oil marketing companies are expected to upgrade their booking and delivery systems to support real-time Aadhaar biometric verification. The measure comes amid broader efforts to tighten beneficiary identification across welfare schemes. Consumer groups have raised concerns about possible exclusion risks for people with biometric issues or limited digital access, prompting calls for robust grievance redress mechanisms. For competitive exams, this change is important as a governance, DBT, and digital identity-related reform.

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Biometric Aadhaar authentication for subsidised LPG refills will become mandatory from which date?

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Prime Minister distributes over 51,000 appointment letters at 20th Rozgar Mela

On September 19, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than **51,000 appointment letters** to newly appointed youth in various government organisations as part of the **20th Rozgar Mela**. The event is part of an ongoing employment drive aimed at filling sanctioned posts and improving public service delivery. The Rozgar Mela was conducted across multiple locations, with the Prime Minister addressing the beneficiaries via video conferencing. The initiative is intended to underline the government’s focus on job creation, skill development, and youth empowerment. Newly recruited candidates are expected to join ministries, departments, and public sector entities in diverse roles. The government has highlighted the Mela as supporting both economic growth and administrative efficiency. For exams, the Rozgar Mela series and its numbering (20th) are likely to be asked as factual questions.

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The 20th Rozgar Mela held on 19 September 2026 distributed approximately how many appointment letters to newly appointed youth?

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