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Current Affairs 31 October 2026

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  • Union Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana
  • Second Vande Bharat sleeper train to connect Varanasi and New Delhi

…and 8 more stories on ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMY, POLITY, INFRASTRUCTURE.

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GOVERNANCE

Union Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana

The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana in October 2026. The scheme has a total outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore. It will operate for five years from financial year 2026–27 to 2030–31. The programme is designed as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Its implementation period is aligned with the Sixteenth Finance Commission period. The scheme is relevant to rural development and grassroots governance.

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What is the total outlay approved for the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana?

INFRASTRUCTURE

Second Vande Bharat sleeper train to connect Varanasi and New Delhi

Indian Railways launched its second Vande Bharat sleeper train service. The train connects Varanasi, also known as Kashi, with New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the launch. Regular service was scheduled to begin on Monday following the announcement. The development expands India’s semi-high-speed sleeper-train network. It is relevant to transport infrastructure and railway examinations.

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The second Vande Bharat sleeper train announced on 31 October 2026 connects which two cities?

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