Daily filter — 13 April 2026
5 exam-worthy stories from the day's PIB releases · interactive view
👮 Defence & Security · UPSC track
CISF AC (Exe.) LDCE 2026 Written Exam Results Out
UPSC has released the written exam results for the CISF Assistant Commandants (Executive) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2026.
- The written exam was held by UPSC on 08.03.2026.
- Qualified candidates proceed to Physical Standards/Efficiency Tests and Medical Standards Tests.
- The CISF will inform candidates about the dates, times, and venues.
- Final selection is subject to outcome of Writ Petition (Civil) No. 5877/2022.
💡 UPSC-conducted CISF AC (Exe.) LDCE 2026 results for physical/medical tests, with final selection pending court decision.
Source: UPSC · PIB PRID 2251725
⚖️ Law & Judiciary · LAW track
NHRC to Hear Bonded Labour Cases in Uttar Pradesh
The **NHRC** is holding an online hearing for 216 alleged bonded labour cases in Uttar Pradesh brick kilns.
- The NHRC, India will hear 216 cases on 16th April 2026.
- Justice V. Ramasubramanian will preside over the virtual hearing.
- Reports on identification, release, skilling, and rehabilitation are expected.
- Compliance with the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 will be assessed.
- Progress on e-Shram portal registrations for rescued labourers will be reviewed.
💡 The NHRC hearing on 16th April 2026 addresses 216 bonded labour cases in UP brick kilns, emphasizing the 1976 Act and e-Shram.
Source: National Human Rights Commission · PIB PRID 2251571
💰 Economy · UPSC track
Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 Notified
The Government has notified the **Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0** with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore to mobilize capital for startups.
- Startup India FoF 2.0 has a ₹10,000 crore corpus for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).
- It will support deep tech, early growth-stage, and innovative manufacturing startups.
- The scheme builds on Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS 1.0) launched in 2016.
- SIDBI will be an Implementation Agency for the scheme's operationalization.
- Investments will span the 16th and 17th Finance Commission cycles.
💡 Remember Startup India FoF 2.0 (₹10,000 cr) supports diverse startups via AIFs with SIDBI as an IA.
Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry · PIB PRID 2251638
📈 Economy · UPSC track
India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) Inflation in March 2026
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released the CPI data for March 2026, showing key inflation rates.
- All India CPI (General) inflation rate was 3.40% in March 2026.
- Rural inflation was 3.63%, while urban inflation was 3.11%.
- Year-on-year Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) inflation stood at 3.87%.
- High inflation items included Silver Jewellery (148.61%) and Gold/Diamond/Platinum Jewellery (45.92%).
💡 For the exam: Remember March 2026 CPI (General) was 3.40%, with food inflation at 3.87%, and jewellery among top high-inflation items.
Source: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation · PIB PRID 2251519
🧑🌾 Economy · UPSC track
e-NAM Achieves Significant Growth in Agricultural Trade and Outreach
The **National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)** platform has shown substantial growth in integrating mandis and increasing trade value and participant registrations.
- e-NAM integrated 1,656 mandis across 23 States and 4 Union Territories by March 2026.
- Over 1.80 crore farmers and 2.73 lakh traders were registered on e-NAM by March 2026.
- Cumulative trade reached 13.25 crore metric tonnes worth ₹4.84 lakh crore between 2016 and March 2026.
- Trade value increased from ₹3.19 lakh crore in 2024 to ₹4.84 lakh crore in 2026.
- The Platform of Platforms (PoP) was introduced on 14 July 2022 via the e-NAM app.
💡 Remember e-NAM for 'One Nation, One Market' improving market access and farmer payments since 2016.
Source: PIB Backgrounder · PIB PRID 2251543