# Daily Current Affairs – 29 October 2026

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- Published: 2026-10-29T04:32:30+05:30
- Author: Deepak Kumar

Daily Exam DigestPIB & RBI Official

# Daily Current Affairs Digest & PIB Summary – 29 October 2026

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 [ 1) Daily Current Affairs Digest & PIB Summary – 29 October 2026 ](https://www.freenaukrialert.com/daily-current-affairs-29-october/#Daily_Current_Affairs_Digest_PIB_Summary_-_29_October_2026)

 [ 1.1) 📌 High-Yield Exam Index Today ](https://www.freenaukrialert.com/daily-current-affairs-29-october/#High-Yield_Exam_Index_Today)

 [ 1.2) 1. PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM): Critical Care Expansion ](https://www.freenaukrialert.com/daily-current-affairs-29-october/#1_PM_Ayushman_Bharat_Health_Infrastructure_Mission_PM-ABHIM_Critical_Care_Expansion)

 [ 1.2.1) 🔍 PIB Fact File: Key Parameters of PM-ABHIM Infrastructure Scheme ](https://www.freenaukrialert.com/daily-current-affairs-29-october/#PIB_Fact_File_Key_Parameters_of_PM-ABHIM_Infrastructure_Scheme)

 [ 1.2.2) Key Exam Takeaways: ](https://www.freenaukrialert.com/daily-current-affairs-29-october/#Key_Exam_Takeaways)

 [ 1.3) 2. Electronic Interlocking (EI) & Digital Axle Counters: Modernizing Railway Signaling ](https://www.freenaukrialert.com/daily-current-affairs-29-october/#2_Electronic_Interlocking_EI_Digital_Axle_Counters_Modernizing_Railway_Signaling)

 [ 1.3.1) ⚙️ Technical Notes for RRB NTPC, JE & Section Controller ](https://www.freenaukrialert.com/daily-current-affairs-29-october/#Technical_Notes_for_RRB_NTPC_JE_Section_Controller)

 [ 1.4) 3. Bihar Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana 2026: Youth & Women Entrepreneurship Incentive ](https://www.freenaukrialert.com/daily-current-affairs-29-october/#3_Bihar_Mukhyamantri_Udyami_Yojana_2026_Youth_Women_Entrepreneurship_Incentive)

 [ 1.4.1) 🎯 High-Yield Points for BPSC Prelims & Mains ](https://www.freenaukrialert.com/daily-current-affairs-29-october/#High-Yield_Points_for_BPSC_Prelims_Mains)

 [ 1.5) 4. RBI Principle-Based Framework for Alternative Authentication in Digital Payments ](https://www.freenaukrialert.com/daily-current-affairs-29-october/#4_RBI_Principle-Based_Framework_for_Alternative_Authentication_in_Digital_Payments)

 [ 1.6) 📝 Target Practice Questions ](https://www.freenaukrialert.com/daily-current-affairs-29-october/#Target_Practice_Questions)

 [ 1.6.1) Share Naukri Alert: ](https://www.freenaukrialert.com/daily-current-affairs-29-october/#Share_Naukri_Alert)

 [ 1.6.2) Related ](https://www.freenaukrialert.com/daily-current-affairs-29-october/#Related)

📅 **Date:** 29 October 2026 🎯 **Target Exams:** UPSC CSE, State PCS, RRB NTPC/
JE/Section Controller, BPSC, SSC CGL, IBPS PO, Teaching 📌 **Sources:** PIB Delhi,
Ministry of Health, RBI Bulletins, Bihar Industry Dept

 

### 📌 High-Yield Exam Index Today

 * **UPSC & State PCS (GS-2 Governance & Health):** Expansion of _PM-ABHIM_ – Establishment
   of Critical Care Blocks (CCBs) & Integrated Public Health Labs (IPHLs).
 * **Railways & Tech (RRB NTPC / JE / Section Controller):** Electronic Interlocking(
   EI) & Digital Axle Counters deployment across High-Density Networks (HDN).
 * **BPSC State Special (Bihar Civil Services / TRE):** Bihar Mukhyamantri Udyami
   Yojana 2026 & Startup Seed Capital Subsidy Expansion.
 * **Banking & SSC (IBPS / RBI / SSC CGL):** RBI Framework on Alternative Authentication
   Mechanisms for Digital Payment Transactions (beyond SMS OTP).

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GS-2: Social Justice & Health

## 1. PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM): Critical Care Expansion

**Context:** The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released a progress
evaluation report on **PM-ABHIM** (Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure
Mission), highlighting the operationalization of over 600 district-level Critical
Care Blocks (CCBs).
  

### 🔍 PIB Fact File: Key Parameters of PM-ABHIM Infrastructure Scheme

  |  Feature Parameter |  Scheme Specification |  
   |  **Scheme Type & Outlay** |  Centrally Sponsored Scheme with an all-India outlay of **₹64,180 Crore**. |  
 |  **Primary Component 1** |  Establishing **Critical Care Hospital Blocks (CCBs)** in 602 districts with populations > 5 lakhs. |  
 |  **Primary Component 2** |  Setting up **Integrated Public Health Labs (IPHLs)** in all 730+ districts for diagnostic self-reliance. |  
 |  **Epidemic Preparedness** |  Operationalizing 20 Metropolitan Surveillance Units and 5 regional branches of NCDC (National Centre for Disease Control). |

 

### Key Exam Takeaways:

 * **Focus Area:** Strengthening primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare systems
   to build resilience against future pandemics.
 * **Rural Health Units:** Support for 17,788 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (formerly 
   Health & Wellness Centres) in rural areas.

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RRB Ops & Tech Focus

## 2. Electronic Interlocking (EI) & Digital Axle Counters: Modernizing Railway Signaling

**Context:** Indian Railways achieved 100% **Electronic Interlocking (EI)** conversion
across all major junction stations on the Golden Quadrilateral and Golden Diagonals,
eliminating legacy mechanical lever frames.
  

### ⚙️ Technical Notes for RRB NTPC, JE & Section Controller

 * **Microprocessor-Based EI System:** Uses software-controlled logic circuits to
   operate points and signals, ensuring fail-safe train route locking.
 * **High-Availability High-Purity Axle Counters (HASSDAC):** Counts wheels entering
   and exiting a block section to verify track clearance automatically.
 * **Interface with Kavach 4.0:** EI provides direct digital data feeds to Station-
   Kavach units, removing signal latency during high-speed operation.

---

  

BPSC State Special

## 3. Bihar Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana 2026: Youth & Women Entrepreneurship Incentive

**Context:** The Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, released the application
framework for the **Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana 2026**, providing financial assistance
to young entrepreneurs, women, SC/ST, and OBC beneficiaries.
  

### 🎯 High-Yield Points for BPSC Prelims & Mains

 * **Financial Package:** Up to **₹10 Lakhs** assistance provided per unit—comprising
   50% grant/subsidy (₹5 Lakhs) and 50% interest-free/low-interest loan (₹5 Lakhs).
 * **Sub-Categories:** Divided into Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami, Mahila Udyami, SC/
   ST Udyami, and EBC Udyami schemes.
 * **Repayment Terms:** Loan amount payable in 84 easy monthly installments following
   a 1-year moratorium period.

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Banking & Economy

## 4. RBI Principle-Based Framework for Alternative Authentication in Digital Payments

**Context:** The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued finalized directions for **Alternative
Authentication Mechanisms** for digital payment transactions, transitioning beyond
traditional SMS-based One-Time Passwords (OTPs).

 * **AFA Principle:** Mandates **Additional Factor of Authentication (AFA)** for
   all digital transactions, encouraging biometric tokens, hardware tokens, and 
   in-app push notifications.
 * **Risk-Based Exemption:** Small-value contactless card payments (up to ₹5,000)
   and recurring auto-debits (e-mandates up to ₹15,000) remain exempt from additional
   friction steps.

---

 
  

## 📝 Target Practice Questions

Q1. Under the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), Critical
Care Hospital Blocks (CCBs) are established in districts having a population exceeding
which threshold?

(a) 1 Lakh   (b) 2 Lakhs   (c) 5 Lakhs   (d) 10 Lakhs

View Answer & Explanation

**Correct Answer: (c) 5 Lakhs**
 _Explanation:_ PM-ABHIM mandates setting up dedicated
Critical Care Hospital Blocks in districts with a population greater than 5 lakhs
across all states and UTs.

Q2. Under the Bihar Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana, what is the maximum assistance amount
provided per selected beneficiary unit?

(a) ₹5 Lakhs   (b) ₹10 Lakhs   (c) ₹15 Lakhs   (d) ₹20 Lakhs

View Answer & Explanation

**Correct Answer: (b) ₹10 Lakhs**
 _Explanation:_ The scheme provides up to ₹10 
Lakhs total assistance per unit, comprising a 50% grant (₹5 Lakhs) and a 50% soft
loan (₹5 Lakhs).

 

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