30 October 2026 Current Affairs: PM-KISAN Instalment – Daily GK for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railway Exams

Key current affairs developments for Friday, 30 October 2026 included the release of the 24th PM-KISAN instalment from Banaskantha, the National Social Security Board’s notification for gig and platform workers, and the constitution of a high-level banking reform committee. The Ministry of Finance released the Government of India’s monthly accounts up to September 2026, showing total receipts of ₹18,35,422 crore.

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Schemes & Missions

PM Releases 24th PM-KISAN Instalment of Over ₹18,690 Crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) on 30 October 2026 from Banaskantha, Gujarat. More than 9.34 crore eligible farmer families received over ₹18,690 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer. Cumulative disbursements under the scheme now exceed ₹4.64 lakh crore. The scheme provides ₹6,000 annually in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each to eligible landholding farmer families. Source: PIB – 24th Instalment of PM-KISAN, 30 October 2026 · [Official]

Exam Points:

• 24th instalment released from Banaskantha, Gujarat
• Over ₹18,690 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmers
• Cumulative disbursements exceed ₹4.64 lakh crore
• ₹6,000 annually in three instalments of ₹2,000 via DBT

Static Link: PM-KISAN was launched on 24 February 2019; continuation till 2030-31 approved with an outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore.

National Social Security Board Notified for Unorganised and Gig Workers

The Ministry of Labour & Employment notified the constitution of the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers on 30 October 2026. Established under the Code on Social Security, the Board is chaired by the Union Minister for Labour & Employment. It includes representatives from Central and State Governments, aggregator companies, employers, civil society, workers’ unions and gig/platform associations. The Board recommends suitable schemes, advises the Central Government and monitors welfare measures. It meets at least thrice a year. Source: PIB – National Social Security Board notification, 30 October 2026 · [Official]

Exam Points:

• Notified under Code on Social Security, 2020
• Chaired by Union Minister for Labour & Employment
• Recommends schemes for unorganised, gig and platform workers
• Meets at least three times a year

Economy

Monthly Accounts Show Receipts of ₹18.35 Lakh Crore up to September 2026

The Ministry of Finance released the monthly review of accounts of the Government of India up to September 2026 (FY 2026-27). Total receipts stood at ₹18,35,422 crore (50.3% of Budget Estimates), comprising tax revenue (net to Centre) of ₹12,76,088 crore, non-tax revenue of ₹4,80,732 crore and non-debt capital receipts of ₹78,602 crore. Total expenditure was ₹25,49,835 crore (47.7% of BE), of which ₹18,95,288 crore was on revenue account and ₹6,54,547 crore on capital account. ₹6,99,409 crore was transferred to States as devolution of share of taxes. Source: PIB – Monthly review of accounts upto September 2026, 30 October 2026 · [Official]

Exam Points:

• Receipts ₹18,35,422 crore (50.3% of BE 2026-27)
• Expenditure ₹25,49,835 crore (47.7% of BE)
• Tax revenue (net) ₹12,76,088 crore
• Devolution to States ₹6,99,409 crore

Banking & Markets

Government Constitutes High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat

The Government of India constituted the High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat on 30 October 2026. It is chaired by former Central Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N. Patel. Members include RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu, former Indian Bank MD & CEO Padmaja Chunduru and former RBI Deputy Governor N. S. Vishwanathan. The Joint Secretary (Banking), Department of Financial Services, is Member Secretary. The Committee will review the banking sector and recommend structural, regulatory and legislative reforms to make banks globally competitive. Its tenure is six months. The Committee was announced in the Union Budget 2026-27. Source: PIB – High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat, 30 October 2026 · [Official]

Exam Points:

• Chaired by Suresh N. Patel, former CVC
• Members include RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu
• Tenure of six months
• Announced in Union Budget 2026-27

International Relations

Late-reported action: 19th India–BLEU Joint Economic Commission Held in Luxembourg

Late-reported action: The 19th Session of the India–Belgium–Luxembourg Economic Union (BLEU) Joint Economic Commission was held in Luxembourg on 29 October 2026. The Indian side was co-chaired by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal. Discussions covered logistics, renewable energy and clean technology, financial services and FinTech, digital transformation, healthcare, Ayurveda and agro-food processing. The sides resolved to explore deeper cooperation in aerospace, research, innovation and higher education. Source: PIB – 19th India–BLEU Joint Economic Commission, 30 October 2026 · [Official]

Exam Points:

• Held on 29 October 2026 in Luxembourg
• Co-chaired by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal
• Covered logistics, renewable energy, FinTech and healthcare
• Agreed to explore aerospace and research cooperation

Sports

India Men Beat Bangladesh 56-27 to Reach Kabaddi Final

India’s men’s team defeated Bangladesh 56-27 in the semi-final of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on 30 October 2026. Bharat Hooda top-scored with 13 points. India recorded 37 raid points, 12 tackle points and six All-Out points. The team will face Sri Lanka in the final on 31 October after Sri Lanka beat Kenya 28-24. India’s women’s team beat Sri Lanka 39-14 to reach the final against Uganda. Secondary reporting: Sporting News and Pro Kabaddi League reports, 30 October 2026; primary federation release not located · [Secondary]

Exam Points:

• Men’s semi-final: India beat Bangladesh 56-27
• Venue: Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad
• Bharat Hooda top-scored with 13 points
• Final against Sri Lanka on 31 October

30 October 2026 Current Affairs: One-Liner Revision

• 24th PM-KISAN instalment of over ₹18,690 crore transferred to more than 9.34 crore farmers from Banaskantha.
• National Social Security Board notified under the Code on Social Security for unorganised, gig and platform workers.
• Monthly accounts up to September 2026: receipts ₹18,35,422 crore (50.3% of BE) and expenditure ₹25,49,835 crore (47.7% of BE).
• High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat constituted under the chairmanship of Suresh N. Patel.
• 19th India–BLEU Joint Economic Commission held in Luxembourg on 29 October 2026.
• Indian men beat Bangladesh 56-27 to reach the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship final.

India released the 24th PM-KISAN instalment of over ₹18,690 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmers and notified the National Social Security Board for gig and platform workers, while constituting a high-level committee to recommend banking reforms for Viksit Bharat.