One-liners

One-liners — 4 November 2026

11 one-line facts from the 4 November 2026 post, for last-minute revision. Read the full post for exam points.

1. Cabinet approved ₹14,500 crore Viability Gap Funding for 92 GWh of grid-scale energy storage (2026-27 to 2030-31).
2. The 92 GWh target: 60 GWh pumped storage, 30 GWh battery storage, 2 GWh other technologies.
3. Battery storage projects under the VGF scheme need at least 40% domestic content.
4. Capex Support Scheme for critical mineral processing: ₹2,814 crore, 30% capital subsidy for two lithium and two nickel plants.
5. VISTAR = Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research; ₹4,371.10 crore; MoSPI.
6. VISTAR covers 59 surveys, the 8th Economic Census and a new Headline Index of Services Production.
7. Fast Track Special Courts scheme extended to 31 March 2031 with ₹3,788.04 crore; courts rise from 779 to 850.
8. The Centre's share of the FTSC scheme comes from the Nirbhaya Fund; the scheme began on 2 October 2019.
9. TRAI launched 'Network Anubhav', a geospatial dashboard of mobile and broadband test results.
10. Agniveers: 75% not absorbed after four years can take a two-year additional engagement, then seek regular enrolment.
11. India beat New Zealand by five wickets (DLS) in the first ODI at Eden Park, Auckland; Player of the Match: Anshul Kamboj.