In short
- NHAI standardizes infrastructure for Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling on 4+ lane highways to enable barrier-free movement.
- DLC Campaign 5.0 achieves 80% face authentication adoption, generating 40 lakh Digital Life Certificates in five days.
- Centre doubles OMSS(D) rice sale target to 50 LMT for 2026-27; 25 LMT already sold via e-auction by October 31.
NHAI Guidelines for Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- Key Mandates: Standardizes design and infrastructure for barrier-free tolling on national highways with four or more lanes.
- Statutory Provisions: Issued under Section 8A of the National Highways Act, 1956, and Rule 6 of the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008.
- Exam Traps: Distinguish MLFF (Multi-Lane Free Flow) from ETC (FASTag); MLFF requires gantry-based sensors, not just RFID readers.
Tamil Nadu Governor Meets Prime Minister
Prime Minister’s Office / Ministry of Home Affairs
- Key Mandates: Constitutional courtesy call by the Governor to brief the Prime Minister on state administration and affairs.
- Statutory Provisions: Article 156 (Appointment) and Article 167 (Duty to furnish information) of the Constitution of India.
- Exam Traps: Governor reports to President, not PM; meeting PM is political convention, not constitutional mandate.
DLC Campaign 5.0: Face Authentication Reaches 80%
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
- Key Mandates: Campaign 5.0 drives Digital Life Certificate submission via face authentication technology for pensioners.
- Statutory Provisions: Enabled by IT Act, 2000 provisions and Aadhaar Authentication Framework under Aadhaar Act, 2016.
- Exam Traps: Face Auth uses Aadhaar RD Service; it replaces biometric iris/fingerprint, not the Aadhaar linkage requirement.
OMSS(D) Rice Sale Target Doubled to 50 LMT for 2026-27
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
- Key Mandates: Government increases Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) rice target to 50 LMT to moderate retail prices.
- Statutory Provisions: Implemented under the National Food Security Act, 2013 provisions for price stabilization and buffer norms.
- Exam Traps: OMSS(D) sells to states/bulk buyers via e-auction; distinct from PMGKAY (free distribution) and PDS issue prices.
Primary Sources & Official Institutional References
This analysis strictly synthesizes verified information from national broadsheets and gazetted government releases:
- [Press Information Bureau (PIB)] चार लेन और उससे अधिक के लेन वाले राष्ट्रीय राजमार्गों पर मल्टी-लेन फ्री फ्लो टोलिंग के लिए डिजाइन और बुनियादी ढांचे को मानकीकृत करने के लिए भारतीय राष्ट्रीय राजमार्ग प्राधिकरण के दिशानिर्देश
- [Press Information Bureau (PIB)] तमिलनाडु के राज्यपाल ने प्रधानमंत्री से मुलाकात की
- [Press Information Bureau (PIB)] डॉ. जितेंद्र सिंह ने कहा कि डीएलसी अभियान 5.0 के पहले पांच दिनों में लगभग 40 लाख प्रमाणपत्र उत्पन्न होने से चेहरा प्रमाणीकरण अपनाने की संख्या 80% तक बढ़ गई है।
- [Press Information Bureau (PIB)] सरकार ने 2026-27 के लिए OMSS (D) के तहत चावल की बिक्री का लक्ष्य 25 LMT से दोगुना करके 50 LMT किया, 31 अक्टूबर 2026 तक ई-नीलामी के ज़रिए 25 LMT चावल पहले ही बेचा जा चुका है