3 January 2026 Detailed Current Affairs

SECTION 1: NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS

🟣 Agriculture & Rural Economy ★★★

Centre Launches PM-KUSUM 3.0 for 20 Lakh Solar Pumps

Government ne PM-KUSUM scheme ka Phase 3.0 launch kiya hai 20 lakh solar pumps install karne ke liye, Rs 12,000 crore investment ke saath. Yeh farmers ko diesel dependency se free karega aur renewable energy push dega. UPSC GS3 Agriculture aur Environment, SSC Rural development ke liye high priority topic.

Key facts & data

• PM-KUSUM 3.0: 20 lakh standalone solar pumps
• Investment: Rs 12,000 crore (CFA Rs 6,800 Cr)
• Target: 1 crore farmers by 2026, 30 GW solar capacity
• 80% subsidy (60% Centre + 20% State)

Static GK linkage

• PM-KUSUM: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (2018)
• PM Surya Ghar: Rooftop solar linkage

Prelims-focused facts

• 20 lakh pumps, 3 kW capacity each
• CFA: Central Financial Assistance

Mains value

GS3: Renewable agriculture, energy access rural areas, climate-resilient farming.

Expected MCQs

1. PM-KUSUM 3.0 target?
   1. 10 lakh
   2. 20 lakh solar pumps
   3. 30 lakh
   4. 15 lakh
2. Investment amount?
   1. Rs 8,000 Cr
   2. Rs 12,000 Cr
   3. Rs 15,000 Cr
   4. Rs 10,000 Cr

PM-KUSUM 3.0: 20L solar pumps Rs12K Cr, 80% subsidy farmers.

🔴 Health & Social Justice ★★★

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Expands to Include Mental Health Records

ABDM ne mental health records ko integrate kiya hai national digital health ecosystem mein. ABHA IDs ke through privacy-protected mental health data accessible hoga. UPSC GS2 Health governance aur digital India ke liye breakthrough.

Key facts & data

• ABDM Expansion: Mental health records integrated
• ABHA IDs: 50 Cr+ created already
• Privacy via consent manager framework
• Tele-MANAS linkage for emergency services

Static GK linkage

• ABDM: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (2021)
• Tele-MANAS: 24×7 mental health helpline

Expected MCQs

1. ABDM new inclusion?
   1. Dental records
   2. Mental health
   3. Genetic data
   4. Vaccination only

ABDM: Mental health records, ABHA 50Cr+, Tele-MANAS link.

🔵 Science & Innovation ★★★

CSIR Develops Indigenous mRNA Vaccine Platform

CSIR ne desi mRNA vaccine technology develop ki hai rapid deployment ke liye future pandemics mein. Phase-1 trials shuru, global partnerships explore kar rahe hain. UPSC GS3 Biotech aur Health research ke liye important.

Key facts

• CSIR mRNA Platform: Indigenous development
• Advantages: Rapid adaptation, stable storage
• Phase-1 human trials underway

CSIR mRNA: Indigenous platform, Phase-1 trials pandemic-ready.

SECTION 2: INTERNATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS

🟠 Space Diplomacy ★★

India-France Joint Satellite Mission Announcement

India aur France ne joint earth observation satellite mission announce ki hai climate monitoring ke liye. ISRO-CNES collaboration, 2028 launch target. GS2 Space cooperation track karo.

India-France: Joint EO satellite 2028 climate monitoring.

SECTION 3: IMPORTANT / MOST EXPECTED TOPICS

💜 Education Reform ★★

NEP Implementation: 50% Schools Get Digital Labs

NEP 2020 ke under 50% schools mein digital labs set-up ho gaye hain. PM SHRI schools model ban rahe hain. Education transformation ka status update.

NEP: 50% schools digital labs, PM SHRI model.

Quick Revision Box

• PM-KUSUM 3.0: 20L pumps Rs12K Cr 80% subsidy
• ABDM: Mental health records ABHA 50Cr+
• CSIR: mRNA platform Phase-1
• France: Joint satellite 2028

Rapid Fire MCQs

1. KUSUM pumps: A) 20 lakh
2. ABDM new: A) Mental health
3. mRNA by: A) CSIR
4. Digital labs schools: A) 50%

Most Expected Questions

• Solar energy agriculture transformation (GS3 Agri)
• Digital health mission evolution (GS2 Health)
• Indigenous biotech capabilities (GS3 Science)