New 'Viksit Bharat - G RAM G Act' to Replace MGNREGA with 125 Guaranteed Workdays
The new legislation increases the mandatory wage employment from 100 to 125 days per financial year for every eligible rural household, prioritizing unskilled manual work.
Under the revised funding model, the Centre and States will share unskilled labor costs in a 90:10 ratio for Northeast and Himalayan states, while other states will follow a 60:40 ratio.
A unique 'Seasonal Pause Rule' allows work to be suspended for up to 60 days during peak agricultural seasons like sowing and harvesting to prevent labor shortages in farming.
Impact: This move aims to formalize rural livelihood security and integrate employment with modern infrastructure development while significantly increasing the total budget outlay to over Rs 1.51 lakh crore.
Key Facts / Static GK
MGNREGA Launch Year: 2005 (Originally NREGA)
VB-G RAM G Act Full Form: Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act
Union Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development
Q Practice Quiz — 13 May 2026
1. As per the latest RBI Master Direction, what is the maximum penalty for repeated violations regarding the refusal to exchange mutilated or soiled notes?
Explanation: While the initial penalty for a single deficiency is Rs 10,000, it can rise to a maximum of Rs 5 lakh for repeated violations by a bank.
2. Under the new guidelines, what is the maximum daily limit for free exchange of soiled notes at any bank branch?
Explanation: RBI allows free exchange of soiled notes for up to 20 pieces or a total value of Rs 5,000 per day over the counter.
3. Which of the following statements regarding the VB-G RAM G Act is incorrect?
Explanation: Unlike MGNREGA, where the Centre funded 100% of unskilled wages, the new Act introduces a cost-sharing model (e.g., 60:40 for general states and 90:10 for Himalayan/NE states).
4. Who was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in May 2026?
Explanation: C. Joseph Vijay, leading the TVK party, took the oath as the 13th CM of Tamil Nadu, succeeding M.K. Stalin.
5. From July 1, 2026, if an educational institution wants to use stock price data for classroom demonstration for free, what is the minimum required time lag as per SEBI?
Explanation: SEBI has standardized the delay to 30 days for educational use to simplify the earlier framework of 1-day/3-month lags.
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