National News RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 50 Basis Points The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluded its meeting and announced a 50 basis points cut in the repo rate, bringing it down to 5.5%. The policy stance was changed to ‘Neutral’ due to a softer inflation outlook and a need to…
1. What is the height of the Chenab Bridge, inaugurated by PM Modi in Jammu & Kashmir? A) 300 meters B) 359 meters C) 400 meters D) 315 meters Answer: B) 359 meters 2. Which variant was NOT listed as driving India’s recent COVID-19 surge? A) JN.1 B) XFC C) Delta D) LF.7 Answer: C)…
NATIONAL NEWS COVID-19 Situation Update Active COVID-19 cases in India crossed the 6,000 mark as of June 8, 2025 Total of 6 deaths reported in the last 24 hours across four states Kerala remains the most affected state with over 1,800 active cases Delhi reported 73 fresh cases, taking the total active cases to 665…
The Reserve Bank of India delivered significant monetary policy decisions in June 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s economic trajectory. The 55th Monetary Policy Committee meeting, held from June 4-6, 2025, under Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s leadership, brought forth substantial changes that will reshape India’s financial landscape for the remainder of the fiscal year….
1. What is the new repo rate announced by RBI in June 2025? A) 5.25% B) 5.50% C) 5.75% D) 6.00% Answer: B) 5.50% 2. Which infrastructure project was inaugurated by PM Modi in Jammu & Kashmir? A) Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train B) Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link C) Delhi-Meerut Expressway D) Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor Answer: B) Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla…
National News Headlines for 08.06.2025 Economic and Banking Developments RBI Monetary Policy Update: Reserve Bank of India reduced repo rate by 50 basis points from 6.00% to 5.50% during the 55th Monetary Policy Committee meeting held from June 4-6, 2025 Policy Stance Change: RBI shifted its policy stance from “Accommodative” to “Neutral,” indicating a data-dependent…
1. What is the new repo rate announced by the RBI on 06.06.2025? A) 5.75% B) 5.50% C) 6.00% D) 5.25% Answer: B) 5.50% 2. The Chenab Rail Bridge, inaugurated by PM Modi, is taller than which iconic structure? A) Statue of Unity B) Eiffel Tower C) Burj Khalifa D) Qutub Minar Answer: B) Eiffel…
National Events – India Prime Minister’s Kashmir Visit and Infrastructure Development PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s highest railway arch bridge – Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir The bridge stands 359 meters above the riverbed, making it taller than the Eiffel Tower Bridge spans 1,315 meters and connects Bakkal and Kauri villages in…
1. What is the total length of the fully operational Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway inaugurated on 05.06.2025? A) 625 km B) 701 km C) 550 km D) 800 km Answer: B) 701 km 2. Which theme was associated with World Environment Day 2025? A) “Ecosystem Restoration” B) “Beat Plastic Pollution” C) “Air Quality Improvement” D) “Sustainable…
NATIONAL AFFAIRS Infrastructure Development Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway Final Phase Inaugurated Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the final 76-km stretch from Igatpuri to Amane on 05.06.2025 The complete 701-km expressway is now fully operational Travel time reduced from 16-18 hours to just 8 hours between Mumbai and Nagpur Project cost: Rs 55,000 crore Maximum speed limit:…
