NATIONAL NEWS Political and Administrative Updates Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Denies Leadership Change – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah rejected the proposed ’50-50′ formula for power sharing, stating clearly that there is no vacancy for the CM position in the state Vadodara Bridge Collapse Tragedy – The death toll from the Vadodara bridge collapse has risen to…
Question 1 How many central trade unions participated in the Bharat Bandh on July 9, 2025? A) 8 B) 10 C) 12 D) 15 Answer: B) 10 Explanation: A coalition of 10 central trade unions organized the nationwide strike with over 25 crore workers participating. Category: National News Question 2 Which country did Prime Minister…
National News Updates Major Headlines for Competitive Exams Bharat Bandh Disrupts Essential Services – A coalition of 10 central trade unions organized a nationwide strike on July 9, 2025, significantly disrupting banking, postal, transport, and mining sectors across India. Over 25 crore workers participated in the protest against government policies, causing widespread inconvenience to the…
Test Your Knowledge with 10 Multiple Choice Questions Question 1: Which major nationwide strike was observed on July 9, 2025, affecting banking and other sectors? a) Farmers’ Strike b) Bharat Bandh c) Railway Strike d) IT Sector Strike Answer: b) Bharat Bandh Explanation: A nationwide Bharat Bandh was called by 10 central trade unions and…
NATIONAL NEWS UPDATES Bharat Bandh on July 9, 2025 Nationwide strike called by 10 central trade unions and farmer organizations to protest against government policies described as anti-worker and pro-corporate Over 25 crore workers from banking, insurance, postal, coal mining, construction, and state transport sectors expected to participate Major disruptions anticipated in banking services, postal…
Question 1 What is the current repo rate set by the Reserve Bank of India as of June 2025? a) 5.00% b) 5.25% c) 5.50% d) 6.00% Answer: c) 5.50% Explanation: RBI reduced the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% in June 2025, changing the policy stance from accommodative to neutral to support…
NATIONAL NEWS Major Headlines PM Modi Concludes Historic Brazil Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his five-nation tour after attending the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. India has taken over the BRICS presidency for 2026, with PM Modi announcing the theme “Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability” India Achieves SDG…
CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – JULY 7, 2025 Question 1: What is the new policy repo rate set by RBI in June 2025? A) 5.00% B) 5.25% C) 5.50% D) 5.75% Answer: C) 5.50% The RBI cut the policy repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% in a 5:1 MPC vote decision. Question 2: Which…
NATIONAL AFFAIRS Banking and Financial Sector Major Financial Changes Effective July 2025 Aadhaar verification becomes mandatory for new PAN card applications starting July 1, 2025 Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) reduced by 100 basis points to support banking liquidity HDFC Bank implements 1% fee on monthly online gaming spends exceeding Rs 10,000 SBI revises Minimum Amount…
NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06.07.2025 Political and Administrative Updates Parliament Monsoon Session Extended: The Monsoon Session of Parliament has been extended from July 21 to August 21, 2025, instead of the earlier scheduled conclusion on August 12. The session will have a two-day break on August 13-14 for Independence Day preparations. National Sports Policy 2025…
