Daily Current affairs and GK Update
National Affairs (India) Union Government Reviews Fiscal Consolidation Roadmap The Ministry of Finance reaffirmed its commitment to reduce the fiscal deficit to below 4.5% of GDP by FY 2026. Gross tax revenue collection for FY 2025–26 (till November 2025) crossed ₹21.4 lakh crore, reflecting steady growth in GST and direct taxes. Capital expenditure focus remains…
National Affairs The Union Government of India approved the Phase-II expansion of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, integrating additional 14 infrastructure ministries, raising the total to 44 ministries for unified logistics planning. The Ministry of Rural Development reported that over 9.25 crore households have been provided employment under MGNREGA during FY 2025–26 so…
National Affairs (India) The Government of India approved the National Digital Agriculture Mission (NDAM) Expansion Phase with an additional outlay of ₹9,800 crore, aiming to onboard 6 crore farmers onto AI-based advisory platforms by 2027. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways inaugurated 12 new National Highway stretches across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra,…
1. National Affairs (India) The Government of India launched the National Urban Digital Infrastructure Mission (NUDIM) on 19 December 2025 to integrate urban governance platforms across 100 smart cities. Implementing ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Objective: Unified digital services for property tax, utilities, transport, and grievance redressal Initial budget allocation: ₹7,500 crore Narendra…
1. NATIONAL AFFAIRS 1.1 Prime Minister Receives Oman’s Highest Civilian Honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Order of Oman, the highest civilian award of the Sultanate of Oman, in recognition of strengthening bilateral ties. The honour was bestowed during an official visit highlighting enhanced strategic cooperation. 1.2 India and Oman Sign CEPA Expansion…
Comprehensive Update for Competitive Exams (Banking | SSC | UPSC | State PSC | Railways | Insurance | CLAT) 1. NATIONAL – GOVERNANCE, POLICY & SOCIETY RBI Revises Banking Norms‣ Reserve Bank of India (RBI) relaxes rules for Current Accounts, Cash Credit (CC) and Overdraft (OD) accounts.‣ Threshold for account restrictions raised from ₹5 crore…
1. National Developments India’s Monetary Policy Outlook Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated that the key policy rates are expected to remain low for a prolonged period in view of sustained economic growth and subdued inflation trends. India’s inflation was recorded at 0.71% in November 2025, with projections forecasting a rise to…
National Current Affairs 1. Government of India Launches National Digital Credit Framework The Union Government unveiled a comprehensive National Digital Credit Framework to improve credit access for MSMEs, small traders, and self-employed individuals. The framework integrates GST data, bank transaction history, UPI usage, and digital footprints for faster loan approvals. Objective: Strengthen formal credit penetration…
National Current Affairs (India) The Union Government reviewed the progress of the Digital Public Infrastructure expansion with emphasis on Aadhaar-linked service delivery, Direct Benefit Transfer efficiency, and interoperability among government platforms. The Reserve Bank of India highlighted the need for enhanced cyber resilience in banks and NBFCs amid rising digital payment volumes and increasing adoption…
National Affairs (India) The Government of India intensified its focus on infrastructure-led growth, with multiple highway, railway and logistics park projects reviewed under the PM Gati Shakti framework. The Ministry of Home Affairs strengthened border management and internal security mechanisms, particularly in sensitive regions, through technology-driven surveillance and coordination initiatives. India’s renewable energy capacity continued…
