Daily Current affairs and GK Update
📰 National Affairs A car explosion near the Red Fort metro station in New Delhi has been officially classified as a terror incident – the government says “anti-national forces” were involved. The investigative agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe of the blast; several arrests are underway, and authorities are examining links…
National Affairs A devastating explosion took place near the historic Red Fort metro station (Gate No.1) in Delhi. A car believed to be moving exploded, killing at least 13 people and injuring over 20. The Delhi Police has invoked anti-terror laws under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and begun a full probe into the…
National Affairs The Government of India approved an expanded Digital Agriculture Mission to integrate AI-based crop forecasting, unified farm-data registries, and remote-sensing analytics for Kharif 2026. The Ministry of Power launched the National Pump Efficiency Upgrade Scheme to replace old agricultural pumps with high-efficiency smart pumps under a blended finance model. India conducted a nationwide…
National Affairs The Union Government approved enhanced allocation under the PM Awas Yojana–Urban to expedite completion of pending housing projects across major cities. India conducted a successful trial of an extended-range air-to-surface precision missile from a frontline fighter aircraft. The Ministry of Power launched a nationwide initiative for smart prepaid electricity meters, targeting 100% coverage…
1. National News Government Launches National Digital Scholarship Dashboard Central Government unveiled an integrated portal consolidating all scholarship schemes across ministries. Aims to ensure real-time tracking, transparency, and faster processing for students. Priority beneficiaries include rural students and first-generation learners. India Announces ‘Green Logistics Vision 2040’ Policy launched to reduce logistics emissions by 45% by…
National Affairs Union Government launched the National Digital Payments Expansion Mission aimed at increasing rural digital transactions through interoperable QR and offline UPI solutions. Finance Ministry released updated Direct Tax Collection data showing 14% year-on-year growth for FY 2025-26 up to October-end. Government approved the ‘Green Mobility Acceleration Scheme’ to support electric bus deployment in…
National Affairs Government Approves National Green Hydrogen Corridor Phase-II The Union Cabinet approved the second phase of the National Green Hydrogen Corridor to boost renewable-based hydrogen production and export. The project aims to set up new hydrogen hubs across coastal and industrial regions. Expected to attract major private investments and create thousands of green-tech jobs….
1. Banking & Financial Sector Bank holiday alert: Banks in select Indian states are closed on 06.11.2025 due to two major events – the first phase of the Bihar State Legislative Assembly Elections 2025 and the Nongkrem Dance Festival in Meghalaya. The Reserve Bank of India issues state‐wise bank holiday lists to inform customers about…
National Affairs Schools, banks & government offices holiday due to Guru Nanak Jayanti & Kartik Purnima The entire country is observing a public holiday on 05 November 2025 as Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima coincide. Many states have declared schools and banks closed. Banks in several states will observe holiday under the schedule of…
National Affairs The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 provisions relating to nominations in bank deposit accounts and safe custody items came into effect from 1 November 2025. Depositors can now nominate up to four individuals for their bank accounts and safety-lockers. New financial rule-changes effective November 2025 include : changes in bank website domain names,…
