🔶 National Current Affairs 1. Government Pushes Digital Banking Expansion The Government of India intensified efforts to expand digital banking infrastructure in rural areas under financial inclusion initiatives. As per recent data, digital transactions under UPI crossed 14 billion transactions in February 2026, marking a year-on-year growth of over 35%. Public Sector Banks (PSBs) were…
🔷 National Current Affairs 1. RBI Monetary Policy Update The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 6.50% in its latest review. Inflation projection for FY 2026 revised to 5.1%, slightly above the medium-term target. GDP growth forecast retained at 6.8% for FY 2025–26. Focus areas: Liquidity management Digital payments expansion Strengthening NBFC…
National Current Affairs 1. Bharat Innovates 2026 Pre-Summit to be Hosted at IIT Bombay The “Bharat Innovates 2026” Pre-Summit will be hosted at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay from 21–22 March 2026. The summit will bring together 137 deep-tech startups, investors, policymakers, and academic experts. The initiative is linked with the India–France Year of…
🌍 International Affairs • G20 Financial Stability Dialogue Updates Finance ministers and central bank governors held consultations to address global debt vulnerabilities and inflation management. Developing economies highlighted rising external debt stress and currency volatility. Multilateral institutions emphasized strengthening sovereign debt restructuring frameworks. • UN Climate Adaptation Financing Push The United Nations renewed pressure on…
🌍 International Affairs 🔹 Global Climate Adaptation Fund Expansion The Green Climate Fund approved USD 2.4 billion for climate adaptation projects. Beneficiary regions include South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Pacific Island nations. Focus areas: coastal protection, drought-resistant agriculture, and climate-resilient infrastructure. India welcomed the decision as it strengthens climate financing support for developing countries. 🔹…
🇮🇳 National Affairs 🔹 Digital Governance & Infrastructure The Government of India continues expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) platforms to enhance financial inclusion and service delivery. Over 1.35 billion Aadhaar IDs are now issued, strengthening direct benefit transfer (DBT) efficiency. UPI monthly transaction volume crossed ₹20 lakh crore, reaffirming India’s global leadership in real-time…
🇮🇳 National Affairs 1. RBI Strengthens Digital Payment Security Framework The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued updated guidelines to enhance cybersecurity in digital transactions. Banks must implement AI-based fraud detection systems by 30 September 2026. Mandatory real-time transaction alerts and biometric verification for high-value transactions. This move supports India’s expanding digital payments ecosystem, which…
1. National Affairs (India) The Government of India intensified nationwide observance of National Startup Week 2026, focusing on deep-tech, defence manufacturing, fintech innovation, and agritech adoption. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced the completion milestone of over 1,000 km of access-controlled expressways under Bharatmala Phase-I during FY 2025–26. The Ministry of Education expanded…
