Major International Developments Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Escalates Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia over disputed border areas has entered its second day on July 25, 2025 At least 15 people have been killed in the conflict, with more than 58,000 people displaced from their homes Both countries have accused each other of firing the first shots…
National News Updates – July 05, 2025 Banking and Financial Sector Developments SEBI Major Action Against Jane Street Trading Company Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposed complete ban on US-based Jane Street Group from Indian securities market Authority seized Rs 4,843 crore (approximately $567 million) as alleged illicit profits from market manipulation activities…
National News and Government Updates Banking and Financial Sector Developments RBI announced a significant 50 basis points reduction in repo rate to 5.50% during June 2025 monetary policy meeting, marking the second bi-monthly policy statement for FY26 The policy stance was changed back to ‘neutral’ from accommodative, with Standing Deposit Facility rate at 5.25% and…
NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Government and Policy Updates Prime Minister Modi expressed deep concern over Middle East tensions while DGCA reports revealed safety lapses at major airports across India President Droupadi Murmu completed her successful 3-day visit to Uttarakhand from June 19-21, inaugurating various development initiatives at Rashtrapati Niketan and Rashtrapati Tapovan in Dehradun Cabinet approved…
International Affairs Middle East Conflict Escalates United States has joined Israel in striking Iranian nuclear facilities under Operation Midnight Hammer Three major Iranian nuclear sites targeted – Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan facilities US President Donald Trump confirmed strikes using B-2 stealth bombers carrying 30,000-pound bunker-busting bombs Death toll in Iran crosses 400 with over 3,500…
Quiz Questions Question 1: What is the record date set by Bank of India for its final dividend of ₹4.05 per equity share for FY25? A) 15.06.2025 B) 19.06.2025 C) 20.06.2025 D) 27.06.2025 Answer: C) 20.06.2025 Bank of India has specifically set 20.06.2025 as the record date for its final dividend, with shareholders needing to…
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…
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 was the codename of Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian military bases? A) Operation Spider’s Web B) Operation Trojan Horse C) Operation Iron Fist D) Operation Night Owl Answer: A) Operation Spider’s Web 2. Which country’s President visited India for the first time on 02.06.2025? A) Brazil B) Paraguay C) Germany D) Japan Answer:…
International Affairs Ukraine Launches Major Drone Strike on Russian Military Bases Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone attack on Russian military installations, hitting over 40 aircraft across four air bases simultaneously The operation was carried out by Ukraine’s SBU security agency and is being termed as Russia’s “Trojan horse moment” The attack involved FPV (First Person…
