National News and Developments Banking and Financial Sector Updates Patriots Day Bank Holiday: Banks in Imphal (Manipur) remained closed on August 13, 2025, observing Patriots Day commemorating the execution of Manipur royal Bir Tikendrajit and General Thangal by the British in 1891 during the Anglo-Manipur War RBI Monetary Policy Stance: The Reserve Bank of India…
Current Affairs Quiz – 06.08.2025 For Banking, SSC & Other Competitive Exams Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question. Answers are provided immediately after each question. Question 1: What is the current repo rate that RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to maintain in August 2025? A) 5.0% B) 5.5% C) 6.0% D) 6.5%…
National News RBI Monetary Policy Committee Meeting August 2025 Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee under Governor Sanjay Malhotra began its three-day policy review meeting on August 04, 2025 The committee is expected to maintain the repo rate at 5.5 percent despite inflation easing to 2.1 percent in June 2025 The RBI has already…
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…
