National News Headlines – 22.07.2025 Political Developments Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns: Vice President submitted his resignation citing health reasons as per Article 67(A) of the Constitution, prioritizing medical advice during the monsoon session of Parliament Operation Sindoor Parliamentary Debate: Prime Minister Modi announced that India achieved 100% objectives under Operation Sindoor, destroying terror camps…
National News Updates Parliament Monsoon Session Begins The Parliament Monsoon Session commenced on July 21, 2025, scheduled to continue until August 21, 2025 Session will focus on Operation Sindoor and India-Pakistan ceasefire discussions Various legislative bills and policy matters will be discussed during this crucial session PM Modi’s International Visits Prime Minister Narendra Modi will…
Banking and Financial Sector Updates Major Banking Developments State Bank of India Wins Global Recognition: SBI has been adjudged as the World’s Best Consumer Bank for 2025 by Global Finance magazine, recognizing its digital innovation and customer-centric approach HSBC Exits Climate Coalition: HSBC becomes the first UK bank to withdraw from the Net Zero Banking…
Which of the following train pairs was not flagged off under the new Amrit Bharat Express service on 19 July 2025? A) Patna – New Delhi B) Bapudham Motihari – Delhi C) Darbhanga – Lucknow D) Chennai – Hyderabad Answer: D) Chennai – Hyderabad INS Nistar, commissioned on 19 July 2025, primarily enhances India’s capability…
National Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four low-fare Amrit Bharat Express trains—Patna–New Delhi, Bapudham Motihari–Delhi, Darbhanga–Lucknow and Malda Town–Lucknow—and launched railway, road and digital projects worth over ₹7,200 crore in Bihar. The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nistar, the country’s first indigenously designed 10,000-tonne Diving Support Vessel, boosting submarine-rescue capability and deep-sea operations. Heavy monsoon…
NATIONAL NEWS Prime Minister’s Major Development Push PM Modi’s Dual State Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a significant visit to Bihar and West Bengal, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 12,000 crore Bihar Projects: Over Rs 7,200 crore worth of projects across railways, roads, IT, fisheries, and rural development…
National News Government Appointments and Policy Updates R Doraiswamy Appointed as LIC MD & CEO: R Doraiswamy has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Life Insurance Corporation of India from 15 July 2025. His term will last until 28 August 2028, when he turns 62. With over 38 years of experience…
Quiz Questions Question 1: Who was appointed as the new CEO and MD of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in July 2025? a) Sat Pal Bhanoo b) R Doraiswamy c) Ashim Kumar Ghosh d) Kavinder Gupta Answer: b) R Doraiswamy Explanation: R Doraiswamy was appointed as the new CEO and MD of LIC for…
NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Government Appointments and Administrative Changes President Droupadi Murmu appointed new Governors for three states – Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh became Haryana’s Governor, Ashok Gajapathi Raju appointed for Goa, and Kavinder Gupta named as Ladakh’s new Lieutenant Governor Major judicial appointments approved – Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva appointed as Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh…
Banking and Financial News RBI and Banking Updates Banks in Shillong remain closed on 14.07.2025 for Beh Deinkhlam festival All other cities across India have normal banking operations Digital banking services continue to operate normally despite physical branch closure in Shillong RBI fines HDFC Bank and Shriram Finance for regulatory violations Public Sector Banks planning…
