🔹 National Affairs (India) RBI Monetary Policy Outlook The Reserve Bank of India maintained a cautious stance amid persistent inflationary pressures. Repo Rate remained at 6.50%, unchanged in the latest review. Inflation projection for FY 2026 revised to 5.2%, citing food price volatility. GDP growth forecast retained at 6.8%. India’s Fiscal Deficit Update Fiscal deficit…
🔶 National Current Affairs (India) 1. RBI Policy and Banking Updates The Reserve Bank of India signaled a cautious stance on interest rates amid persistent inflation concerns. Repo Rate remains around 6.50%, with focus on liquidity tightening. RBI emphasized digital banking expansion, targeting rural financial inclusion. UPI transactions crossed ₹20 lakh crore monthly value, highlighting…
🔹 National Affairs (India) Union Cabinet Approvals The Union Cabinet approved multiple infrastructure projects worth over ₹32,000 crore focusing on road connectivity and renewable energy expansion. Key emphasis on Green Hydrogen Mission Phase-II, targeting production of 5 million metric tonnes annually by 2030. RBI Policy Update The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained the repo…
🔷 National Current Affairs (India) 1. RBI Monetary Policy & Banking Updates The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained a cautious stance on inflation amid global volatility. Repo Rate remained around 6.50%, reflecting controlled inflation targeting within 4% ± 2% band. RBI emphasized: Strengthening digital payments infrastructure Expansion of CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) pilot…
🔶 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. India Maintains Fiscal Deficit Target for FY 2025–26 The Government of India reaffirmed that the fiscal deficit target will remain at 4.4% of GDP for FY 2025–26. The Lok Sabha approved supplementary demands for grants worth ₹2.01 lakh crore. Out of this amount, the net additional cash outgo is approximately ₹1.48…
National Current Affairs 1. President of India Announces Major Governor Appointments On 6 March 2026, the President of India Droupadi Murmu approved the appointment and transfer of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across several states and union territories. Lt. General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) was appointed as the Governor of Bihar, succeeding Arif Mohammed Khan. The…
1. The World Beach Volleyball Championship 2026 began on 4 March 2026 in which Indian city? A. ChennaiB. BhubaneswarC. VisakhapatnamD. Kochi Answer: B. Bhubaneswar 2. Approximately how many countries are participating in the World Beach Volleyball Championship 2026 hosted in India? A. Around 25 countriesB. Around 35 countriesC. Around 50 countriesD. Around 75 countries Answer:…
1. A total lunar eclipse (Blood Moon) was visible across India on which date? A) 28 February 2026B) 01 March 2026C) 03 March 2026D) 05 March 2026 Answer: C) 03 March 2026 2. The total phase of the lunar eclipse on 03 March 2026 approximately occurred between which timings (IST)? A) 15:30 – 17:00B) 17:32…
