🔹 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 Affairs (India) India’s GDP Growth Projection Revised The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) projected India’s GDP growth for FY 2026–27 at 6.8%. Inflation estimated at 4.5%, remaining within the RBI’s tolerance band (2–6%). Key drivers: Strong domestic demand, infrastructure spending, and manufacturing expansion. New Digital Governance Initiative Launched Government introduced the “Digital Public…
🔹 National Affairs (India) RBI Monetary Policy Outlook The Reserve Bank of India maintained a cautious stance amid global inflationary pressures. Repo rate remains steady at 6.50% to balance inflation and growth. Inflation projected around 5.2% for FY 2026. GDP growth forecast retained at 6.8%. Digital India Expansion Initiative Government approved expansion of Digital Public…
🔹 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 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…
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…
National Affairs National Panchayati Raj Day: India celebrates National Panchayati Raj Day on April 24, 2025, commemorating the date when the 73rd Constitutional Amendment received presidential assent in 1993, granting constitutional status to Panchayats. For the first time, the national-level function is being organized at Lohna Uttar Gram Panchayat in Madhubani district, Bihar, where National…
