🇮🇳 National Affairs Union Budget 2026–27 implementation roadmap released Focus on fiscal consolidation with fiscal deficit target set at 4.4% of GDP. Capital expenditure allocation increased to ₹12.5 lakh crore. Major push to infrastructure, green energy, and digital public infrastructure. Government expands PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan Multi-modal connectivity projects expanded to include logistics…
1. The National Urban Mobility Enhancement Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet aims to reduce urban transport emissions by what percentage by 2030? A. 10%B. 15%C. 25%D. 40%Answer: C. 25% 2. The “Grameen Digital Saksharta Drive 2.0” aims to provide digital literacy to how many rural citizens? A. 1 croreB. 2 croreC. 3 croreD. 5…
🌍 International Affairs 🔹 Global Climate Adaptation Fund Expansion The Green Climate Fund approved USD 2.4 billion for climate adaptation projects. Beneficiary regions include South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Pacific Island nations. Focus areas: coastal protection, drought-resistant agriculture, and climate-resilient infrastructure. India welcomed the decision as it strengthens climate financing support for developing countries. 🔹…
1. National Affairs Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a four-month moratorium on loans and interest payments for exporters impacted by global supply chain disruptions. This is aimed at cushioning the export sector and maintaining credit flow. The Government of India inaugurated the updated National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0 (NAP‑AMR 2.0) (2025-29),…
1. India – Economic & Financial News India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by approximately US $4.496 billion in the week ending 17 October 2025, taking the total to about US $702.28 billion. The rise was largely driven by a sharp increase in gold holdings (up by over US $6 billion), while foreign currency assets (FCAs)…
