🔹 National Affairs (India) RBI Monetary Policy Outlook The Reserve Bank of India indicated a cautious stance on repo rate adjustments amid inflation concerns. Current Repo Rate: 6.50% CPI Inflation (latest): 5.2% Focus remains on balancing growth with inflation targeting (4% ±2%). Digital India Expansion Initiative Government announced expansion of digital infrastructure under the BharatNet…
🇮🇳 National Affairs The Government of India accelerated implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiatives, expanding coverage of digital identity, payments, and data exchange systems across rural regions. The Ministry of Finance reported that India’s GST collections for March 2026 are expected to cross ₹1.80 lakh crore, indicating strong economic activity and compliance. The Reserve…
🔴 National Affairs (India) 1. RBI Monetary Policy Signals Tight Liquidity Monitoring The Reserve Bank of India maintained a cautious stance on liquidity amid rising inflationary pressures. Repo Rate: 6.50% (unchanged) Reverse Repo Rate: 3.35% Focus shifted toward inflation targeting within 4% ±2% band. RBI emphasized digital currency expansion (e₹) and fintech regulation. Banking relevance:…
🔶 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 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 Progressive Punjab Investors Summit 2026 Progressive Punjab Investors Summit 2026 is being held from 13–15 March 2026. Venue: Plaksha University, Mohali, Punjab. The summit was inaugurated by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal attended as the chief guest. The summit includes 89 sessions focused on investment, artificial intelligence,…
🇮🇳 National Affairs • Government Expands Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Framework The Government of India announced expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to strengthen service delivery. DPI includes Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, ONDC, and Account Aggregator systems. Over 1.4 billion Aadhaar IDs and 12+ billion monthly UPI transactions highlight India’s digital governance scale. DPI expansion aims…
🌍 International Affairs • G20 Financial Stability Dialogue Updates Finance ministers and central bank governors held consultations to address global debt vulnerabilities and inflation management. Developing economies highlighted rising external debt stress and currency volatility. Multilateral institutions emphasized strengthening sovereign debt restructuring frameworks. • UN Climate Adaptation Financing Push The United Nations renewed pressure on…
