National Headlines – 08.09.2025 Political and Administrative Updates Prime Minister Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed efforts to bring an early end to the Ukraine conflict through telephonic conversation External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to join BRICS virtual meeting to discuss Trump tariff implications and multilateral cooperation strategies Prime Minister Modi will visit flood-affected…
NATIONAL NEWS HEADLINES – 29.08.2025 Major Political and Diplomatic Developments Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Tokyo for crucial 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, marking his eighth visit to Japan and first standalone visit in seven years PM Modi receives grand welcome from Indian diaspora in Tokyo with traditional Kathak and…
National Affairs US Tariffs on Indian Goods Take Effect United States implements additional 25% tariffs on Indian goods effective from August 27, 2025, bringing total tariff burden to 50% on most Indian exports Tariffs affect wide range of products including textiles, gems and jewelry, leather goods, machinery, furniture and marine products Pharmaceuticals, electronics, automobiles and…
National Affairs and Politics Prime Minister Modi to Visit China for SCO Summit After Seven Years Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 19th August 2025 and delivered invitation from President Xi Jinping for SCO Summit Modi accepted the invitation to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin from August 31…
National Affairs 79th Independence Day Celebrations – Naya Bharat Theme India celebrated its 79th Independence Day on 15.08.2025 with PM Modi delivering his 12th consecutive speech from the historic Red Fort. The celebrations centered around the theme of ‘Naya Bharat’ (New India), reflecting the government’s vision for a developed India by 2047. Key highlights from…
National News Updates Banking and Financial Sector Bank of India Dividend Record Date: Bank of India has set 20.06.2025 as the record date for its final dividend of ₹4.05 per equity share for FY25, with shareholders needing to hold shares by 19th June to be eligible for the dividend payment RBI Monetary Policy Impact: Following…
Major Events Air India Flight Crash in Ahmedabad Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad The aircraft was carrying 242 passengers and crew members, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese nationals The…
1. Which state’s leadership crisis involved the summoning of CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to Delhi? A) Maharashtra B) Karnataka C) Telangana D) Bihar Answer: B) Karnataka 2. What is the primary objective of the UMEED portal launched by Kiren Rijiju? A) Agricultural subsidies B) Digital management of Waqf properties C) Healthcare initiatives…
National Affairs Political Developments Karnataka Leadership Crisis: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar summoned to Delhi by Congress high command following the Bengaluru stampede incident that occurred during RCB victory celebrations on 04.06.2025 Modi Government Milestone: The central government completed its first year of the third term and 11th year overall, with…
1. What was the codename of Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian military bases? A) Operation Spider’s Web B) Operation Trojan Horse C) Operation Iron Fist D) Operation Night Owl Answer: A) Operation Spider’s Web 2. Which country’s President visited India for the first time on 02.06.2025? A) Brazil B) Paraguay C) Germany D) Japan Answer:…
