1. The expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) announced by the Government of India primarily aims to benefit which sector? A. Defence manufacturingB. Agricultural supply chain and farmer servicesC. Tourism promotionD. Film production Answer: B. Agricultural supply chain and farmer services 2. Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India aims to produce how much green…
🇮🇳 National News & Government Initiatives Union Government expands Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) integration Ministry of Electronics & IT announced expansion of digital public infrastructure to include agriculture supply chain platforms. Aim: improve farmer access to credit, insurance, and market prices. DPI ecosystem already includes Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker and ONDC. National Green Hydrogen Mission receives…
National Affairs (India) Union Government Reviews Fiscal Consolidation Roadmap The Ministry of Finance reaffirmed its commitment to reduce the fiscal deficit to below 4.5% of GDP by FY 2026. Gross tax revenue collection for FY 2025–26 (till November 2025) crossed ₹21.4 lakh crore, reflecting steady growth in GST and direct taxes. Capital expenditure focus remains…
1. National Developments India’s Monetary Policy Outlook Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated that the key policy rates are expected to remain low for a prolonged period in view of sustained economic growth and subdued inflation trends. India’s inflation was recorded at 0.71% in November 2025, with projections forecasting a rise to…
National Current Affairs 1. Government of India Launches National Digital Credit Framework The Union Government unveiled a comprehensive National Digital Credit Framework to improve credit access for MSMEs, small traders, and self-employed individuals. The framework integrates GST data, bank transaction history, UPI usage, and digital footprints for faster loan approvals. Objective: Strengthen formal credit penetration…
Key Headlines & Analysis 1. National Developments The government announced the effective implementation of four new labour codes aimed at streamlining India’s complex labour law framework and boosting ease-of-doing-business conditions. A large digital-upgrade initiative was launched to strengthen food-grain storage, logistics and the Public Distribution System (PDS), aligning with India’s food security and storage infrastructure…
Hindi Diwas 2025: Celebrating India’s Official Language Hindi Diwas is celebrated on 14th September every year to commemorate the adoption of Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of India The date marks the historic moment when the Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi as the official language on 14th September 1949 under Article 343 of…
National News and Politics Prime Minister Modi’s China Visit for SCO Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tianjin, China, for the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit scheduled on 31.08.2025 and 01.09.2025 This marks PM Modi’s first visit to China after a gap of 7 years, highlighting significant diplomatic developments The summit brings together…
National News and Economic Updates RBI Monetary Policy Developments Reserve Bank of India maintains repo rate at 5.50% following August 2025 Monetary Policy Committee meeting RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra adopts neutral stance indicating readiness to adjust rates based on evolving economic conditions Standing Deposit Facility rate held steady at 5.25% while Marginal Standing Facility rate…
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…
