International Affairs Middle East Conflict Escalates United States has joined Israel in striking Iranian nuclear facilities under Operation Midnight Hammer Three major Iranian nuclear sites targeted – Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan facilities US President Donald Trump confirmed strikes using B-2 stealth bombers carrying 30,000-pound bunker-busting bombs Death toll in Iran crosses 400 with over 3,500…
National News International Yoga Day 2025 The 11th International Day of Yoga is being celebrated today (21.06.2025) with the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” highlighting the connection between individual well-being and planetary health. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the national event from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with over 3 lakh participants joining him…
NATIONAL NEWS Prime Minister Modi’s International Tour Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a significant three-nation diplomatic tour starting with Cyprus on June 15, 2025 This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Cyprus in over two decades, since former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s visit in 2002 The tour includes participation in…
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…
National News RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 50 Basis Points The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluded its meeting and announced a 50 basis points cut in the repo rate, bringing it down to 5.5%. The policy stance was changed to ‘Neutral’ due to a softer inflation outlook and a need to…
National News Headlines for 08.06.2025 Economic and Banking Developments RBI Monetary Policy Update: Reserve Bank of India reduced repo rate by 50 basis points from 6.00% to 5.50% during the 55th Monetary Policy Committee meeting held from June 4-6, 2025 Policy Stance Change: RBI shifted its policy stance from “Accommodative” to “Neutral,” indicating a data-dependent…
National Affairs Banking and Financial Sector Reserve Bank of India Monetary Policy Committee Meeting Commences RBI’s three-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting began on 04.06.2025 under Governor Sanjay Malhotra’s chairmanship Meeting scheduled to conclude on 06.06.2025 with policy announcement on Friday Economists predict a potential 50 basis points repo rate cut from current 6% to 5.75%…
NATIONAL EVENTS Economic and Financial News Record FDI Achievement: India attracted its highest-ever Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow of USD 81.04 billion in financial year 2024-25, marking a 14% increase from the previous year’s USD 71.28 billion Sectoral Performance: Services sector emerged as the largest FDI recipient with 19% share, followed by computer software and…
National Events and Government Updates Health and Public Welfare COVID-19 Cases Rising Across India New surge in COVID-19 cases reported nationwide Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi recording highest infection rates Health authorities issue advisory for preventive measures Hospitals experiencing increased patient admissions Political Developments Karnataka BJP MLA Suspensions Revoked Suspension of 18 BJP MLAs lifted after…
