🔶 National Current Affairs 1. Government Pushes Digital Banking Expansion The Government of India intensified efforts to expand digital banking infrastructure in rural areas under financial inclusion initiatives. As per recent data, digital transactions under UPI crossed 14 billion transactions in February 2026, marking a year-on-year growth of over 35%. Public Sector Banks (PSBs) were…
🇮🇳 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 News The Government of India announced expansion of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) framework to strengthen delivery of welfare services and improve financial inclusion across rural districts. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways accelerated work under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I, targeting completion of over 34,800 km of national highways to improve freight mobility….
🏛️ NATIONAL AFFAIRS – INDIA India’s Payment to United Nations Budget (2026) Government of India paid USD 35.18 million towards the UN Regular Budget 2026. India’s contribution rate is 1.016% of the total USD 3.45 billion budget. By paying on time, India joined the UN’s ‘Honour Roll’ of member states fulfilling dues promptly. Tripartite Agreement…
🗞️ NATIONAL AFFAIRS UNION BUDGET 2026-27 PRESENTED Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented India’s Union Budget 2026-27 with fiscal deficit target of 4.3% of GDP, capital expenditure at ₹12.2 trillion, and total outlay of ₹53.47 trillion. Focus on boosting domestic manufacturing, semiconductors (₹400 billion), bio-pharma (₹100 billion)and creation of green energy & startup incentives. Income tax…
🇮🇳 National News 1. Republic Day 2026 Celebrations India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu presided over the ceremony, unfurling the National Flag and witness a 21-gun salute. Distinguished international dignitaries attended, including Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission) and Antonio…
National Affairs – India Army Vehicle Accident in Jammu & Kashmir On 22 January 2026, an Indian Army vehicle skidded off the Bhaderwah–Chamba road near Khanni Top in Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir. The vehicle fell into a 200-feet deep gorge, resulting in the deaths of 10 army personnel and injuries to 7–11 others (figures…
I. NATIONAL AFFAIRS – INDIA Nitin Nabin elected BJP National President Nitin Nabin elected unopposed as President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Officially assumed charge on 20 January 2026 at the party headquarters in New Delhi. Ceremony attended by top leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several Chief Ministers….
1. National Economy & Banking Updates RBI Raises Ombudsman Compensation Cap – Reserve Bank of India has increased the compensation limit under its Ombudsman Scheme from ₹20 lakh to ₹30 lakh for banking customers, strengthening consumer protection in disputes with regulated financial entities. World Bank Upgrades India Growth Forecast – World Bank has raised India’s…
NATIONAL NEWS RBI Tightens Forex Risk Norms (Banking & Finance) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued new draft regulations to tighten foreign exchange risk norms for banks. Banks must assess forex risk capital requirements continuously at both standalone and consolidated levels. Norms aim to align India’s banking risk management with global standards. Implementation date set…
