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 COVID-19 Situation Update Active COVID-19 cases in India crossed the 6,000 mark as of June 8, 2025 Total of 6 deaths reported in the last 24 hours across four states Kerala remains the most affected state with over 1,800 active cases Delhi reported 73 fresh cases, taking the total active cases to 665…
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…
1. What is the new repo rate announced by the RBI on 06.06.2025? A) 5.75% B) 5.50% C) 6.00% D) 5.25% Answer: B) 5.50% 2. The Chenab Rail Bridge, inaugurated by PM Modi, is taller than which iconic structure? A) Statue of Unity B) Eiffel Tower C) Burj Khalifa D) Qutub Minar Answer: B) Eiffel…
National Events – India Prime Minister’s Kashmir Visit and Infrastructure Development PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the world’s highest railway arch bridge – Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir The bridge stands 359 meters above the riverbed, making it taller than the Eiffel Tower Bridge spans 1,315 meters and connects Bakkal and Kauri villages in…
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%…
International Affairs and Geopolitical Developments Ukraine-Russia Conflict Escalation Ukraine executed its largest single-day drone attack operation since the war began, targeting Russian military airbases across five regions The operation codenamed “Spiderweb” successfully targeted 41 strategic Russian aircraft at multiple locations Drone strikes hit airbases in Murmansk, Irkutsk, Novgorod, Ryazan, and Amur regions Initial damage assessments…
NATIONAL AFFAIRS Prime Minister’s Bihar Visit PM Narendra Modi commenced a significant two-day visit to Bihar on 29.05.2025 Inaugurated new terminal at Patna Airport and flagged off construction of Bihta Airport Conducted a 5-kilometer roadshow from airport to BJP headquarters in Patna 32 stages were set up along the roadshow route with participation from 35…
