National Affairs The Union Government approved enhanced allocation under the PM Awas Yojana–Urban to expedite completion of pending housing projects across major cities. India conducted a successful trial of an extended-range air-to-surface precision missile from a frontline fighter aircraft. The Ministry of Power launched a nationwide initiative for smart prepaid electricity meters, targeting 100% coverage…
1. National Affairs (India) The price of petrol and diesel in India remained unchanged on 3 November 2025, marking the 11-month streak of stability since December 2024. In Delhi, petrol is at ₹94.72 / litre and diesel at ₹87.62; Mumbai records petrol at ₹103.50 and diesel at ₹89.87. This sustained stability is attributed to global…
1. National News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervened assertively in the foreign-exchange market, selling dollars to support the rupee. This has boosted the rupee to its strongest weekly performance in nearly four months. Indian bond markets remained stable; the 10-year benchmark yield closed lower amid expectation of easier monetary policy ahead. The government…
📰 National Affairs (India) India–EU FTA Talks Begin (14th Round) On 6 October, India and the European Union commenced the 14th round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations in Brussels. Emphasis is on breaking deadlocks in tariffs, non-tariff barriers, regulatory harmonization, sustainability, and market access. Both sides aim to finalise the deal before year-end. Piyush…
1. National News & Affairs India–UK Exercise KONKAN-2025 begins The bilateral naval exercise between India and the UK commenced off the western coast of India. It will run from 5 to 12 October 2025. Activities include anti-air, anti-surface, anti-submarine warfare drills, flying operations, and professional interactions. India is deploying INS Vikrant and other ships; the…
1. National / India News RBI Monetary Policy: Rate Maintained at 5.50 %In the RBI’s policy review, the repo rate is likely to be held at 5.50 % as per consensus among economists. The central bank continues with a calibrated stance given inflation is within target and growth signals are mixed. Appointment: Shirish Chandra Murmu…
Date: 18.09.2025 National News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ campaign and Rashtriya Poshan Maah from Dhar in Madhya Pradesh to boost women’s health and nutrition. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced GST reforms to lower tax burden, providing relief to common people. Patna High Court ordered Bihar Congress to remove an…
National News and Affairs PM Modi Launches Rs 36,000 Crore Development Projects in Bihar – Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple development projects worth around Rs 36,000 crore in Bihar’s Purnea district and inaugurated a newly developed terminal building at Purnea airport to enhance passenger handling capacity in the region Supreme Court Stays Certain Provisions…
National News Prime Minister Modi’s Bihar Visit and Major Development Projects Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited poll-bound Bihar’s Purnea district on September 15, 2025, inaugurating development projects worth Rs 36,000 crore Key highlight includes the inauguration of the newly developed terminal at Purnea Airport, fulfilling the region’s long-standing demand for air connectivity Establishment of the…
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…
