I. NATIONAL AFFAIRS 1. JEE Main Session-1 2026 Starts The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session-1 begins on 21 January 2026 across India. Conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) from 21 to 29 January 2026. Over 13.6 lakh candidates are registered nationwide. Approximately 48,000 students from Gujarat alone are appearing in the first phase….
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…
1. National News – India Projecting India’s Economic Growth (UN-DESA Report) The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) projected India’s GDP growth at 6.6% in 2026 and 6.7% in 2027 based on the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026report. Global growth is expected to moderate to 2.7% in 2026, with global…
1. NATIONAL AFFAIRS — INDIA 1.1 Tamil Nadu to Announce Decision on Old Pension Scheme Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to announce government’s decision on the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) on 3 January 2026. OPS restoration has been long-standing demand of teacher and employee unions; government earlier planned announcement after 6 January. Around 6.24…
1. NATIONAL AFFAIRS 1.1 Prime Minister Receives Oman’s Highest Civilian Honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Order of Oman, the highest civilian award of the Sultanate of Oman, in recognition of strengthening bilateral ties. The honour was bestowed during an official visit highlighting enhanced strategic cooperation. 1.2 India and Oman Sign CEPA Expansion…
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…
11 December 2025 – Current Affairs (Point-Wise) for Competitive Exams 1. National Affairs — India Launch of Jal Shakti Hackathon-2025 & Bharat-WIN Portal Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil inaugurated the Jal Shakti Hackathon-2025 and the Bharat Water Innovation Network (Bharat-WIN) Portal in New Delhi to strengthen water innovation across India. Initiative…
National Current Affairs – 11.09.2025 Political and Administrative Updates Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted aerial survey of flood-affected regions in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to assess damage and relief requirements for affected communities Government issued advisory for Indian citizens to defer travel to Nepal until situation stabilizes amid ongoing violent protests and political unrest in…
National News Political Developments C.P. Radhakrishnan elected as India’s 15th Vice President with 452 votes, defeating INDIA alliance candidate Justice B. Sudershan Reddy in the election held on September 9, 2025. Prime Minister Modi conducts aerial survey of flood-hit districts in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, announcing Rs. 1600 crores financial assistance for flood-affected areas in…
NATIONAL NEWS UPDATES Economic and Banking Sector GST Rate Reforms Take Effect from September 22, 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced major GST rate cuts effective from September 22, implementing a simplified two-tier structure with rates at 5% and 18%, plus 40% for luxury goods Banking Sector Growth: President Droupadi Murmu highlighted India’s banking sector…
