🔶 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 Current Affairs 1. RBI Monetary Policy Update The Reserve Bank of India maintained the repo rate at 6.50% in its latest review. Inflation projection for FY 2026 revised to 5.1%, slightly above the medium-term target. GDP growth forecast retained at 6.8% for FY 2025–26. Focus areas: Liquidity management Digital payments expansion Strengthening NBFC…
Current Affairs MCQ Quiz 1. The Government of India is planning to revive Formula 1 racing at which circuit in India? A. Kari Motor SpeedwayB. Buddh International CircuitC. Madras Motor Race TrackD. Hyderabad Street Circuit Answer: B. Buddh International Circuit 2. The Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS-2026) was organized in which city?…
National Current Affairs 1. India Maintains Fiscal Deficit Target for FY 2025–26 The Government of India reaffirmed that the fiscal deficit target will remain at 4.4% of GDP for FY 2025–26. The Lok Sabha approved supplementary demands for grants worth ₹2.01 lakh crore. Out of this amount, the net additional cash outgo is approximately ₹1.48…
National Current Affairs Progressive Punjab Investors Summit 2026 Progressive Punjab Investors Summit 2026 is being held from 13–15 March 2026. Venue: Plaksha University, Mohali, Punjab. The summit was inaugurated by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal attended as the chief guest. The summit includes 89 sessions focused on investment, artificial intelligence,…
National Current Affairs 1. “Mahila Samman Abhiyan” Campaign Launched The Mahila Samman Abhiyan campaign was launched on 8 March 2026 on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The campaign will run from 8 March to 13 March 2026 across multiple districts. The initiative focuses on women empowerment, grievance redressal, awareness programmes and recognition of women…
National Current Affairs 1. President of India Announces Major Governor Appointments On 6 March 2026, the President of India Droupadi Murmu approved the appointment and transfer of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across several states and union territories. Lt. General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) was appointed as the Governor of Bihar, succeeding Arif Mohammed Khan. The…
🌍 International Affairs • G20 Financial Stability Dialogue Updates Finance ministers and central bank governors held consultations to address global debt vulnerabilities and inflation management. Developing economies highlighted rising external debt stress and currency volatility. Multilateral institutions emphasized strengthening sovereign debt restructuring frameworks. • UN Climate Adaptation Financing Push The United Nations renewed pressure on…
🇮🇳 National Affairs • Union Cabinet approves National Urban Mobility Enhancement Scheme Focus: Electric buses, integrated ticketing, and metro expansion in Tier-2 cities. Financial outlay: ₹38,500 crore for 2026–2031. Target: Reduce urban transport emissions by 25% by 2030. • Ministry of Rural Development launches “Grameen Digital Saksharta Drive 2.0” Aim: Digital literacy training for 3…
🌍 International Affairs 🔹 Global Climate Adaptation Fund Expansion The Green Climate Fund approved USD 2.4 billion for climate adaptation projects. Beneficiary regions include South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Pacific Island nations. Focus areas: coastal protection, drought-resistant agriculture, and climate-resilient infrastructure. India welcomed the decision as it strengthens climate financing support for developing countries. 🔹…
