🌍 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…
1. The National Urban Mobility Enhancement Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet aims to reduce urban transport emissions by what percentage by 2030? A. 10%B. 15%C. 25%D. 40%Answer: C. 25% 2. The “Grameen Digital Saksharta Drive 2.0” aims to provide digital literacy to how many rural citizens? A. 1 croreB. 2 croreC. 3 croreD. 5…
Q1. India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is primarily aimed at: A. Increasing defence exportsB. Enhancing digital governance and financial inclusionC. Promoting private banking monopoliesD. Reducing internet usage ✅ Answer: BEnhancing digital governance and financial inclusion. Q2. The total number of Aadhaar IDs issued in India has crossed approximately: A. 90 croreB. 110 croreC. 135 croreD….
🇮🇳 National Affairs 🔹 Digital Governance & Infrastructure The Government of India continues expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) platforms to enhance financial inclusion and service delivery. Over 1.35 billion Aadhaar IDs are now issued, strengthening direct benefit transfer (DBT) efficiency. UPI monthly transaction volume crossed ₹20 lakh crore, reaffirming India’s global leadership in real-time…
1. The Reserve Bank of India’s new cybersecurity framework requires banks to implement AI-based fraud detection systems by which date? A. 31 March 2026B. 30 June 2026C. 30 September 2026D. 31 December 2026 Answer: C 2. What is India’s green hydrogen production target under the National Green Hydrogen Mission? A. 2 MMT by 2030B. 3.5…
🇮🇳 National Affairs 1. RBI Strengthens Digital Payment Security Framework The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued updated guidelines to enhance cybersecurity in digital transactions. Banks must implement AI-based fraud detection systems by 30 September 2026. Mandatory real-time transaction alerts and biometric verification for high-value transactions. This move supports India’s expanding digital payments ecosystem, which…
1. National Affairs (India) 1.1 Union Budget 2026–27 Highlights Union Budget 2026–27 presented on 01 February 2026 by the Union Finance Minister of India. Fiscal Deficit Target: Approximately 4.5% of GDP, aligned with medium-term fiscal consolidation. Capital Expenditure Allocation: Increased by over 10%, focusing on railways, highways, and digital infrastructure. Agriculture & Rural Development: Enhanced…
Q1. Which ministry launched the Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre under the Namami Gange Mission in January 2026? A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeB. Ministry of Jal ShaktiC. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and DairyingD. Ministry of Science and Technology Answer: B. Ministry of Jal Shakti Q2. Which endangered aquatic species is specifically…
Q1. India Post recently launched Speed Post 24 and Speed Post 48 services. What is the primary objective of these services? A. To reduce postal tariffs nationwideB. To ensure time-bound guaranteed delivery within 24 and 48 hoursC. To replace private courier servicesD. To introduce international express delivery Answer: B. To ensure time-bound guaranteed delivery within…
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…
