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National News Government Appointments and Policy Updates R Doraiswamy Appointed as LIC MD & CEO: R Doraiswamy has been appointed as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Life Insurance Corporation of India from 15 July 2025. His term will last until 28 August 2028, when he turns 62. With over 38 years of experience…
NATIONAL NEWS Railway Sector Updates RPF Gets First Woman Director General: Senior IPS officer Sonali Mishra has been appointed as the first woman Director General of Railway Protection Force (RPF), replacing Manoj Yadav who retires on July 31, 2025 Massive Railway Recruitment Drive: Railway Recruitment Boards have issued over 9,000 appointment letters in Q1 FY2025-26,…
CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ – JULY 7, 2025 Question 1: What is the new policy repo rate set by RBI in June 2025? A) 5.00% B) 5.25% C) 5.50% D) 5.75% Answer: C) 5.50% The RBI cut the policy repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.50% in a 5:1 MPC vote decision. Question 2: Which…
National News and Government Updates Banking and Financial Sector Developments RBI announced a significant 50 basis points reduction in repo rate to 5.50% during June 2025 monetary policy meeting, marking the second bi-monthly policy statement for FY26 The policy stance was changed back to ‘neutral’ from accommodative, with Standing Deposit Facility rate at 5.25% and…
NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Government and Policy Updates Prime Minister Modi expressed deep concern over Middle East tensions while DGCA reports revealed safety lapses at major airports across India President Droupadi Murmu completed her successful 3-day visit to Uttarakhand from June 19-21, inaugurating various development initiatives at Rashtrapati Niketan and Rashtrapati Tapovan in Dehradun Cabinet approved…
Current Affairs Quiz – June 24, 2025 Question 1: Prime Minister’s Development Projects What was the total worth of development projects inaugurated by PM Modi across Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh during his visit on June 20-21, 2025? A) Rs. 20,000 crores B) Rs. 22,500 crores C) Rs. 24,400 crores D) Rs. 26,800 crores Answer:…
National News Updates Banking and Financial Sector Bank of India Dividend Record Date: Bank of India has set 20.06.2025 as the record date for its final dividend of ₹4.05 per equity share for FY25, with shareholders needing to hold shares by 19th June to be eligible for the dividend payment RBI Monetary Policy Impact: Following…
Current Affairs Quiz – 10 Multiple Choice Questions Question 1: Air India Flight Disaster Which Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025? A) AI163 B) AI171 C) AI175 D) AI169 Answer: B) AI171 The Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar…
Major Events Air India Flight Crash in Ahmedabad Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad The aircraft was carrying 242 passengers and crew members, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese nationals The…
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…
