Current Affairs for Exams

Daily current affairs curated for government exam preparation

23 Jun 2026

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Economy

Government Plans Subsidized Tomato Sales to Cool Price Rise

The Union government plans to sell tomatoes at subsidized rates of Rs 35-45 per kg through cooperative outlets to control a sharp price rise. Retail …

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Economy

Index of Eight Core Industries: What It Measures and Why It Matters

The Index of Eight Core Industries grew just 0.5% in May 2026 and about 1.1% over 2025-26, showing weak momentum in India's basic industries. The …

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Economy

India Private Sector Growth Slows in June as PMI Eases

India's private sector grew more slowly in June 2026, with the HSBC Flash Composite PMI falling to 57.4 from 59.3 in May, though it stayed …

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Economy

Government to Buy Back Dated Securities Worth Rs 30,000 Crore

The Government of India will buy back its dated securities worth about Rs 30,000 crore (face value) through an auction on the RBI E-Kuber platform …

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Economy

RBI Issues Final TReDS Rules to Help MSMEs Get Paid Faster

The RBI has issued the final TReDS (Trade Receivables Discounting System) Directions, 2026, after public feedback on an April draft. The rules simplify the framework, …

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Economy

RBI Lets Banks Lend Against FCNR Deposits to Boost Dollar Inflows

The RBI has clarified that banks can give loans against FCNR (Foreign Currency Non-Resident) deposits, encouraging NRIs to park dollars in India. The move, part …

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Economy

India and US Moving Decisively to Finalize Bilateral Trade Agreement

On June 23, 2026, the US Ambassador said India and the US were moving decisively to finalize their bilateral trade agreement. Top trade and finance …

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