Current Affairs for Exams

Daily current affairs curated for government exam preparation

28 Jun 2026

8 articles
Economy

Apple Reinstates Card Payments on App Store in India, RuPay Support Expected Soon

Apple has restored Visa and Mastercard payments on the App Store in India, complying with RBI’s tokenisation and data localisation rules. RuPay support is expected …

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Economy

India-UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA) Set to Take Effect from July 2026

India and the UK are set to bring their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) into force from July 15, 2026, cutting tariffs and opening …

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Economy

BIS Flags Policy Discipline as Key to Easing Global Economic Stress

The Bank for International Settlements, known as the central bank of central banks, says disciplined monetary, fiscal and regulatory policy is the best way to …

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Economy

Why NSE and Jio Listings Could Revive India's IPO Market in 2026

India's market for new share sales has been slow in 2026, but the announced listings of the National Stock Exchange and Jio Platforms, along with …

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Environment

Weak Monsoon and a Building El Niño Put India's Farm Supply Chain at Risk

India's southwest monsoon has arrived late in 2026 and a strong El Niño is building over the Pacific, threatening the kharif crop, farm incomes and …

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International Relations

Iran-US Tensions Flare Again Over the Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route

Iran and the US traded fresh strikes on June 28, 2026, while Iran pulled out of technical talks and warned ships against bypassing its chosen …

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Economy

Securities Markets Code: The Debate Over a Definition That Could Affect Ordinary Investors

A proposed Securities Markets Code aims to modernise India's securities laws, but legal experts are debating whether the wording of a key trading provision is …

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International Relations

India-Iran Ties: The Case for a Strategic and Economic Reset

Policy experts argue that India should move quickly to reset its relationship with Iran after the 2025 West Asia conflict. The reset centres on reviving …

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