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25 May 2026

8 articles
Polity & Governance

Assam Tables Uniform Civil Code Bill Covering Marriage and Live-in Relationships

Assam tabled a Uniform Civil Code Bill covering marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships, with tribal communities exempted from some provisions.

UPSC STATE_PCS
Economy

Indian Railways Plans ₹40,000 Crore Tender for 1 Lakh Freight Wagons

Indian Railways plans a ~₹40,000 crore tender to procure 100,000 freight wagons over 3-4 years, boosting freight capacity.

UPSC RAILWAY SSC
Economy

India’s Wheat Procurement Crosses 34 Million Tonnes, Strengthening Food Buffers

India has procured 34.2 million tonnes of wheat this rabi season, above last year and near target, strengthening food buffer stocks.

UPSC SSC
Economy

Petrol-Diesel Excise Duty Cut to Cost Government ₹1 Lakh Crore in Revenue

FM Sitharaman said cutting excise duty on petrol and diesel will reduce government revenue by about ₹1 lakh crore, easing fuel prices for consumers.

UPSC SSC
Economy

Government Open to Reviewing Capital Gains Tax Amid FPI Outflows

FM Sitharaman said the government is open to views on cutting capital gains tax to attract foreign portfolio investors back to Indian markets.

UPSC BANKING
Economy

RBI Weighs Options Including Rate Hike to Steady a Falling Rupee

With the rupee near 97 to the dollar, the RBI is weighing a rate hike, currency swaps, and overseas dollar-raising to stabilise it.

UPSC BANKING SSC
Economy

Status of ₹2000 Banknote Withdrawal — Over 98% Returned

The RBI’s periodic update shows the vast majority of withdrawn ₹2000 notes have returned to the banking system; the note remains legal tender.

UPSC BANKING SSC
Economy

RBI Transfers Record ₹2.87 Lakh Crore Dividend to the Centre

The RBI approved a record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to the Centre and raised its contingency risk buffer by over ₹1 lakh crore.

UPSC BANKING SSC

23 May 2026

10 articles
Economy

RBI Transfers Record Rs 2.87 Lakh Crore Surplus to Centre for FY26

The Reserve Bank of India transferred a record surplus of about Rs 2.87 lakh crore to the central government for 2025-26. Its total income touched …

UPSC SSC BANKING STATE_PCS
Economy

Viyona Fintech Receives NPCI Certification for UPI, IMPS and IBMB Integrations

Hyderabad-based Viyona Fintech received NPCI certification for UPI Acquirer, UPI Issuer, IMPS and IBMB integrations, aimed at strengthening interoperable and rural banking.

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International Relations

Health Minister J.P. Nadda Addresses 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda addressed the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 19 May 2026, highlighting Ayushman Bharat, digital health and Vaccine Maitri.

UPSC SSC BANKING
Economy

TVS Venu Group Acquires 9.9% Stake in Jana Small Finance Bank

The TVS Venu Group acquired a 9.9% stake in Bengaluru-based Jana Small Finance Bank for ₹193.3 crore, while TVS Motor secured an additional 4.9%.

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Economy

Gunveer Singh Appointed Executive Director of Reserve Bank of India

Gunveer Singh was appointed Executive Director of the RBI on 18 May 2026 and will head the Department of Payment and Settlement Systems.

BANKING UPSC SSC
Defence & Security

Multilateral Military Exercise PRAGATI 2026 Begins at Umroi in Meghalaya

The two-week multilateral exercise PRAGATI 2026 began on 20 May 2026 at Umroi, Meghalaya, focusing on counter-terrorism in jungle terrain, with 12 friendly nations joining …

UPSC DEFENCE SSC
International Relations

PM Modi Conferred FAO Agricola Medal 2026 at Rome Headquarters

PM Narendra Modi received the FAO Agricola Medal 2026 at the FAO headquarters in Rome, presented by Director-General Qu Dongyu — the first visit by …

UPSC SSC BANKING
International Relations

India Hosts 68th Session of Asian Productivity Organisation Governing Body in New Delhi

India hosted the 68th APO Governing Body session at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with delegates from 20 member economies; India currently chairs the 1961-founded organisation.

UPSC SSC BANKING
Defence & Security

DRDO Completes Final Development Trials of Indigenous ULPGM-V3 Precision Missile

DRDO has completed final development trials of the indigenous ULPGM-V3 precision missile at Kurnool in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes, with production by Bharat Dynamics …

UPSC DEFENCE SSC
Economy

Andhra Pradesh to Host ₹5,400 Crore ReNew Solar Manufacturing Plant in Anakapalli

Andhra Pradesh will host a ₹5,400 crore, 6 GW solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Anakapalli under its 2024 clean energy policy, creating over …

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