IBPS & SBI (PO / Clerk)
PO & Clerk — Banking Awareness and General Awareness.
Bank exams weight financial and banking awareness heavily — RBI policy, UPI and digital payments, SEBI, insurance, schemes and appointments — on top of general current affairs. We surface the banking-and-economy news that bank-exam GA sections actually ask.
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Daily Current-Affairs Quiz
Q1.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The growth in direct tax collection is attributed to the surge in corporate tax collections.
2. The growth in direct tax collection is attributed to the growth in personal income tax (non-corporate) collections.
3. The growth in direct tax collection is attributed to a combination of corporate and personal income tax collections.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q2.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. India and New Zealand have elevated their economic ties to the target of ₹35,000 crore trade by 2030.
2. India and New Zealand have elevated their economic ties to the target of ₹50,000 crore trade by 2030.
3. India and New Zealand have elevated their economic ties to the target of ₹20,000 crore trade by 2030.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q3.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed Champat Rai as the interim chief.
2. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed Champat Rai as the interim chief and Krishna Mohan as the interim chief.
3. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has not appointed any interim chief.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q4.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The trade deal between India and the UK is primarily about tariffs.
2. The trade deal between India and the UK is primarily about sectoral benefits.
3. The trade deal between India and the UK is primarily about both tariffs and sectoral benefits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q5.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The retail inflation has hit a 18-month high of 4.4% in June 2026.
2. The retail inflation has hit a 18-month high of 4.4% in June 2025.
3. The retail inflation has hit a 18-month high of 4.4% in June 2027.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Today's lead — exam-critical
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri concludes two-day Bhutan visit
Big changes in iPad Mini: New Apple device coming to the market
Gandhinagar: The court sentenced a man to one year's imprisonment for returning a cheque of five lakh rupees.
Arun Govil returns as Dashrath in Doordarshan's Shriram, 4000 crore Ramayana, fans will remember the 90s
US drone company destroyed in Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Sagittarius: There will be more profit for those who do business and farming.
📜 Bills & Acts in focus
Legislation moving through Parliament and the assemblies that maps to this syllabus. Full catalogue → BillTracker.
Telecommunications Act, 2023
Corporate Laws Amendment Bill, 2026
Boilers Bill, 2024
Mussalman Wakf Repeal Bill, 2024
Oilfields Regulation and Development Amendment Bill, 2024
Banking & Financial Awareness 62
Why it matters: High-frequency for Bank PO/Clerk & RBI Grade B — note the regulator, the rate/term and the date.
SEBI closes proceedings against Religare Enterprises, Rashmi Saluja after Burman Group takeover
SEBI bars Zee Entertainment’s Punit Goenka and Subhash Chandra for one year; imposes ₹1.48 crore penalty
Indian Oil reports net loss of ₹1,141 crore in Q1; raises $500 million under RBI swap window
No AI bubble, better rules: Why India escaped the Korea shock
Rupee rises 15 paise to settle at 95.35 against US dollar
Scheme selection key as mutual fund returns vary widely across categories
SEBI Rolls Out ‘GARUDA’ Framework To Expedite Fund Launches
Reports of CPI(M) forming temple committee baseless, says Jayarajan
Complete e-KYC before Aug 16 for LPG subsidy
Proper planning to avoid financial crisis; know initial savings, insurance options
‘Idiots’, ‘andhbhakts’, attack on Amit Shah: Rahul Gandhi’s speech triggers storm in LS
RBI Gov Says Special Forex Schemes Garnered $ 32 Billion So Far
₹1 Crore Insurance Aid Handed to VAA’s Family
Naidu calls for campaign to explain El Niño effects, suitable crop strategies to farmers
Economy & Finance 817
Why it matters: Tie this to the indicator and its latest figure; recurs in Prelims & Bank GA.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri concludes two-day Bhutan visit
Big changes in iPad Mini: New Apple device coming to the market
Gandhinagar: The court sentenced a man to one year's imprisonment for returning a cheque of five lakh rupees.
Arun Govil returns as Dashrath in Doordarshan's Shriram, 4000 crore Ramayana, fans will remember the 90s
US drone company destroyed in Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Sagittarius: There will be more profit for those who do business and farming.
Mehsan\ 1: Got blank cheque, but no temptation; deposited in bank and destroyed!
'Jana Nayagan' box office collection: Thalapathy Vijay film drops 12.3%
Apple set a new revenue record.
After 6 years of Galwan, the historic 'Silk Route' will reopen from today, trade will start from Nathu La Pass.
Indore Administration Clears ₹5.5 Crore Government Land, Demolishes Illegal Colony Structures
Telangana Extends 25% LRS Rebate Deadline To November 30
India's IIP Risks: The country's industrial production has gained momentum, increasing by more than 2% in one jump
In Cuddalore district, Rs. Swami's idols worth Rs 7 crore stolen
Reports, Indices & Summits 22
Why it matters: Near-certain GA question — the publisher, India's rank and the metric.
AI selloff knocks South Korea, Taiwan down global market cap rankings
Sensex, Nifty rise as investors shrug off Iran attack; IT stocks lead fourth straight rally
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 15-year-old boy surpasses 230 batsmen, makes a big leap in the ICC rankings
J&K accelerates business reforms to boost investment, growth
25 years ago: World Bank assistance for three projects in the state
State’s small airports see drop in AAI customer satisfaction index survey
State launches its own PGI ranking for 11,443 schools
Odisha Breaks Into NITI Aayog's Top Five Investment-Friendly States
Anirudh Coach Of Hyderabad Ranji Trophy Team
US tariff threat drags Nifty Pharma 1.3% lower at close; Lupin, PPL Pharma lead decline
Telangana Improves in National Performance Grading Index but Lags in Learning Outcomes
Telangana among top FDI hubs despite 13th rank in NITI Aayog index
Raj ranks 10th in NITI Aayog’s ‘Investment Readiness Index’
Goa vows to build on investment index feat
Persons & Appointments 78
Why it matters: Classic who's-who — the person, the post, the predecessor and the body.
Karnataka Cabinet expansion: New ministers to be sworn in on May 3
J&K’s online G2C services jump from 1,548 to 1,710
Find suitable replacement for HYDRAA chief Ranganath: Telangana HC to Govt
Great news! Senior Congress leader Eknath Shinde resigns from party
Why’s CJI not on panel to pick CEC, Supreme Court asks government
Veteran vocalist passes away after heart attack
Kerala HC sets aside report in favour of ADGP S.Sreejith
High Alert In 13 Gujarat Districts As Weather Office Predicts Heavy Rain
J&K launches QR code-based Anganwadi centres
CAG report: Corruption in land allotment to e-commerce firm? Explosive facts in CAG report
Jungle Warfare College Founder Brig. B.K. Ponwar Passes Away
HC upholds life term to convicts in VAO murder case
J&K accelerates business reforms to boost investment, growth
If paper leaks, minister resigns; who answers when Ahmedabad leaks?, ask Congress councillors in civic body’s general board meeting
International Relations 233
Why it matters: Note the country, the grouping/summit and India's stake — GS-II and General Awareness.
EAM Dr S Jaishankar speaks to Iran Foreign Minister over West Asia hostilities
Sagittarius
Modi, Burnham discuss trade, technology, Hormuz over phone
PM Modi, Burnham discuss trade pact in 1st call
EAM Jaishankar urges Iran to prevent attacks on commercial shipping, reaffirms India’s support for dialogue
For Pak, Kashmir Terror Attack A Ruse To Divert Attention From PoK: Experts
No AI bubble, better rules: Why India escaped the Korea shock
Government to question Meta global team on issues around algorithmic bias, role in public order
India pursuing release of about 24 nationals serving in Russian Army, MEA says
Odisha STF Intercepts Truck Near Bhubaneswar, Recovers 497 Kg Ganja Bound For Delhi
Spain deploys military to Ceuta after Morocco migrant influx leaves 18 dead
Nepal's veteran mountaineer Nirmal Purja among 6 missing after Pakistan avalanche
Demographic Window Of 25 Years- Will It Be a Dividend Or Disaster For India?
Social Issues & Welfare 669
Why it matters: Map the scheme to its ministry, target group and outlay — GS-II / RBI ESI.
Centre, state hikes honorarium for Anganwadi workers
Mehsana: As many as 131 minor boys are pregnant in just 4 months, all societies have to be aware to stop child marriage!
West Bengal census, first phase begins today
Delayed aid, prolonged ordeal
Ethanol poses a challenge to food security and freedom of movement
PM-KISAN: Extension of 5 years
High Fat, Sugar And Salt Foods Banned Within School Premises In Karnataka
16.4% deleted in Haryana draft roll; 10.8% in Andhra Pradesh
Census operations across Tamil Nadu to begin today: Govt
Cabinet approves scheme to promote ‘floating’ solar plants
Supreme Court asks Centre to facilitate DNA testing of Indians killed in Russia-Ukraine war
Nellore District Registers Highest 2.90 Lakh Uncollectable Enumeration Forms; Polavaram Records Lowest at 38,927
Teacher booked for allegedly beating up 8-year-old Dalit boy for drinking water from his bottle in Madhya Pradesh
Science & Technology 235
Why it matters: Remember the agency (ISRO/DRDO), the mission name and its first/largest tag.
Poco M8 Power 5G is the latest powerful smartphone from Poco.
Waqf registrations rise by 35,000 in West Bengal after UMEED portal launch
ISRO calls for stronger academia-industry partnership to power future space missions
Air India Unveils Bhogapuram Flight Schedule
Apple's Mac has its biggest-ever quarter in India
New fire-safety norms may shrink usable space in Rajasthan buildings
A genetic blueprint for saving Asia’s iconic hornbills
AP Government Constitutes New Executive Council for SPMVV
Technical snags in Vahan, Sarathi portals hit Kerala MVD
Apple posts record June quarter in India despite supply chain constraints in Q3
Taipei Open 2026: Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma reach semifinals, Kiran George bows out
AI selloff knocks South Korea, Taiwan down global market cap rankings
After FDA Push, Railways Launch Hygiene Drive; Thane Station Food Stall Sealed Over Rat Sighting
Awards & Sports 90
Why it matters: Quick recall — the winner, the field/event and the host/venue.
Boria Majumdar's column: The selfishness behind a silver medal
Top News: PM Modi forgives children who abused; Tejaswin creates history at CWG, India has 23 medals so far
CWG 2026: India’s finest day in Glasgow yet! Six medals, 10 boxing finalists
Commonwealth Games: Neeraj bags silver, Yashvir bags bronze in javelin throw
Neeraj Chopra takes silver, Yashvir wins bronze as India secure two medals in javelin at CWG
Neeraj Chopra, India's javelin ace, wins silver at Commonwealth Games 2026; Yash Vir Singh takes home bronze
Erica creates history
Telangana Swimmers for Junior Nationals
CWG 2026: Jaismine reaches women’s 57kg boxing final via RSC win, assures India of silver
CWG 2026: Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh reach judo finals, assure India of two medals
CWG 2026: Indian mixed 4x400m relay team qualifies for final in Glasgow
India at the Commonwealth Games! While Lovepreet won silver, Seema won bronze.
From PhD and motherhood to CWG podium: Seema Kaliramna scripts remarkable discus bronze
Liti's 223kg stunner denies Lovepreet CWG gold by 1kg in weightlifting
Polity & Governance 1823
Why it matters: Prelims favourite — fix the constitutional provision/Article and the authority involved.
Parliament: No discussion, no debate... Birth and death amendment bill passed from Lok Sabha in three minutes, power and opposition face-off
Kheda: Vaso Gram Panchayat office flooded
Updates: Karnataka High Court strict on irregularities in recruitment; serious allegations by ED in 2022 Coimbatore bomb blast case
Indore Administration Clears ₹5.5 Crore Government Land, Demolishes Illegal Colony Structures
Kartarpur Corridor To Remain Shut Over Security Concerns: Centre
Congress jabs PM Modi over forgiving students after Jantar Mantar protest
Narendra Modi's Parliament scare
Government Likely To Introduce Foreign Funding Amendment Bill Next Week
Dehradun teacher death case handed to CB-CID after fair probe demand
Indore Mayor Assures Relief To Industries On New Fire Safety Rules
Bhopal Municipal Corporation To Begin Sealing Illegal Commercial Units In Residential Areas From Today
Tahir Hussain gets life for IB staffer’s killing in 2020 riots
Amid opposition protest, Lok Sabha passes births & deaths bill
Tirupparankundram Deepam Case: Appeal to the Government of Tamil Nadu. Hearing in the Supreme Court on 3
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