📰 India and the World Current Affairs Summary (01 Feb - 28 Feb 2026)
📅 2026-06-29📂 Special📋 7 Topics
India's economy grew 6.8% in Q3, surpassing China's growth rate. The government launched several initiatives to boost digital payments and financial inclusion. The US, UK, and EU imposed new sanctions on Russia over the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
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National Affairs
The government launched the 'Digital India 2.0' initiative to boost digital payments and financial inclusion.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to control inflation.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Centre's decision to cancel the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections was unconstitutional.
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International Affairs
The US, UK, and EU imposed new sanctions on Russia over the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
India and the US signed a deal to supply 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to the US.
The G20 summit was held in India, focusing on economic growth and climate change.
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Economy
India's economy grew 6.8% in Q3, surpassing China's growth rate.
The government launched several initiatives to boost digital payments and financial inclusion.
The RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to control inflation.
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Sports
India won the Asia Cup cricket tournament, defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
The Indian women's cricket team won the ICC Women's World Cup.
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Science
ISRO launched a new satellite to provide high-speed internet to remote areas.
Scientists discovered a new species of frog in the Western Ghats.
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Awards
The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Indian-American scientist Dr. Sudip Das Gupta.
The Padma Vibhushan award was conferred on Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.
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Defence
India and France signed a deal to supply 36 Rafale fighter jets to the Indian Air Force.
The Indian Navy launched a new aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant.
✏️ One-Liner GK Facts
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India's GDP grew 6.8% in Q3, surpassing China's growth rate.
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The RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to control inflation.
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India won the Asia Cup cricket tournament, defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
🧠 Practice Quiz
1. Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2026?
💡 Dr. Sudip Das Gupta was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2026 for his groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
2. What was the growth rate of India's economy in Q3 2026?
