Indian government launched the 'Digital India 2.0' initiative, aiming to promote digital literacy and infrastructure development. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the repo rate to control inflation. The Indian cricket team won the Asia Cup 2026, defeating Pakistan in the final.
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National Affairs
Indian government launched the 'Digital India 2.0' initiative, aiming to promote digital literacy and infrastructure development.
The Supreme Court of India ruled in favor of the government's decision to ban single-use plastics in the country.
The Indian government announced a special package for the development of the Northeast region, focusing on infrastructure and job creation.
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International Affairs
India and the United States signed a deal to supply India with advanced fighter jets.
The European Union imposed sanctions on Russia for its ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
China and India agreed to resolve their border disputes through diplomatic channels.
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Economy
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the repo rate to control inflation.
The Indian government announced a new tax regime to simplify the income tax system.
The Indian stock market hit a new high, driven by strong economic growth.
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Sports
The Indian cricket team won the Asia Cup 2026, defeating Pakistan in the final.
Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna won the ATP Masters title in Miami.
The Indian women's hockey team won the Asia Cup 2026, defeating China in the final.
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Science
India launched a new satellite to study the Earth's climate and weather patterns.
Scientists discovered a new species of plant in the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested a new rocket engine.
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Awards
Indian filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Indian author Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize for her novel 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness'.
Indian scientist Dr. Raghuram Rajan was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to economics.
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Defence
India and the United States signed a deal to supply India with advanced fighter jets.
The Indian Navy successfully tested a new missile system.
The Indian Army deployed new drones along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir.
✏️ One-Liner GK Facts
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The Indian government launched the 'Digital India 2.0' initiative to promote digital literacy and infrastructure development.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) raised the repo rate to control inflation.
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The Indian cricket team won the Asia Cup 2026, defeating Pakistan in the final.
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India launched a new satellite to study the Earth's climate and weather patterns.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested a new rocket engine.
🧠 Practice Quiz
1. What is the main objective of the 'Digital India 2.0' initiative?
💡 The 'Digital India 2.0' initiative aims to promote digital literacy and infrastructure development in the country.
2. Which Indian state has been announced as a special package for development?
💡 The Indian government announced a special package for the development of the Northeast region, focusing on infrastructure and job creation.
3. Who won the Asia Cup 2026?
💡 The Indian cricket team won the Asia Cup 2026, defeating Pakistan in the final.
4. What is the name of the new satellite launched by India?
💡 India launched a new satellite to study the Earth's climate and weather patterns.
5. Who won the Booker Prize for her novel 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness'?
💡 Indian author Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize for her novel 'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness'.
6. What is the name of the new missile system tested by the Indian Navy?
💡 The Indian Navy successfully tested a new missile system.
7. Who was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to economics?
💡 Indian scientist Dr. Raghuram Rajan was awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to economics.
8. What is the name of the new rocket engine tested by the ISRO?
💡 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested a new rocket engine.
9. Which international organisation imposed sanctions on Russia?
💡 The European Union imposed sanctions on Russia for its ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
