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13 June 2026

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Published: 13 June 20267 events · 5 categories
Economy & Finance (2)National Affairs (2)Science & Technology (1)International Affairs (1)Sports (1)
Economy & Finance

Repo Rate is RBI's short-term lending rate.

The Repo Rate is the interest rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lends money to commercial banks in India. It is a crucial tool used by the RBI to control inflation and manage liquidity in the financial system.

Exam angle →SSC CGL / Banking / UPSC CSE Prelims: Definition of Repo Rate, its role in monetary policy, the institution that sets it (RBI), and its impact on borrowing costs.

Fiscal deficit indicates government's total borrowings.

Fiscal deficit is the difference between the government's total expenditure and its total receipts (excluding borrowings). It represents the total borrowing requirements of the government for a financial year to meet its expenses.

Exam angle →UPSC CSE / SSC CGL / Banking: Definition of fiscal deficit, what it signifies (government's borrowing needs), and its distinction from other deficit types like revenue deficit.
National Affairs

Fundamental Duties enshrined in Indian Constitution.

Part IV-A (Article 51-A) of the Indian Constitution outlines 11 Fundamental Duties for citizens. These duties, added by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee, are non-justiciable.

Exam angle →UPSC CSE / SSC CGL / State PSCs: Part and Article number, number of duties, 42nd Amendment, Swaran Singh Committee, and their non-justiciable nature.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan promotes sanitation and cleanliness.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA) is a nationwide cleanliness campaign launched by the Government of India. Its core objectives include eliminating open defecation and improving solid waste management in both urban and rural areas across the country.

Exam angle →UPSC CSE / SSC CGL / Banking / Railway RRB: Purpose of the scheme (cleanliness, sanitation, ODF), its two main components (urban and rural), and the ministries involved.
Science & Technology

PSLV is ISRO's versatile workhorse launch vehicle.

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is the third-generation launch vehicle of India's ISRO. It is primarily used for placing satellites into Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbits and has successfully launched numerous Indian and foreign satellites.

Exam angle →SSC CGL / UPSC CSE Prelims / Railway RRB: Full form of PSLV, its primary purpose (polar/sun-synchronous orbits), its classification as a launch vehicle, and ISRO's role in its development.
International Affairs

UN Security Council maintains international peace.

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the UN, responsible for maintaining international peace and security. It comprises five permanent members (China, France, Russia, UK, US) with veto power, and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.

Exam angle →UPSC CSE / SSC CGL / Banking / Railway RRB: Purpose of UNSC, number of permanent and non-permanent members, names of permanent members, and the concept of veto power.
Sports

Dronacharya Award honors sports coaches.

The Dronacharya Award is presented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, to outstanding coaches in sports and games. It is named after Dronacharya, the royal guru to the Kauravas and Pandavas in the Mahabharata.

Exam angle →SSC CGL / Railway RRB / State PSCs: Purpose of the award, who presents it, the field it recognizes (sports coaching), and the origin of its name.

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