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16 June 2026

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Published: 16 June 20266 events · 5 categories
Economy & Finance (1)National Affairs (2)Science & Technology (1)International Affairs (1)Sports (1)
Economy & Finance

Repo Rate is key monetary policy tool.

The Repo Rate is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lends money to commercial banks. It is a primary tool used by the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee to control inflation and manage liquidity in the economy.

Exam angle →SSC CGL / Banking / UPSC CSE: Definition of Repo Rate, its role in monetary policy, who sets it (RBI's Monetary Policy Committee).
National Affairs

PM-KISAN provides income support to farmer families.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a central sector scheme providing financial assistance to eligible farmer families. It aims to supplement farmers' financial needs for procuring inputs and meeting household expenses.

Exam angle →SSC CGL / UPSC CSE / Banking / Railway RRB: Scheme name, objective (income support), target beneficiaries (farmer families), funding pattern (central sector).

Preamble is introduction to Indian Constitution.

The Preamble serves as an introductory statement to the Constitution of India, outlining its guiding principles and objectives. It declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic and aims to secure justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity for all citizens.

Exam angle →SSC CGL / UPSC CSE / Railway RRB: Key terms in the Preamble (Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic, Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity), its significance.
Science & Technology

ISRO successfully soft-landed Chandrayaan-3 on Moon's south pole.

The Chandrayaan program comprises lunar exploration missions by ISRO. Chandrayaan-3 successfully achieved a soft landing near the Moon's south polar region, making India the fourth nation globally to achieve this feat.

Exam angle →SSC CGL / UPSC CSE / Railway RRB: Mission names, primary objective (lunar exploration), key achievement (soft landing), specific landing region, India's global position.
International Affairs

BRICS is an economic and political bloc.

BRICS is an acronym for the grouping of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. It acts as a platform for multilateral cooperation and aims to promote peace, security, development, and cooperation among member states.

Exam angle →SSC CGL / UPSC CSE / Banking: Full form of BRICS, member countries, primary objectives (cooperation, development).
Sports

Major Dhyan Chand, legendary Indian hockey player.

Major Dhyan Chand is widely considered one of the greatest field hockey players of all time. He played a pivotal role in India securing three Olympic gold medals in 1928, 1932, and 1936. His birthday, August 29, is celebrated as National Sports Day in India.

Exam angle →SSC CGL / Railway RRB: Name of the personality, sport associated (field hockey), number of Olympic gold medals, significance of his birthday (National Sports Day).

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