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18 June 2026

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Published: 18 June 20266 events · 5 categories
Economy & Finance (1)National Affairs (2)Science & Technology (1)International Affairs (1)Sports (1)
Economy & Finance

Repo Rate is central bank's lending rate to commercial banks.

It's the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lends money to commercial banks against government securities. It's a key monetary policy tool used 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), its impact on banking and inflation.
National Affairs

Fundamental Duties enshrined in Part IV-A of Indian Constitution.

Added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. Originally 10, the 11th duty was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002. They are non-justiciable in nature.

Exam angle →UPSC CSE / SSC CGL / Railway RRB: Part number (IV-A), Article (51A), Amendment Acts (42nd, 86th), Committee (Swaran Singh), and their non-justiciable status.

PM-KISAN provides income support to farmer families.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a central sector scheme that provides financial assistance to eligible farmer families. An income support of ₹6,000 per year is provided in three equal installments directly into their bank accounts.

Exam angle →SSC CGL / Banking / UPSC CSE: Full form (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi), type of scheme (central sector), benefit amount (₹6,000/year), number of installments, and target beneficiaries (eligible farmer families).
Science & Technology

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

ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 achieved a soft landing near the lunar south pole, making India the fourth nation to soft-land on the Moon and the first to land near the south pole. The mission included the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover.

Exam angle →SSC CGL / UPSC CSE / Railway RRB: Mission name (Chandrayaan-3), agency (ISRO), target region (lunar south pole), significance (first to south pole, fourth overall), and key components (Vikram, Pragyan).
International Affairs

G20 is premier forum for international economic cooperation.

Comprises 19 countries and the European Union. It addresses major issues related to the global economy, such as international financial stability, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development.

Exam angle →UPSC CSE / SSC CGL / IBPS PO: Membership (19 countries + EU), primary objective (economic cooperation), and key areas of focus.
Sports

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna India's highest sports honor.

Formerly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, it is awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It recognizes the most outstanding performance by a sportsperson over a period of four years.

Exam angle →SSC CGL / Railway RRB / UPSC CSE: Original name (Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna), current name, status (highest sports honor), awarding body, and the performance criteria (4 years).

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