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13 October 2026

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Published: 13 October 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 Reserve Bank of India (RBI) uses the Repo Rate to control money supply and inflation. It is the rate at which commercial banks borrow money from the RBI by selling securities with an agreement to repurchase them.

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

Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is world's largest health scheme.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) provides health cover up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. It targets the poorest and vulnerable families, based on SECC 2011 data.

Exam angle →SSC CGL / UPSC CSE / Banking: Scheme name, financial cover, target beneficiaries, implementing ministry (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare).

Fundamental Duties enshrined in Indian Constitution.

The 11 Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, upon the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee. They are enshrined under Part IV-A (Article 51A) and are non-justiciable.

Exam angle →UPSC CSE / SSC CGL: Part, Article, Amendment Act, Committee, number of duties, non-justiciable nature.
Science & Technology

ISRO is India's premier space agency.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for space-based applications, research, and planetary exploration. Its key achievements include Chandrayaan lunar missions and the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program.

Exam angle →SSC CGL / UPSC CSE: Full form of ISRO, its primary role, significant missions (e.g., Chandrayaan-1, Chandrayaan-3 for lunar landing, Gaganyaan for human spaceflight).
International Affairs

G20 is a forum for international economic cooperation.

The Group of Twenty (G20) is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union (EU), addressing major issues related to the global economy. India hosted the G20 Summit in 2023.

Exam angle →UPSC CSE / SSC CGL / Banking: Purpose of G20, membership (countries + EU), India's recent host year.
Sports

Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna is India's top sports honor.

Formerly known as the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, it is the highest sporting honour in India, awarded annually by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It recognizes the most spectacular and outstanding performance in the field of sports over a period of four years.

Exam angle →SSC CGL / Railway RRB: Award name, previous name, significance (highest honor), awarded by whom, criteria (performance over four years).

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