IBPS & SBI (PO / Clerk)
PO & Clerk — Banking Awareness and General Awareness.
Bank exams weight financial and banking awareness heavily — RBI policy, UPI and digital payments, SEBI, insurance, schemes and appointments — on top of general current affairs. We surface the banking-and-economy news that bank-exam GA sections actually ask.
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Daily Current-Affairs Quiz
Q1.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The growth in direct tax collection is attributed to the surge in corporate tax collections.
2. The growth in direct tax collection is attributed to the growth in personal income tax (non-corporate) collections.
3. The growth in direct tax collection is attributed to a combination of corporate and personal income tax collections.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q2.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. India and New Zealand have elevated their economic ties to the target of ₹35,000 crore trade by 2030.
2. India and New Zealand have elevated their economic ties to the target of ₹50,000 crore trade by 2030.
3. India and New Zealand have elevated their economic ties to the target of ₹20,000 crore trade by 2030.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q3.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed Champat Rai as the interim chief.
2. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed Champat Rai as the interim chief and Krishna Mohan as the interim chief.
3. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has not appointed any interim chief.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q4.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The trade deal between India and the UK is primarily about tariffs.
2. The trade deal between India and the UK is primarily about sectoral benefits.
3. The trade deal between India and the UK is primarily about both tariffs and sectoral benefits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q5.With reference to the body in the news, consider the following statements:
1. The retail inflation has hit a 18-month high of 4.4% in June 2026.
2. The retail inflation has hit a 18-month high of 4.4% in June 2025.
3. The retail inflation has hit a 18-month high of 4.4% in June 2027.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Today's lead — exam-critical
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: LTM
Security forces arrest top Maoist leader Misir Besra in Jharkhand
Go Digit, Graphite India, RVNL, HUDCO, Tanla Platforms, Euro Panel in focus today
Now traders will not be able to keep more than 4,000 quintals of sugar, the government has set a stock limit
Explained: No reel, focus now on 'real returns'! Gen-Z's share reached 40 percent in the stock market
Centre-state tussle over moong procurement, MP seeks 8.06 lakh MT procurement target, Centre approves 4.54 lakh MT
📜 Bills & Acts in focus
Legislation moving through Parliament and the assemblies that maps to this syllabus. Full catalogue → BillTracker.
Telecommunications Act, 2023
Corporate Laws Amendment Bill, 2026
Boilers Bill, 2024
Mussalman Wakf Repeal Bill, 2024
Oilfields Regulation and Development Amendment Bill, 2024
Banking & Financial Awareness 64
Why it matters: High-frequency for Bank PO/Clerk & RBI Grade B — note the regulator, the rate/term and the date.
RBI Gov Says Special Forex Schemes Garnered $ 32 Billion So Far
₹1 Crore Insurance Aid Handed to VAA’s Family
Naidu calls for campaign to explain El Niño effects, suitable crop strategies to farmers
देश में डॉलर का फ्लो बढ़े, बढ़े विदेशी निवेश.. G-Sec के रास्ते और टैक्स छूट समेत ये है RBI का 5-पॉइंट प्लान
Paytm Dreams The AI Dream
Top funds demand deeper valuation cut for Zepto IPO
July FPI inflows touch Rs 42,000 crore, top February record
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of 'spreading hatred', calls ICC war-crimes allegations' baseless'
RBI sees rupee as undervalued; FCNR(B) inflows cross $32 billion
Insurance company rejects all arguments: Youth seriously injured in accident will get a compensation of ₹1.06 crore
Betting probe widens: ₹70,000cr routed via 750 shell merchants, ₹19,600cr GST evasion suspected
Baseless allegations, says India on Pakistan’s claims of creating a flood-like situation by increasing flow of Chenab
Economy & Finance 797
Why it matters: Tie this to the indicator and its latest figure; recurs in Prelims & Bank GA.
Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: LTM
Security forces arrest top Maoist leader Misir Besra in Jharkhand
Go Digit, Graphite India, RVNL, HUDCO, Tanla Platforms, Euro Panel in focus today
Now traders will not be able to keep more than 4,000 quintals of sugar, the government has set a stock limit
Explained: No reel, focus now on 'real returns'! Gen-Z's share reached 40 percent in the stock market
Centre-state tussle over moong procurement, MP seeks 8.06 lakh MT procurement target, Centre approves 4.54 lakh MT
HUL upside maybe limited as margins face cost pressure
Hyd Built Strong Start-Up Talent, Infrastructure And Institutional Support
Indian IT stocks buck global tech slump, climb on earnings beat and AI optimism
The power bank on the plane caught fire.
1st direct freight train opens new India-Nepal chapter
Alagiri's daughter arrested for assaulting bank manager
India is second-largest sailor supplier in world
Reports, Indices & Summits 23
Why it matters: Near-certain GA question — the publisher, India's rank and the metric.
J&K accelerates business reforms to boost investment, growth
25 years ago: World Bank assistance for three projects in the state
State’s small airports see drop in AAI customer satisfaction index survey
State launches its own PGI ranking for 11,443 schools
Odisha Breaks Into NITI Aayog's Top Five Investment-Friendly States
Anirudh Coach Of Hyderabad Ranji Trophy Team
US tariff threat drags Nifty Pharma 1.3% lower at close; Lupin, PPL Pharma lead decline
Telangana Improves in National Performance Grading Index but Lags in Learning Outcomes
Telangana among top FDI hubs despite 13th rank in NITI Aayog index
Raj ranks 10th in NITI Aayog’s ‘Investment Readiness Index’
Goa vows to build on investment index feat
Gujarat Tops NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index 2026
Hyderabad, Bengaluru Flagged as Bioeconomy Hubs
Goa among top five states on Investment Friendliness Index
Persons & Appointments 76
Why it matters: Classic who's-who — the person, the post, the predecessor and the body.
J&K accelerates business reforms to boost investment, growth
If paper leaks, minister resigns; who answers when Ahmedabad leaks?, ask Congress councillors in civic body’s general board meeting
India Team Assistant Coach Resigns After England Series Loss, BCCI Informed: Report
Tollywood actress Pavala Shyamala passes away
CS reviews implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission in J&K
Telangana HC directs Chief Secretary to relieve IPS officer Ranganath from HYDRAA Commissioner post
Ministers Nirmal Kumar, Rajmohan appointed as members of Southern Zonal Committee
RBI sees rupee as undervalued; FCNR(B) inflows cross $32 billion
Nilekani to lead high-powered task force on exam reforms: Modi
CAG flags ₹12.86 cr loss in WBIDC's land deal with Flipkart in West Bengal
Pralhad Joshi assumes charge as Education Minister, begins ministry review
BJP tables 28 CAG reports to corner TMC over state spending and welfare
Union minister Pralhad Joshi's first reaction on additional charge of education ministry
International Relations 247
Why it matters: Note the country, the grouping/summit and India's stake — GS-II and General Awareness.
India’s Gen Z wants Pakistan to end terror activities: govt
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s China visit focused on advancing bilateral ties, trade, people-to-people exchanges, border peace: MEA
India, Nepal Revive Heritage Ties with Restoration of Lalitpur Sites
13 Indians stranded aboard vessel in Ukraine amid 'repeated drone, missile attacks'
Mariners, families seek protection amid West Asia conflict
Lured To Thailand, 3 Indian Men Tortured For Rs 69 Lakh Ransom By Gang Of 4 Pakistanis, 1 Indian
India terms so-called assembly elections in POJK as Pakistan’s attempt to camouflage its illegal occupation
IMD rain update: Thunderstorm, gusty winds, red alert issued for these districts; Rainfall forecast updated
1991 model revolution: Govt warns of famine if Cauvery water released to Tamil Nadu
CWRC directs Karnataka to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reviews India-China ties during Beijing visit
Albania’s Parliament Approves $302 Million US Defense Loan
India summons Ukraine envoy for ship attack, Kyiv seeks talks
IUST signs MoU with Paderborn University, Germany
Social Issues & Welfare 679
Why it matters: Map the scheme to its ministry, target group and outlay — GS-II / RBI ESI.
Caste Census: कौन, कितने और किस जाति के? जनगणना में पहली बार मिलेगा पूरा हिसाब; सवालों की तैयारी शुरू
Stinky box of old paint found under staircase in 100-year-old house, the couple was shocked when they opened it
Ahead of 2027 Punjab polls, AAP’s welfare spree sparks questions over timing, intent
NEET protest: All SOPs followed, pellet gun use on protesters authorised - CRPF review
Unwise to link women’s quota with delimitation: K.T. Rama Rao
Kerala Wants Relaxation On Transport Of Stone Aggregates
Cancer
DCRE police personnel in Karnataka to receive hardship allowance
Greater Chennai Corporation begins training session in tender procedures, 1,500 officials to participate
Shipping min Sonowal says no Indian seafarer should be caught in crossfire
Only 20% of Raj’s tribal villages get tap water under Centre’s flagship scheme
Gurugram Man Strangles Wife, Then Lies To Cops She Died Of Stomach Pain
Maharashtra police flags ‘cross-border disinformation’ campaign on NEET protests
Guntur police arrest six for ‘stealing’ 91 motor pump sets
Science & Technology 261
Why it matters: Remember the agency (ISRO/DRDO), the mission name and its first/largest tag.
Reports on alleged cybersecurity incident involving DRDO are incorrect: Sources
DRDO Cybersecurity: Has there been a breach in cybersecurity, which incident report has been termed as' false and unconfirmed 'by DRDO?
Pen-Paper To Optical Sensors: IIT Professor On Why JEE Hasn't Seen Leaks
Google India’s nodal officer booked for negligence over fraud app on Play Store
Gujarat govt launches mobile app for illegal mining complaints
PHED to launch QR-coded water bill system in Jaipur from Aug 10
Gig Workers May Go on Strike From Aug. 8
Meta apologises on PM Modi’s Facebook-video glitch
HPV vaccine can end cervical cancer, says Indian-American radiation oncologist
Video: Nuns challenge tech companies
Vivek Badrinath's column: How will AI trained in a few languages work for everyone?
Coast Guard airlifts ailing seafarer from ship off Gujarat coast despite adverse weather
Cops seek Google’s reply on ‘fraud’ apps
US ahead of China in AI, says Trump amid scrutiny of Chinese AI models
Awards & Sports 77
Why it matters: Quick recall — the winner, the field/event and the host/venue.
History, silver & semifinals! Gulveer, Harjinder Kaur lead India's strong Day 6 at CWG
Top News: Weather hit in many states; Pellet gun was run on the order of DCP in Delhi; India has so far 12 medals in CWG
Para shot putter Sharmila Dhankar wins gold
Boxing: Preity, Priya assured of medals
CWG 2026: Gulveer Singh creates history, becomes first Indian to win Men's 10,000m medal
CWG 202\ 1: How did the dream of becoming a Havildar lead to a silver medal? Gulveer Singh created history.
CWG 202\ 1: Who is Harjinder Kaur? Gained strength by running a chaff cutting machine, now won a silver medal for India
India Team Assistant Coach Resigns After England Series Loss, BCCI Informed: Report
CWG: Sharmila Dhankar creates history, wins gold in para shot put, ends 20-year drought
Kushare becomes first Indian to win silver in men's high jump in Commonwealth Games
Para shot putter Sharmila wins gold at CWG 2026; weightlifter Ajaya Babu and high jumper Sarvesh Kushare take silver
Commonwealth Games 202\ 1: Bindyarani wins bronze for India, reveals her plan for Asian Games!
Goa’s Kavita bags four medals in powerlifting
Works For Greenfield Radial Road To RRR Picks Up Pace
Polity & Governance 1916
Why it matters: Prelims favourite — fix the constitutional provision/Article and the authority involved.
Cabinet: Is the list of ministers final today?
Appeasement of Bangladeshi migrants: High Court fumes
Editorial | Supreme Court seals right to protest; govt move needs review
Centre may table bill to make deepfakes, digital arrest separate offences
SC commission's power capped: Supreme Court stays order on pending salaries; what's the matter?
NEET row: CBI chargesheets 13 in paper leak
Appointments of Information Commissioners to be completed in 6 weeks: Supreme Court to Tamil Nadu Government
Ahead of 2027 Punjab polls, AAP’s welfare spree sparks questions over timing, intent
Anti-Paper Leak Bill in Parliament: Priyanka Gandhi launches scathing attack on Education Minister
Governor’s office issues directive on Rajasthani language centres
Don't touch water bodies under garb of beautification, Supreme Court tells Bihar govt
Congress, BJP spar over Pralhad Joshi's pick as education minister
CBI files charge sheet against 13 accused in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case
Delulu, clock it, FOMO: Gen Z slang dominates Lok Sabha debate on NEET row
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