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23 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 23 August 2026
AI summaries of PIB, RBI, All India Radio and national newspaper reports, organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision. Every story links to its source.
24 current-affairs updates for major exams.
US national debt has crossed $40 trillion, according to Jefferies research, intensifying fiscal strain and pushing Treasury yields higher. Elevated yields threaten equity markets and limit the Federal Reserve's ability…
Read full storyIndia is intensifying trade engagement with South American nations — Chile, Argentina, and Brazil — to secure critical minerals and expand market access. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will lead joint trade meetings…
Read full storyRBI launched a special USD-INR Forex Swap facility on June 8, 2026, to attract foreign currency inflows via FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs. As of August 21, 2026, total inflows reached USD 72,848 million, with FCNR(B…
Read full storyThe RBI announced that its special USD-INR forex swap facility has attracted $72.85 billion in inflows as of August 21, 2026. FCNR-B deposits constituted the bulk at $65.4 billion, reflecting strong NRI confidence. This…
Read full storyGlobal crude oil prices surged to near four-week highs after the 60-day US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) expired without a permanent peace agreement. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed as Iran refu…
Read full storyIndia received $72.8 billion in dollar inflows via RBI's special swap facility as of August 21, 2024, through FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and overseas foreign currency borrowings. This facility was introduced to boost forei…
Read full storySEBI has proposed stricter advertising norms for online bond platforms to safeguard retail investors from misleading promotional claims. The new rules require standardized disclosures for specific securities and mandate…
Read full storyIndia's sugar production estimate for the 2024-25 season has been revised downward to 27 million tonnes from an earlier 32 million tonnes, causing opening stocks to shrink to 8.5 million tonnes. The government permitted…
Read full storySEBI's FY26 study reveals 88% of individual F&O traders incurred losses, with options contributing 92% of aggregate losses. Despite declining volumes, retail losses persist, validating Warren Buffett's warnings on deriv…
Read full storyIndia's inclusion in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index remains delayed due to operational accessibility hurdles, though a phased entry is still expected. This inclusion could attract $15–25 billion in foreign in…
Read full storySEBI has proposed a new Fixed Income Channel Partner network to expand retail participation in the bond market, especially in smaller cities. Eligible individuals and firms can register by meeting certification standard…
Read full storyPM Modi addressed the ET World Leaders Forum 2026, highlighting India's economic transformation through PLI scheme (Rs 2.5L cr investment, 14L jobs), governance reforms (40K+ compliances removed, 1500+ laws abolished),…
Read full storyRBI's Weekly Statistical Supplement (Aug 14, 2026) shows India's forex reserves at $716.9 billion, rising $9.9 billion weekly and $21.8 billion year-on-year. Gold reserves surged $25.75 billion YoY to $111.4 billion. Sc…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.70 lakh on Progfin Private Limited on August 19, 2026, for non-compliance with KYC Directions. The penalty was levied under Section 58(G)(1)(b) read with Sectio…
Read full storyThe RBI announced auction of State Government Securities (SGS) worth ₹20,100 crore on August 25, 2026, via E-Kuber platform. Seven states — Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nad…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 7-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) on August 24, 2026, to absorb surplus liquidity. The notified amount is ₹2,50,000…
Read full storyRBI imposed ₹8.10 lakh penalty on Shri Ram Finance Corporation Pvt Ltd on August 19, 2026, for non-compliance with Governance and KYC directions. Violations included failure to obtain prior RBI approval for director app…
Read full storyRBI announced auction of 91-Day (₹9,000 cr), 182-Day (₹8,000 cr), and 364-Day (₹7,000 cr) Treasury Bills totaling ₹24,000 crore on August 27, 2026, with settlement on August 28, 2026. The auction uses price-based multip…
Read full storyRBI's Money Market Operations on August 20, 2026, show total overnight segment volume of ₹6,43,139.41 crore at a weighted average rate of 5.05%. Triparty Repo dominated with ₹4,41,475 crore volume. Key RBI operations in…
Read full storySEBI has permitted Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to use digital signatures for Power of Attorney documents, removing the requirement for notarisation and apostillisation. This regulatory reform aims to simplify and…
Read full storyFTSE Russell has designated BSE as an eligible exchange for its equity indices, with BSE main board stocks to be assessed from March 2027. New listings will undergo fast-track screening, while dual-listed companies will…
Read full storySEBI data reveals 88% of retail investors lost money in F&O trading during FY26, with retail participation declining 18% — the sharpest drop in a decade. Regulatory tightening forced many new traders out, concentrating…
Read full storyThe Central Government has re-appointed Shri Anand Gopal Mahindra as part-time, Non-official Director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India for a period of four years with effect from August 20, 2026, or until f…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India announced a 3-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction of ₹1.5 lakh crore on August 21, 2026, under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) to manage surplus liquidity. The auction window…
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