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24 July 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 24 July 2026
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India and Israel concluded the second round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, covering goods, services, customs, intellectual property, and technical standards. Both sides held constructive discussions and rea…
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ICICI Bank raised $1 billion via a 5-year dollar bond, the largest such issue by an Indian private lender in nearly 14 years. The bond was priced at 100 basis points over US Treasuries, tighter than initial guidance, an…
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India's new ecommerce export reforms aim to transform thousands of MSMEs into global exporters by linking small-town manufacturers with overseas buyers via platforms like Amazon and Flipkart. The policy integrates with…
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On Friday, the Indian rupee avoided a record low after the Reserve Bank of India intervened through state-run banks selling dollars to counter pressure from rising oil prices and increased corporate hedging. This timely…
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The European Central Bank (ECB) is considering raising minimum reserve requirements for commercial banks to reduce interest payments by the Eurosystem, potentially saving nearly €4 billion annually. This move aims to ad…
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India will launch a common customer ID system for banks and insurers starting August 2025 under the Central KYC 2.0 framework, with mutual funds joining later. This initiative allows customers to authorize data access o…
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State Bank of India plans to issue its first rupee-denominated perpetual debt of 2026, aiming to raise ₹5,000 crore within two weeks. The Basel III-compliant bonds carry a five-year call option and are expected to be co…
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India's private sector growth hit a 4-year low in July as the HSBC Flash India Composite PMI fell to 54.3 from 57.1 in June, driven by a sharp services sector slowdown. Compiled by S&P Global, the index remains above th…
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India's private sector growth hit a four-year low in July 2024, with both manufacturing and services sectors slowing due to weaker demand and declining new orders. The S&P Global India Composite PMI fell to 58.1 from 60…
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The Reserve Bank of India intervened in the foreign exchange market by selling US dollars to prevent the rupee from hitting a record low. This move came amid surging global crude oil prices driven by escalating geopolit…
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India concluded its 8th Trade Policy Review at the WTO, where members acknowledged its constructive engagement and economic resilience. India reaffirmed commitment to transparent, WTO-consistent trade policies and pushe…
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The article highlights the growing crisis of trust in India's competitive examination system due to recurring paper leaks, which undermines the aspirations of millions seeking social mobility through education. It empha…
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U.S. President Donald Trump's temporary 10% worldwide tariff has expired, triggering new tariffs on India and other countries over forced labour concerns. This development marks a shift in U.S. trade policy targeting la…
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SEBI has proposed transferring the administration of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) from its direct oversight to Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) like stock exchanges and depositories. This structural shift ai…
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The article explains the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, focusing on its provisions for vendor protection, mandatory surveys before eviction, and the role of Town Ve…
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The United States has imposed a 10% tariff on imports from India and 16 other nations, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the UK, following a forced labor investigation. The move targets countries that failed to ban im…
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced a fast-track process for securities transmission, aimed at simplifying the claims process for investors. This new framework eliminates the need for probat…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced via a self-recorded video on X that the Union Cabinet will consider a draft Bill to establish Fast-Track Courts and impose stringent punishments for paper leak offenders. He stated…
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized at the East Asia Summit that international waterways must remain safe and unimpeded, condemning attacks on seafarers and civilian shipping. The Ministry of External Aff…
Read full storyThe US House of Representatives has passed a significant defense policy bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027, amounting to a record $1.15 trillion. The approval, which came through a…
Read full storyAt the 21st East Asia Summit held in Manila, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the need for safe and unblocked international waterways. He condemned attacks on seafarers and civilian shipping, advoc…
Read full storyDuring the ASEAN Regional Forum meetings in Manila, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized India's commitment to zero tolerance against terrorism. He engaged in discussions with Brunei’s Foreign Minister…
Read full storyThe 2nd Bharat Green Hydrogen Summit 2026 was addressed by Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, emphasizing India's potential as a global leader in the green hydrogen sector. The summit hi…
Read full storyThe Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has successfully transferred four indigenous technologies to the industry, along with the launch of an IoT-enabled rural water service delivery system. This initi…
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