Daily current events play a crucial role in preparation for SSC, Banking, Railways, State PSC, Defence, and other government exams. Below are 20 important current events of today with brief explanations, curated strictly from an exam perspective.
1️⃣ Union Cabinet approves National Quantum Mission
The Union Cabinet approved the National Quantum Mission on 19 April 2023, with a total budget allocation of ₹6,000 crore.
The mission will be implemented from 2023 to 2031 and focuses on advancing India’s capabilities in quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing technologies.
Exam Focus: Mission name, budget, duration, sector
2️⃣ RBI keeps Repo Rate unchanged at 6.50%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to keep the Repo Rate unchanged at 6.50% on 8 December 2023 during its Monetary Policy Committee meeting.
This decision reflected RBI’s focus on controlling inflation while supporting economic growth.
Exam Focus: Repo Rate, current percentage, RBI policy
3️⃣ Shaktikanta Das continues as RBI Governor
Shaktikanta Das was reappointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India on 21 December 2021 for a second term.
He continues to serve in this role, which is a frequently asked static-cum-current topic in exams.
Exam Focus: RBI Governor name, appointment date
4️⃣ India ranks 4th globally in renewable energy capacity
According to data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) on 26 March 2024, India secured the 4th position globally in installed renewable energy capacity.
China ranked 1st in the same report.
Exam Focus: India’s rank, Rank-1 country, report source
5️⃣ ISRO successfully tests Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the Reusable Launch Vehicle – Landing Experiment on 22 June 2024.
The project aims to reduce the cost of future space missions through reusable technology.
Exam Focus: Organisation, project name, test date
6️⃣ Odisha Government launches ‘Ama School’ initiative
The Odisha Government launched the ‘Ama School’ initiative on 12 November 2023 to upgrade infrastructure in government schools.
The programme focuses on classrooms, sanitation, and overall learning environments.
Exam Focus: State scheme, launch date, objective
7️⃣ India–Japan sign MoU on semiconductor cooperation
India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Understanding on semiconductor cooperation on 20 July 2023.
The agreement aims to strengthen supply chains and promote advanced manufacturing.
Exam Focus: Countries involved, sector, MoU date
8️⃣ Ministry of Education launches PM SHRI scheme
The PM SHRI (Prime Minister Schools for Rising India) scheme was launched on 7 September 2022 by the Ministry of Education.
The scheme aims to develop model government schools across India.
Exam Focus: Scheme name, launch date, ministry
9️⃣ Defence Ministry approves procurement of indigenous equipment
The Ministry of Defence approved multiple capital acquisition proposals on 30 November 2023 for indigenously developed defence equipment.
This move supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Exam Focus: Ministry, approval date, initiative
🔟 Indian Navy commissions new guided missile destroyer
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Imphal on 26 December 2023, a stealth guided missile destroyer.
The induction enhances India’s maritime combat capability.
Exam Focus: Ship name, commission date, defence force
1️⃣1️⃣ World Bank projects India as fastest-growing major economy
The World Bank, in its Global Economic Prospects report released on 11 June 2024, projected India to remain the fastest-growing major economy.
Growth was attributed to strong domestic demand and investment.
Exam Focus: Organisation, report name, release date
1️⃣2️⃣ Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan announced
The Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan was announced on 12 May 2020 to promote self-reliance across key sectors of the Indian economy.
Defence manufacturing remains a major focus area.
Exam Focus: Initiative name, announcement date
1️⃣3️⃣ Chandrayaan-3 achieves successful Moon landing
ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully soft-landed on the Moon on 23 August 2023 near the lunar south pole.
India became the first country to achieve this feat.
Exam Focus: Mission name, landing date
1️⃣4️⃣ New criminal laws passed by Parliament
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam were passed in December 2023.
These laws replaced colonial-era criminal legislation.
Exam Focus: Law names, year of passage
1️⃣5️⃣ Gaganyaan Test Vehicle mission conducted
ISRO successfully conducted the Gaganyaan Test Vehicle-D1 mission on 21 October 2023.
The test was part of India’s human spaceflight programme.
Exam Focus: Mission name, test date
1️⃣6️⃣ Digital India Programme launched
The Digital India Programme was launched on 1 July 2015 to transform India into a digitally empowered society.
It covers digital infrastructure, governance, and services.
Exam Focus: Programme name, launch date
1️⃣7️⃣ India’s defence exports hit record level
India’s defence exports crossed ₹21,000 crore during FY 2023–24, as officially announced on 1 April 2024.
The growth is driven by indigenous defence manufacturing.
Exam Focus: Defence exports, financial year
1️⃣8️⃣ New Parliament building inaugurated
The new Parliament building was inaugurated on 28 May 2023 in New Delhi.
The building is part of the Central Vista redevelopment project.
Exam Focus: Inauguration date, project name
1️⃣9️⃣ India hosts G20 Leaders’ Summit
India hosted the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on 9–10 September 2023.
The New Delhi Declaration was adopted by consensus.
Exam Focus: Event name, host country, dates
2️⃣0️⃣ National Education Policy (NEP) approved
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was approved by the Union Cabinet on 29 July 2020.
The policy introduced major reforms in school and higher education.
Exam Focus: Policy name, approval date
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