RBI Delays Implementation of Basel III Disclosure Rules to April 1, 2027

Current Context:  On July 30, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India postponed the implementation of the revised Basel III Pillar 3 disclosure norms to April 1, 2027. The decision gives banks additional time to upgrade their sy…

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Current Affairs One- Liner: 1st August 2026

National:  On July 30, 2026, the Lok Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, providing statutory protection to Van de Mataram. The Bill makes deliberate insult, disrespect or obst…

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NCDEX Launches ‘Nidhi’ Mutual Fund Transaction Platform for Rural Investors

Current Context:  On July 29, 2026, SBI Card and Google Pay launched the Google Pay Flex SBI Card, a fully digital co-branded credit card offering UPI payments, rewards and flexible repayment options. SBI Card and Google …

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Current Affairs One- Liner: 31st July 2026

National:  On July 30, 2026, the Ladakh administration declared 23 archaeological, historical and cultural sites as protected monuments under the Jammu and K ashmir Ancient Monuments Preservation Act. The decision provide…

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RBI Proposes Demat-Only Securitisation Notes

Current Context:   On July 27, 2026, the RBI proposed that securitisation notes should be issued only in demat form while retaining the minimum investment limit of ₹1 crore. RBI proposal: Securitisation notes will be issu…

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Current Affairs One- Liner: 30th July 2026

National:  On July 31 and August 1, 2026, Vastra Utsav 2026 was organised in Chennai to showcase Indian handlooms, traditional textiles, handicrafts and sustainable fashion. T he event promoted the work of weavers, artisa…

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Sarvam AI Launches Epoch Builder Edition

Current Context:   On July 30, 2026, Sarvam AI organised the Builder Edition of Sarvam Epoch in Bengaluru. The invite-only event focused on helping developers build applications using Sarvam AI’s sovereign artificial-int…

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RBI to Wind Up Paytm Payments Bank

Current Context:  The Delhi High Court ordered the winding up of Paytm Payments Bank Limited in July 2026, following a petition filed by the Reserve Bank of India. The R BI had cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Paymen…

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