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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Five Major Rule Changes from August 1, 2026: Banking, CKYC 2.0, ITR, LPG and Railway Tatkal

Current Context  Several banking, taxation and public-service changes become relevant from August 1, 2026. However, some changes are institution-specific and not applicable across India. Banking Charges Ujjivan Small Finan…

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Delhi Government Approves Lakshmi Yojana

Current Context:  On July 28, 2026, the Delhi government approved the Lakshmi Yojana to provide monthly financial support to eligible women. The scheme aims to improve women’s financial security and household welfare. Mon…

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Current Affairs One- Liner: 29th July 2026

National:  In July 2026, t he Bihar government introduced the Bihar Shatabdi Asangathit Karyakshetra Kamagaar Yojana to provide financial assistance and soci al-security support to workers in the unorganised sector. Eligib…

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Current Affairs One- Liner: 28th July 2026

National:  On 27 July 2026 , Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the Mukhyamantri Machhuara Samman Nidh i Yojana to provide financial assistance to fishermen dependent on reservoirs, strengthen …

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Banks Collect ₹7,086 Crore in FY26 Penalties

Current Context: On 28 July 2026, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed the Rajya Sabha that banks collected ₹7,086.63 crore as minimum average balance penalties during FY 2025–26. Private sector banks c…

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Edelweiss Mutual Fund Launches India’s First REIT-Oriented Index Fund

Current Context: In July 2026, Edelweiss Mutual Fund announced the Edelweiss Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund, described as India’s first REIT-oriented mutual fund. It offers investors exposure to listed Real Estate I…

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OmniCard Launches India’s First Flexi Benefits Basket on UPI

Current Context: On 27 July 2026, OmniCard, operated by Eroute Technologies Private Limited, launched what it described as India’s first Flexi Benefits Basket on UPI for tax-efficient employee benefits. The p latform comb…

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Current Affairs One- Line: 26th & 27th July 2026

National:  Prime Mi nister Narendra Modi announced an examination-reform task force headed by Nandan Nilekani to recommend technological, administrat ive and security improvements for preventing paper leaks and making Indi…

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PM Modi’s Exam Security Task Force: Members, Objectives, Key Highlights

Current Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a High-Powered Task Force on Examination Reforms on 26 July 2026,  headed by Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys and former Chairman of UIDAI. The pa nel has six …

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