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Indian Banks & State Firms Rush to Raise Bonds Ahead of Key Economic Events

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

Multiple major Indian banks and state-owned firms are planning to issue up to US $3.5 billion in bond sales in the near term — just ahead of India’s upcoming GDP data release and the next monetary-policy announcement by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The rush reflects issuers’ intention to lock in financing before interest-rates […]

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RBI Steps In to Prevent Sharp Rupee Fall

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India intervened in the foreign-exchange market before trading began on 24 November 2025 as the rupee was weakening rapidly. The currency had fallen past ₹88.80 in earlier sessions and was showing momentum towards ₹89.50–₹90 per US dollar. A move beyond ₹90 would have created panic, speculative trading and additional volatility. One-liner: […]

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US Approves Javelin Missile System Sale to India: Key Defence Update

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The United States has approved the possible sale of the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile system to India under the Foreign Military Sales programme. The estimated value of the package is USD 45 million, aimed at strengthening India’s land-warfare and deterrence capabilities. The US government stated that the deal will enhance India’s ability to meet current […]

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Cabinet’s Move: Rationalisation of Royalty Rates for Critical Minerals

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2025

The Union Cabinet of India chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 12 November 2025 approved the rationalisation of royalty rates for four minerals considered critical for green-energy transition and high-tech industries: graphite, caesium, rubidium and zirconium. One-liner: The Cabinet approved new royalty rates for graphite, caesium, rubidium and zirconium on 12 Nov

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India–US 10-Year Defence Framework: A New Era in Strategic Ties

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

India and the United States have signed a 10-year defence framework agreement, marking a major milestone in their growing strategic and military partnership. The agreement was formalised during the meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur on October 31, 2025. One-liner: India and the US signed […]

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Major Defence Acquisition Plan Approved: ₹79,000 Crore Boost for Armed Forces

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by the Defence Minister has cleared procurement proposals worth around ₹79,000 crore for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force to enhance operational capabilities. Revision one-liner: DAC approves defence procurements worth ₹79,000 crore across all three services. This marks a major step in strengthening India’s military

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RBI’s Dollar Sales & Rupee Pressure: What’s Happening?

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

In August 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold around USD 7.6 billion in the spot forex market to support the rupee, which was facing depreciation pressure. At the same time, the rupee’s Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) slipped to about 97.6, indicating undervaluation and improved export competitiveness. Revision one-liner: RBI sold USD 7.6 […]

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EduPulse Current Affairs MCQ Paper – October 2025

By Editor - News Desk October 19, 2025

This practice set is part of the EduPulse Standard Plan, designed to help aspirants prepare for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and State PSC examinations. The questions are based on the most relevant national and international current events of the week, covering economy, environment, defence, and governance. Candidates are advised to attempt all questions within

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India’s Defence Export Push: Akash Missile System & Brazil

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

Context & Key Announcement India is leveraging its indigenous air-defence system, the Akash missile system, in a strategic defence export bid to Brazil. India has formally offered the Akash system as part of efforts to deepen bilateral defence cooperation and promote co-development and co-production of weapon systems. Revision one-liner: India has offered its Akash

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Government’s Gold Bond Debt Hits ₹1.5 Lakh Crore: What’s the Story?

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

In the current financial year, due to a sharp rally in gold prices, the outstanding liability on Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) held by the government has surged to a record ₹1.5 lakh crore. Revision one-liner: Government’s SGB debt has climbed to ₹1.5 lakh crore amid gold’s rally. Despite rising prices, there has been little premature […]