CURRENT AFFAIRS

Monetary policy refers to the actions undertaken by a country's central bank—in India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)—to regulate the money supply, interest rates, and liquidity to ensure price stability and promote sustainable economic growth.

The Variable Repo Rate (VRR) is a type of liquidity adjustment tool used by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), where banks can borrow funds for the short term at market-determined interest rates through an auction mechanism. 

The 'Technology and Innovation Report 2025' report was released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

The Government of India has appointed renowned economist Dr. Poonam Gupta as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Usually, the wealth of a country is measured by its Gross Domestic Product or GDP.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are vehicles that are powered entirely or partially by electricity, instead of relying on traditional internal combustion engines (ICE) that run on fossil fuels like gasoline or diesel. 

Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal honeycomb lattice. 

Waqf is an Islamic concept referring to the process by which a Muslim donates property for religious or charitable purposes. 

Carbon Fiber is a polymer material made from graphite, consisting of thin, strong crystalline filaments of carbon. 

Critical minerals refer to natural resources that are vital for the economic security, technological advancement, and environmental sustainability of a country or region.