Here’s your 28 June 2025 SSC CGL Current Affairs Digest, featuring essential updates across national policy, economy, environment, and governance:
🇮🇳 National & Government Affairs
1. Sagarmala Finance Corporation Inaugurated
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd., India’s first Maritime NBFC, to bridge financing gaps in port and shipping projects. Key tech tools like the SAGAR SETU platform and digital monitoring systems (DRISHTI) were also introduced pendulumedu.com
SSC relevance: Helps with questions on government initiatives in infrastructure, digital governance, and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
2. 10 Years of AMRUT
Launched in 2015, AMRUT celebrated its 10th anniversary on 28 June. The mission focuses on urban water supply, sewage management, and integrated city development .
SSC relevance: Key in urban governance and public utilities for GS Paper II.
💹 Economy & Banking
3. FPIs Infuse ₹13,107 Crore in Indian Markets
Foreign Portfolio Investors poured in ₹13,107 crore during 23–27 June, buoyed by India’s recent rate cut and global liquidity easing.
SSC relevance: Useful for macroeconomy and capital market questions.
4. RBI Conducts ₹1 Lakh Crore VRRR Operation
The RBI conducted a 7-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) operation, withdrawing ₹1 lakh crore from the banking system to absorb surplus liquidity.
SSC relevance: Important for banking awareness and monetary policy understanding.
📊 Economic Indicators
5. India Posts Q4 Current Account Surplus
For Q4 2024–25, India recorded a current account surplus of $4.6 billion (~0.5 % of GDP), driven by robust services exports and record remittances; merchandise trade deficit widened to $59.5 billion.
SSC relevance: Enhances knowledge in balance of payments and external sector trends.
🏦 Banking Sector Update
6. PSBs Urged to Boost Lending
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman directed Public Sector Banks to ramp up lending—especially to MSMEs, renewables, and emerging sectors—leveraging recent RBI rate cuts.
SSC relevance: Intersection of fiscal policy and financial inclusion.
7. Banks Closed on Fourth Saturday
28 June being the fourth Saturday, all banks are closed across India. However, digital banking remains functional.
SSC relevance: A practical GK snippet related to RBI banking norms.
🌊 Environment & Development
8. Wildlife Corridor on Delhi–Mumbai Expressway
NHAI opened India’s first wildlife corridor along the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan to ensure safe animal crossings.
SSC relevance: Bridging infrastructure development with biodiversity conservation, important in environment GS.
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📌 SSC-CGL Exam Snapshot
Topic
Key Details
Maritime Finance NBFC
Sagarmala Finance Corp boosts port-sector funding
Urban Development
AMRUT's decade-long push for urban services
FPIs Inflows
₹13,107 crore; driven by RBI rate cuts
Liquidity Management
₹1 lakh crore VRRR to mop surplus liquidity
Current Account Position
Q4 surplus of $4.6 bn (0.5% GDP)
PSB Credit Push
Targeted lending to MSMEs and renewables
Bank Holiday Schedule
Fourth Saturday closures; digital banking unaffected
Wildlife Protection
Corridor on national expressway for animal safety
Exam Tip: Make quick links like VRRR to liquidity adjustment, current account surplus to balance of payments, and Sagarmala NBFC to maritime infrastructure. Let me know if you want sample MCQs or a topic-by-topic breakdown!
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