Economy
India’s GDP Growth Rises to 7.8% in First Quarter of Current Fiscal Despite Global Headwinds
Exam Area: Economy
Official Source: Akashvani News
India’s Real GDP recorded a growth rate of 7.8% in the first quarter of Financial Year 2026-27, compared with 6.9% during the same period of the previous financial year.
Despite global economic headwinds, the Indian economy has maintained its growth momentum. Nominal GDP also registered a growth of 10.3% during the first quarter of the current financial year.
Key Facts:
- Financial Year: 2026-27
- Real GDP Growth in Q1: 7.8%
- Previous Year’s Q1 Growth: 6.9%
- Nominal GDP Growth: 10.3%
Sports
India’s Ankur Bhattacharjee Wins Maiden WTT Men’s Singles Title in Czechia
Exam Area: Sports
Official Source: Akashvani News
Indian table tennis player Ankur Bhattacharjee won his maiden WTT men’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Olomouc tournament in Czechia.
World No. 78 Ankur defeated third-seeded Slovenian player Deni Kozul 3-1 in the men’s singles final.
Ankur also won the men’s doubles gold medal with fellow Indian Akash Pal, completing a memorable campaign at the tournament.
Key Facts:
- Player: Ankur Bhattacharjee
- Sport: Table Tennis
- Tournament: WTT Feeder Olomouc
- Final Opponent: Deni Kozul
- Final Score: 3-1
- Men’s Doubles Gold: Ankur Bhattacharjee and Akash Pal
Lionel Messi Announces Retirement from International Football
Exam Area: Sports
Official Source: Akashvani News
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his 20-year international career with Argentina.
Messi’s international career includes one FIFA World Cup title, two Copa América titles, and a record 207 appearances for Argentina.
The 39-year-old announced his decision in a statement posted on his official Instagram account. He said the decision had been on his mind since Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, while the death of his father later reinforced his decision to step away from international football.
Key Facts:
- Player: Lionel Messi
- Country: Argentina
- International Career: 20 years
- FIFA World Cup Titles: 1
- Copa América Titles: 2
- International Appearances: 207
- Retirement Age: 39 years
International
PM Modi Participates in 6th World Nomad Games Opening Ceremony in Bishkek with SCO Leaders
Exam Area: International
Official Source: Akashvani News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other SCO leaders, participated in the official opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
The biennial World Nomad Games celebrate the rich sporting traditions, culture and heritage of nomadic civilisations, bringing together countries in a vibrant celebration of their shared cultural heritage.
Earlier, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, Prime Minister Modi held bilateral meetings with the leaders of Russia, Iran, the Kyrgyz Republic and Armenia.
Key Facts:
- Event: 6th World Nomad Games
- Venue: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Frequency: Biennial
- Focus: Sporting traditions, culture and heritage of nomadic civilisations
- PM Modi participated in the opening ceremony with SCO leaders.
Appointments
John Ternus Becomes Apple’s Fourth CEO
Exam Area: Appointments
Official Source: Apple
Apple has undergone a major leadership transition. John Ternus became Apple’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 1, 2026, while Tim Cook became the company’s Executive Chairman. Apple had announced the leadership transition in April 2026.
Before becoming CEO, John Ternus served as Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, leading hardware engineering for products including the iPhone, iPad, Mac and AirPods.
Key Facts:
- New CEO: John Ternus
- Company: Apple
- Effective From: September 1, 2026
- Former CEO: Tim Cook
- Tim Cook’s New Position: Executive Chairman
- Ternus’s Previous Position: Senior Vice President, Hardware Engineering
National
India and Bangladesh Discuss Mutual Interests to Strengthen People-to-People Ties
Exam Area: National
Official Source: Akashvani News
India and Bangladesh discussed various issues of mutual interest with the aim of strengthening people-to-people cooperation and ties between the two countries.
The discussion took place in Dhaka during a meeting between India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi and Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Adviser for the Ministry of Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir.
The two sides discussed issues related to advancing people-to-people cooperation and further strengthening bilateral relations.
Key Facts:
- Countries: India and Bangladesh
- Meeting Venue: Dhaka
- Main Objective: Strengthening People-to-People Cooperation
- Indian Representative: Dinesh Trivedi
- Bangladesh Representative: Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir