Here’s your SSC CGL focused Hindi Current Affairs for 6 August 2025, curated for clarity and exam relevance:
🏦 Economy & Financial Policy
⚖️ RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.50% with ‘Dovish Pause’
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, decided to maintain the policy repo rate at 5.50%—after three consecutive reductions totaling 100 basis points.
Despite subdued inflation (CPI at 2.1% in June) and favorable monsoon data, the RBI adopted a measured stance to evaluate incoming data on the impact of past cuts, global trade risks, and liquidity dynamics before delivering further rate adjustments. The inflation forecast for FY2026 is expected to be revised downward modestly.
SSC relevance: Monetary policy instruments, repo rate logic and inflation control strategy.
💱 RBI Intervention Stabilises Rupee amid U.S. Tariff Fears
The Indian rupee avoided record lows (~₹87.88/USD) due to likely intervention by the central bank. Markets remained cautious amid looming 25% U.S. tariffs on Indian imports, with inflation low but investor sentiment volatile. The currency closed at ~₹87.80/USD.
SSC relevance: Forex interventions, currency stability, global trade shocks.
🌀 Environment & Agriculture
☔ IMD Forecasts Average August Rainfall and Surplus in September
With July already 5% above the long-term average, IMD projects average rainfall in August and above-normal rains (>106%) in September. This benefits Kharif sowing (83 million ha planted so far) but poses risk to harvest if September rains persist.
SSC relevance: Monsoon trends, agriculture-linked planning, rainfall variability.
📈 Industry & Commerce
📊 West Bengal Reports 12% GST Growth in July
West Bengal’s Goods & Services Tax collections rose 12% YoY to ₹5,895 crore in July 2025, indicating economic recovery. State own-tax revenue is projected to reach ₹1.12 lakh crore for 2025–26.
SSC relevance: State finance indicators, GST revenue trends, fiscal health.
🚗 Governance & Innovation
⚡ NITI Aayog Launches India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI)
The India Electric Mobility Index tracks performance of states and UTs on EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and policy readiness—rated across 16 indicators. The tool is set to accelerate state-level EV planning and benchmarking.
SSC relevance: E‑governance innovation, sustainability policy, urban planning.
📌 SSC‑CGL Exam Snapshot
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RBI Rate Stance |
Monetary policy decision-making and inflation control |
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Rupee Stability Measures |
Currency intervention and trade tension sensitivity |
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Monsoon Outlook |
Impact on agriculture and rural economy |
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State GST Growth |
Macro indicators of state-level fiscal recovery |
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Electric Mobility Index |
Benchmarking EV achievements and infrastructure readiness |
💡 Exam Tips:
- Connect RBI’s policy pause to broader inflation and rate-cut narrative.
- Relate rupee fluctuations and RBI intervention to trade shocks.
- Link IMD rainfall forecasts to kharif sowing and rural economy.
- Use IEMI as a case-study in sustainable transport indices.
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