Daily Current Affairs for CAT, XAT & MBA GDPI – January 4, 2026
Indian Economy & Policy
Stamp duty waived on farm loans up to Rs 2 lakh in Maharashtra
The revenue and forest department issued a government gazette notification in this regard on January 1. The waiver has come into effect from that date.
Centre pushes states to speed up farm scheme spending, warns of fund delays
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to strategically utilize budgets by March to avoid losses and ensure timely central fund release. He stressed prompt verification for PM-KISAN, expanding crop insurance, and timely claim settlements during a review meeting with state ministers.
Indian Politics & Governance
Get T20 WC games shifted from India to Sri Lanka: Government Adviser Asif tells BCB
The Shah Rukh Khan co-owned IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released the Bangladesh left-arm pacer, who was bought for ₹9.20 crore after a bidding war at last month's auctions in Abu Dhabi following BCCI's diktat
Where does India stand on acid attacks? | Explained
What is survivor and social activist Shaheen Malik fighting for? What happened to her case in court? How many cases were reported in 2023, the latest National Crime Records Bureau data available? Why is the crime severely under-reported? Why is the conviction rate low despite laws?
Indian Stock Market & IPOs
Oil market may absorb Maduro shock as global supplies swell
The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro following US airstrikes is unlikely to significantly disrupt the global oil market. Venezuela's oil infrastructure remains operational, and its declining output represents a small fraction of global supplies. While rebuilding the sector is ambitious, current oversupply forecasts suggest market stability.
Looking for 2026 winners? Hindustan Copper, BSE among 10 stocks with up to 36% upside
Improving macro indicators, stronger Q2 GDP growth, benign inflation and an end to corporate earnings downgrades underpin the positive view, he said, while identifying 10 fundamentally strong stocks offering potential upside of up to 36%.
Marketing, Brands & Consumer Trends
Bank holidays next week: Banks to be closed on these days between January 5 and January 12 – Check full list
Bank holidays are decided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which publishes a calendar every year notifying about the holidays. According to the chart, these are the bank holidays next week.
Mint Explainer | Why India’s winter power spike matters after a muted year for electricity demand
A late-December surge in electricity use highlights how weather-driven demand swings affect power prices, discom finances, and eventually consumer bills—after a surprisingly soft 2025.
Sports (Business & Governance)
Get T20 WC games shifted from India to Sri Lanka: Government Adviser Asif tells BCB
The Shah Rukh Khan co-owned IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released the Bangladesh left-arm pacer, who was bought for ₹9.20 crore after a bidding war at last month's auctions in Abu Dhabi following BCCI's diktat
Hockey India League: Princedeep Singh shines in a shootout again as Tamil Nadu Dragons and Hyderabad Toofans play out thrilling 3-3 draw