Weekly Digest: May 26 - June 1, 2026

This week, we focus on key developments in the economic and environmental sectors that have direct relevance to the UPSC syllabus.

Economy: RBI's Annual Report

The Reserve Bank of India released its annual report. The key takeaway for aspirants is the focus on managing inflation while supporting growth. Pay special attention to the terminology used regarding liquidity management.

Key Terms to Revise:

• Open Market Operations (OMO)
• Repo Rate vs Reverse Repo Rate
• Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)

Environment: New Ramsar Sites Declared

India has added two new wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites. This is a high-yield topic for Prelims.

What you need to do:

1. Locate these sites on a map.
2. Note down the state they are located in.
3. Check if they are part of any National Park or Wildlife Sanctuary.
4. Identify any flagship species associated with these wetlands.

Remember, the environment section heavily rewards map-based and locational knowledge.