🇮🇳 Latest Current Affair (India) – 3 August 2026
What happened?
Bloomberg Index Services has postponed the inclusion of Indian government bonds in its Global Aggregate Bond Index, disappointing investors who had expected the move this year. The decision has affected the Indian bond market, with yields rising and foreign investors selling some government securities.
Why is it important?
- Inclusion in a global bond index generally attracts large foreign investments.
- It increases international demand for Indian government bonds.
- The delay has led to short-term market uncertainty.
- Investors are now closely watching the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) upcoming monetary policy announcement.
Exam Points (MPSC/UPSC/SSC)
- Organisation: Bloomberg Index Services
- Index: Global Aggregate Bond Index
- Affected: Indian Government Securities (G-Secs)
- Expected Impact: Delay in foreign capital inflows and higher bond yields in the short term.
MCQ
Q. Bloomberg recently postponed the inclusion of India’s government bonds in which global index?
A. MSCI Emerging Markets Index
B. Global Aggregate Bond Index
C. FTSE World Equity Index
D. Dow Jones Global Index
✅ Answer: B. Global Aggregate Bond Index
