{"id":34639,"date":"2025-06-24T12:42:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T07:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=34639"},"modified":"2025-06-24T12:42:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T07:12:15","slug":"revised-psl-norms-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Revised PSL Norms 2025: RBI Cuts Lending Targets for Small Finance Banks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#Revised_PSL_Norms_2025_%E2%80%93_RBI_lowers_priority_sector_lending_target_for_Small_Finance_Banks_from_75_to_60_effective_FY_2025%E2%80%9326_Know_the_impact_history_and_exam-relevant_facts\" >Revised PSL Norms 2025 \u2013 RBI lowers priority sector lending target for Small Finance Banks from 75% to 60% effective FY 2025\u201326. Know the impact, history, and exam-relevant facts.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#RBI_Slashes_Priority_Sector_Lending_Norms_for_Small_Finance_Banks_in_FY_2025%E2%80%9326\" >RBI Slashes Priority Sector Lending Norms for Small Finance Banks in FY 2025\u201326<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#What_Has_Changed\" >What Has Changed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#Regulatory_Basis\" >Regulatory Basis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#Why_RBI_Made_the_Shift\" >Why RBI Made the Shift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#Impacts_Implications\" >Impacts &amp; Implications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#Significance_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\" >Significance for Government Exam Aspirants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#Long%E2%80%91Term_Implications\" >Long\u2011Term Implications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#Historical_Context_Priority_Sector_Lending_by_SFBs\" >Historical Context: Priority Sector Lending by SFBs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#Genesis_Objectives_of_SFBs\" >Genesis &amp; Objectives of SFBs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#PSL_Mandate_Since_Inception\" >PSL Mandate Since Inception<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#Recalibration_of_PSL_Norms\" >Recalibration of PSL Norms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CRBI_Reduces_PSL_Norms_for_Small_Finance_Banks%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cRBI Reduces PSL Norms for Small Finance Banks\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#1_What_is_Priority_Sector_Lending_PSL\" >1. What is Priority Sector Lending (PSL)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#2_What_was_the_earlier_PSL_target_for_Small_Finance_Banks\" >2. What was the earlier PSL target for Small Finance Banks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#3_What_are_the_new_PSL_norms_for_SFBs\" >3. What are the new PSL norms for SFBs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#4_Why_did_the_RBI_revise_PSL_targets_for_SFBs\" >4. Why did the RBI revise PSL targets for SFBs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#5_Will_this_revision_affect_financial_inclusion\" >5. Will this revision affect financial inclusion?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/revised-psl-norms-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Revised_PSL_Norms_2025_%E2%80%93_RBI_lowers_priority_sector_lending_target_for_Small_Finance_Banks_from_75_to_60_effective_FY_2025%E2%80%9326_Know_the_impact_history_and_exam-relevant_facts\"><\/span><strong>Revised PSL Norms 2025<\/strong> \u2013 RBI lowers priority sector lending target for Small Finance Banks from 75% to 60% effective FY 2025\u201326. Know the impact, history, and exam-relevant facts.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RBI_Slashes_Priority_Sector_Lending_Norms_for_Small_Finance_Banks_in_FY_2025%E2%80%9326\"><\/span>RBI Slashes Priority Sector Lending Norms for Small Finance Banks in FY 2025\u201326<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced significant changes to the Priority Sector Lending (PSL) framework for Small Finance Banks (SFBs), set to take effect from the financial year 2025\u201326. The mandatory allocation of PSL loans by SFBs has been reduced from <strong>75% to 60%<\/strong> of their Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) or Credit Equivalent of Off-Balance Sheet Exposures (CEOBE), whichever is higher  While the <strong>core sector allocation of 40%<\/strong> remains unchanged, the <strong>flexible component<\/strong> has been scaled down to <strong>20%<\/strong>, replacing the previous 35% limit <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Has_Changed\"><\/span>What Has Changed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overall PSL Requirement<\/strong>: Decreased from 75% \u2192 60% of ANBC\/CEOBE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Core PSL Allocation<\/strong>: Remains at 40% of ANBC\/CEOBE across mandatory sectors like agriculture, MSMEs, housing, education, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible PSL Allocation<\/strong>: Reduced from 35% \u2192 20%, allowing SFBs to focus lending where they have a competitive advantage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulatory_Basis\"><\/span>Regulatory Basis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RBI exercised its authority under <strong>Section 22(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949<\/strong>, to revise these norms. The directive aligns SFB guidelines closer to scheduled commercial banks, providing similar operational flexibility <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_RBI_Made_the_Shift\"><\/span>Why RBI Made the Shift<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This strategic easing reflects RBI\u2019s intent to reduce compliance pressure on emerging SFBs, streamline their lending portfolios, and enhance credit risk management. Yet, it reinforces financial inclusion goals by preserving the mandatory 40% PSL allocation <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impacts_Implications\"><\/span>Impacts &amp; Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For SFBs<\/strong>: Improved balance sheet flexibility and opportunity to direct funds to higher-yield sectors.<br><strong>For PSL sectors<\/strong>: Ongoing focus remains via the unchanged 40%, though the total credit flow could diminish.<br><strong>For borrowers<\/strong>: Continued access to crucial credit, but growth in loan availability may slow under the 60% cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"revised-PSL-norms-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.moneycontrol.com\/static-mcnews\/2024\/12\/20241211061044_RBI-logo.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900\" alt=\"revised PSL norms 2025\" title=\"revised PSL norms 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">revised PSL norms 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span>Significance for Government Exam Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Policy Understanding<\/strong>: Understanding RBI\u2019s role in regulating specialized banks like SFBs is crucial for banking and economic policy sections of exams (e.g., IBPS, RBI Grade B, UPSC).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial Inclusion<\/strong>: Changes in PSL norms directly impact India&#8217;s efforts toward inclusive growth\u2014a core theme in economics and governance topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legislation Awareness<\/strong>: Connecting the shift to broader regulatory frameworks (e.g., Banking Regulation Act, 1949) is key for banking and civil service syllabi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long%E2%80%91Term_Implications\"><\/span>Long\u2011Term Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RBI\u2019s policy tweaks signal a move toward <strong>flexible regulation with focus on core development<\/strong>, a recurring examination motif in financial sector analyses.<br>It underlines central banking balancing acts\u2014<strong>economic growth vs. regulatory control<\/strong>\u2014essential knowledge for aspirants appearing in economics, banking awareness, or policy-making sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Priority_Sector_Lending_by_SFBs\"><\/span>Historical Context: Priority Sector Lending by SFBs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Genesis_Objectives_of_SFBs\"><\/span>Genesis &amp; Objectives of SFBs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small Finance Banks emerged from RBI\u2019s initiative in 2014 to extend basic banking to underserved sectors\u2014small farmers, MSMEs, and micro &amp; rural borrowers\u2014that mainstream banks often overlook <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSL_Mandate_Since_Inception\"><\/span>PSL Mandate Since Inception<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Originally, SFBs were mandated to direct <strong>75% of ANBC<\/strong> toward PSL, including a <strong>40% core requirement<\/strong> and <strong>35% flexible allocation<\/strong> for areas of competitive strength <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recalibration_of_PSL_Norms\"><\/span>Recalibration of PSL Norms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2025 revision aligns PSL requisites for SFBs with urban cooperative banks (also lowered to 60%), reflecting RBI\u2019s intent to reduce overlaps and standardize lending regulations across banking segments <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CRBI_Reduces_PSL_Norms_for_Small_Finance_Banks%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from \u201cRBI Reduces PSL Norms for Small Finance Banks\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S.No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The PSL target for SFBs is now 60% of ANBC\/CEOBE, down from 75%.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Core PSL lending remains at 40%, ensuring sustained priority lending.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The flexible component is reduced from 35% \u2192 20%, giving banks more discretion.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Effective from FY 2025\u201326, under RBI\u2019s authority via Banking Regulation Act.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The move eases compliance pressure on SFBs while maintaining support for essential sectors.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">revised PSL norms 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Priority_Sector_Lending_PSL\"><\/span>1. What is Priority Sector Lending (PSL)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PSL refers to the mandatory credit allocation by banks to specific sectors deemed important for the economy, like agriculture, MSMEs, education, housing, renewable energy, and others. This ensures financial inclusion and equitable credit distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_was_the_earlier_PSL_target_for_Small_Finance_Banks\"><\/span>2. What was the earlier PSL target for Small Finance Banks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Previously, SFBs were required to allocate <strong>75% of their Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC)<\/strong> to PSL sectors. This included a 40% core component and a 35% flexible portion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_are_the_new_PSL_norms_for_SFBs\"><\/span>3. What are the new PSL norms for SFBs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From FY 2025\u201326, the PSL target for SFBs will be <strong>reduced to 60% of ANBC\/CEOBE<\/strong>, with the core sector allocation unchanged at 40% and the flexible portion lowered to 20%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_did_the_RBI_revise_PSL_targets_for_SFBs\"><\/span>4. Why did the RBI revise PSL targets for SFBs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RBI revised the norms to reduce compliance burden, align SFB norms with other banking institutions, and offer more flexibility in credit deployment while maintaining focus on essential sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Will_this_revision_affect_financial_inclusion\"><\/span>5. Will this revision affect financial inclusion?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not significantly. Since the 40% core PSL requirement remains intact, lending to critical sectors will continue. However, the overall reduction could lead to marginally lower credit flow to PSL sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sports Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline 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