Food prices surged 5.32%, hitting rural areas hardest (4.74% vs 3.92% urban). But here’s the twist: while tomatoes and ginger spiked, potatoes plunged 20%; and silver? Up a jaw-dropping 133%. For government job aspirants, this matters. Higher inflation means tighter budgets, costlier coaching, and harder living; especially in high-inflation states like Telangana (6.36%). With July’s data coming soon, expect policy signals to ripple into exam cycles and subsidy plans. Stay sharp; your ₹500 notes won’t stretch as far next month.