RBI Increases UPI Lite Wallet and Transaction Limits: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the UPI Lite wallet limit to Rs 5,000, with an increase in the per-transaction limit to Rs 1,000. This adjustment, announced after the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on October 9, 2024, aims to promote wider adoption of […]
Month: December 2024
US Approves $1.17 Billion Deal for Indian Navy Chopper Equipment
US Approves $1.17 Billion Deal for Indian Navy Chopper Equipment: The outgoing Biden administration has approved a $1.17 billion deal under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program to supply advanced communication systems, sensors, and logistical support for the Indian Navy’s Sikorsky MH-60R multi-role helicopters. The deal, part of a broader strategy to counter challenges in […]
NSIC Pays Record Dividend of Rs. 37.97 Crore for FY 2023-24
NSIC Pays Record Dividend of Rs. 37.97 Crore for FY 2023-24: The National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC), a Mini Ratna enterprise under the Ministry of MSME, achieved a milestone by paying its highest-ever dividend of Rs. 37.97 crore to the Government of India for the financial year 2023-24. Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, […]
India Efforts to Reduce Snakebite Deaths by 2030
India Efforts to Reduce Snakebite Deaths by 2030: This initiative aims to reduce the high mortality and morbidity rates associated with snakebites, particularly in rural and tribal areas, and aligns with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) target of halving global snakebite deaths and injuries by 2030. By mandating reporting of all snakebite cases and deaths, […]
PMGDISHA Achieves 6.39 Crore Digital Literacy
PMGDISHA Achieves 6.39 Crore Digital Literacy: The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA), launched to bridge the digital literacy gap in rural India, has successfully trained 6.39 crore individuals, surpassing its target of 6 crore rural households as of March 31, 2024. This initiative, under the Digital India Programme, aimed to empower one member […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 4th December 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 4th December 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Global One-Stop Centres
Global One-Stop Centres: The Ministry of External Affairs’ proposal to establish nine One-Stop Centres (OSCs) has received approval from the Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. These centres aim to provide comprehensive assistance to women in vulnerable situations, addressing their immediate needs and offering critical support. Out of the nine proposed […]
Nazca Lines : Study
Nazca Lines : Study Artificial intelligence was used by the researchers to discover more mysterious Nazca geoglyphs in Peru. Nazca Lines are a group of geoglyphs, or large designs made on the ground by creators using elements of the landscape such as stones, gravel, dirt or lumber. These are located in the arid Peruvian coastal […]
High Risk Food Category
High Risk Food Category: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to treat the packaged drinking and mineral water segment as a “High Risk Food Category”. Food products that come under the “High Risk” category are subjected to mandatory risk-based inspections. They include dairy, meat, fish egg, and food items intended […]
Jim Corbett National Park : Misuse Of Drones And Cameras Planted
Jim Corbett National Park : Misuse Of Drones And Cameras Planted A study has concluded that the drones and cameras originally planted in the Jim Corbett National Park for conservation activities, such as monitoring animals, are being deliberately misused by local government officials and men to surveil women without consent. Jim Corbett National Park is […]
