New ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan: Dr. V. Narayanan will succeed S. Somanath as Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman and Secretary of the Department of Space (DoS), starting 14th January 2025, for a two-year tenure.Narayanan’s Role in ISRO’s 2025 Missions: As ISRO Chairman, Narayanan will oversee the launch of NVS-02 for India’s navigation system, […]
Day: January 10, 2025
Public Distribution System
Public Distribution System: Recent reports from states like Jharkhand, Odisha, and Bihar highlight the challenges of exclusion, inefficiency, and exploitation in the PDS, affecting marginalized communities such as the Musahars.
Gaddi Dog
Gaddi Dog: The Gaddi dog, a loyal and resilient shepherd dog from the Himalayas, has been officially recognized as an indigenous breed by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR).Found in: Pir Panjal range, Jammu & Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. Indigenous tag granted by: National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) under the Indian […]
Appointment of Shri Ashish Naithani as Judge of Uttarakhand High Court
Appointment of Shri Ashish Naithani as Judge of Uttarakhand High Court: The Central Government appointed Shri Ashish Naithani, a distinguished judicial officer, as a judge of the Uttarakhand High Court. This appointment addresses the current shortfall in the court’s sanctioned strength of 11 judges, as it has been functioning with only 6 judges, leaving 5 […]
Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana
Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana: The Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana is a financial assistance scheme launched by the Jharkhand government to empower women across the state. Initially launched in August 2024 by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the scheme aims to enhance the financial security of women by providing direct cash transfers. This initiative addresses […]
Martin Guptill Announces Retirement from International Cricket
Martin Guptill Announces Retirement from International Cricket: New Zealand’s prolific opener, Martin Guptill, has officially retired from international cricket, concluding a distinguished 14-year career that began in 2009. Throughout his tenure, Guptill represented the Black Caps in 198 One Day Internationals (ODIs), 122 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), and 47 Test matches, amassing a total of 14,877 […]
RBI Lifts Lending Restrictions on Asirvad Micro Finance and DMI Finance
RBI Lifts Lending Restrictions on Asirvad Micro Finance and DMI Finance: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted the restrictions imposed on Asirvad Micro Finance Limited and DMI Finance Private Limited, allowing them to resume loan sanctioning and disbursal operations immediately.
Indian microfinance sector has grown by over 2,100% in the past 12 years
Indian microfinance sector has grown by over 2,100% in the past 12 years: Over the past 12 years, India’s microfinance sector has experienced an extraordinary expansion, with its business increasing from ₹17,264 crore in March 2012 to ₹3.93 lakh crore by November 2024—a growth of over 2,100%. This significant rise underscores the sector’s pivotal role […]
Growth forecast of 6.3% for FY25
Growth forecast of 6.3% for FY25: The State Bank of India (SBI) has revised its GDP growth forecast for the financial year 2024-25 (FY25) to 6.3%, slightly below the National Statistical Office’s (NSO) projection of 6.4%. This adjustment reflects concerns over a slowdown in lending and manufacturing, coupled with a high base effect from the […]
Goa’s ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’
Goa’s ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant launched the ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ under the state’s Swayampurna Goa 2.0 initiative. This program aims to empower women by providing them with training and opportunities to become Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) agents, thereby promoting financial literacy and expanding life insurance coverage at the grassroots level.
