India has introduced new Harmonized System (HS) codes to facilitate the export of GI-recognized rice varieties: India has introduced new Harmonized System (HS) codes to facilitate the export of GI-recognized rice varieties like Red Rice, Black Rice, and Kalanamak Rice. This move aims to differentiate these premium varieties from general non-basmati rice, ensuring they are […]
Month: February 2025
2025 Chennai Open Title
2025 Chennai Open Title: French tennis player Kyrian Jacquet secured his maiden ATP title by winning the 2025 Chennai Open men’s singles championship. He triumphed over Elias Ymer of Sweden in the final, held on 9 February 2025 at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, Nungambakkam, Tamil Nadu.
IRS Officer Maimun Alam Appointed as Director in Ministry of Steel
IRS Officer Maimun Alam Appointed as Director in Ministry of Steel: The 2025 Henley Passport Index ranks 199 passports based on visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, using IATA data. Singapore tops the list, while India ranks 80th alongside Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Tajikistan. The report also tracks changes in global mobility trends.
Nokia Names Intel’s AI Chief Hotard as New CEO
Nokia Names Intel’s AI Chief Hotard as New CEO: Nokia has announced a leadership transition, with Justin Hotard set to take over as CEO on April 1, 2025, replacing Pekka Lundmark. Hotard, currently Intel’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Data Center & AI Group, brings vast expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and data […]
RBI Defers Liquidity Coverage Ratio and Project Financing Norms to 2026
RBI Defers Liquidity Coverage Ratio and Project Financing Norms to 2026: The RBI has deferred the implementation of Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and project financing norms by a year, now set for March 31, 2026. Originally planned for April 1, 2025, these norms required banks to maintain higher liquid assets, potentially impacting ₹4 lakh crore […]
India-EFTA Strengthen Economic Ties with the Inauguration of the India-EFTA Desk
India-EFTA Strengthen Economic Ties with the Inauguration of the India-EFTA Desk: India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – which comprises Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein – have taken a major step towards deeper economic collaboration with the inauguration of the India-EFTA Desk. This initiative follows the successful conclusion of the India-EFTA Trade and […]
Government Initiatives to Support Women Employees and Entrepreneurs in India
Government Initiatives to Support Women Employees and Entrepreneurs in India: The Government of India has launched several initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality in the workplace and supporting women entrepreneurs. These initiatives focus on creating a safe, secure, and non-discriminatory environment for women employees while also fostering women-owned enterprises. Through legislative measures and various programs, […]
Operation Devil Hunt : Bangladesh
Operation Devil Hunt : Bangladesh Bangladesh has launched a large-scale security operation, “Operation Devil Hunt,” targeting loyalists of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The move comes after protesters were attacked by gangs allegedly linked to Hasina’s regime. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has vowed to restore order and uphold democratic values. The unrest […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 10th February 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 10th February 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Cayman Islands : Earthquake
Cayman Islands : Earthquake A magnitude-7.6 earthquake shook the Caribbean Sea southwest of the Cayman Islands recently, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Cayman Islands is a British overseas territory in the Caribbean Sea located south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica. The Cayman Islands are made up of three distinct islands – Grand Cayman, […]
