PM Modi Announces Asiatic Lion Population Estimation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the seventh meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) at Sasan, Junagadh, Gujarat. The meeting, attended by Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav and other NBWL members, focused on critical wildlife conservation efforts, including the upcoming Asiatic lion […]
Month: March 2025
SEBI’s Total Income Rises 48% to ₹2,075 Crore in 2023-24
SEBI’s Total Income Rises 48% to ₹2,075 Crore in 2023-24: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recorded a 48% year-on-year growth in its total income, reaching ₹2,075 crore in FY 2023-24. The increase was primarily driven by higher earnings from fees and subscriptions. SEBI’s fee income surged significantly compared to the previous fiscal […]
SIDBI and Federal Bank Partner to Strengthen MSME Financing
SIDBI and Federal Bank Partner to Strengthen MSME Financing: The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Federal Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance financial support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This collaboration aims to boost the MSME ecosystem by offering various financial services, including project finance, machinery […]
China Increases Defence Budget by 7.2% in 2025
China Increases Defence Budget by 7.2% in 2025: China has announced a 7.2% increase in its defence budget for 2025, continuing its efforts to modernize and expand its military capabilities. The budget, which amounts to approximately $245 billion, was revealed at the National People’s Congress (NPC), the annual legislative meeting of the country. With this […]
PhonePe Launches ‘Insuring HEROES’ Campaign for International Women’s Day 2025
PhonePe Launches ‘Insuring HEROES’ Campaign for International Women’s Day 2025: PhonePe, one of India’s leading digital payment platforms, has launched its ‘Insuring HEROES’ campaign ahead of International Women’s Day (March 8, 2025). The initiative aims to promote financial security among women by offering exclusive discounts on select term life and health insurance plans. Available on […]
HDFC Bank Signs MoU with Indian Air Force and CSC Academy; Launches Project HAKK
HDFC Bank Signs MoU with Indian Air Force and CSC Academy; Launches Project HAKK: HDFC Bank, under its Parivartan initiative, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Air Force (IAF) and CSC Academy to launch Project HAKK (Hawai Anubhavi Kalyan Kendra). This initiative is designed to support defence pensioners, veterans, and their […]
India Ranks 4th in Global Wealth Rankings: Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2025
India Ranks 4th in Global Wealth Rankings: Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2025 The London-based global property consultancy firm, Knight Frank, released the 19th edition of ‘The Wealth Report 2025’, providing a comprehensive analysis of the global distribution of wealth. The report highlights the growing number of High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) worldwide, with India securing the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 7th March 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 7th March 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Antarctic Circumpolar Current
Antarctic Circumpolar Current: A groundbreaking study has revealed that the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)—the world’s most powerful ocean current—is slowing down due to melting ice sheets. The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is the strongest ocean current globally, flowing clockwise (from west to east) around Antarctica and connecting the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. As the […]
Bangus Valley : New Rule
Bangus Valley : New Rule The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday (March 6, 2025) announced a new set of rules for Bangus, a far-off tourist spot near the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir, in a bid to promote it as an ecotourism destination Lying within the Trans-Himalayan area, Bangus is a unique […]
