Dadasaheb Phalke Birth Anniversary: On April 30, 2025, India celebrates the 155th birth anniversary of Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, famously known as Dadasaheb Phalke. Hailed as the Father of Indian Cinema, Phalke’s pioneering journey began in an era when filmmaking was virtually unknown in India. Through his vision, persistence, and courage, he created India’s first full-length […]
Day: May 2, 2025
Amazon Launched Satellite for Project Kuiper Broadband Internet
Amazon Launched Satellite for Project Kuiper Broadband Internet: Amazon has initiated the deployment of its ambitious $10 billion Project Kuiper, launching its first batch of 27 satellites aimed at providing global broadband connectivity, especially to remote and rural areas. This launch marks the beginning of Amazon’s challenge to SpaceX’s Starlink, which already has over 8,000 […]
RBI Directs Banks to Ensure Regular Dispensing of ₹100 and ₹200 Notes
RBI Directs Banks to Ensure Regular Dispensing of ₹100 and ₹200 Notes: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated that banks and White Label ATM Operators (WLAOs) ensure that ATMs dispense ₹100 and ₹200 denomination banknotes on a regular basis. This directive is set to roll out in phases, with specific deadlines for implementation.The […]
RBI Launches 3 Key Surveys for Monetary Policy Input
RBI Launches 3 Key Surveys for Monetary Policy Input: To fine-tune India’s monetary policy based on real-time household sentiments, the RBI has initiated three surveys: the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH), the Urban Consumer Confidence Survey (UCCS), and the Rural Consumer Confidence Survey (RCCS). These tools are vital for assessing inflation trends, consumer confidence, […]
Ex-RAW Chief Alok Joshi Appointed Head of Revamped National Security Board
Ex-RAW Chief Alok Joshi Appointed Head of Revamped National Security Board: Amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, India has overhauled its National Security Advisory Board (NSAB). The former chief of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), Alok Joshi, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the NSAB. This restructuring, driven by […]
Right to Digital Access: Supreme Court Directs Changes in KYC Process for Disabled Persons
Right to Digital Access: Supreme Court Directs Changes in KYC Process for Disabled Persons The Supreme Court’s ruling to calls for the revision of digital KYC norms to accommodate individuals with disabilities, particularly those with visual disabilities and facial disfigurement (such as acid attack survivors). The case arose from two writ petitions that sought to […]
Nvidia’s $500 Billion AI Push: U.S. to Become Chip Manufacturing Hub
Nvidia’s $500 Billion AI Push: U.S. to Become Chip Manufacturing Hub: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a $500 billion plan to establish AI chip manufacturing within the United States. This marks a major shift from the company’s traditional reliance on Asian manufacturing, especially Taiwan. The plan, revealed during a White House event, underscores the growing […]
World Tuna Day 2025
World Tuna Day 2025: World Tuna Day 2025 serves as a powerful reminder of the critical need to preserve tuna populations through sustainable fishing practices. As nations continue to rely on tuna for food, economy, and cultural heritage, the observance promotes global cooperation to protect marine life.The day is globally recognized to promote awareness about […]
EC Launches Capacity-Building Training for Grassroot Poll Officials
EC Launches Capacity-Building Training for Grassroot Poll Officials: The Election Commission of India began a two-day capacity-building training programme in New Delhi for 369 grassroot-level election officials from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana. The initiative is a crucial step in ensuring the accuracy of electoral rolls and enhancing poll preparedness for the upcoming state […]
Nepal to Restrict Mt. Everest Permits: New Law to Limit Access
Nepal to Restrict Mt. Everest Permits: New Law to Limit Access Nepal is set to introduce a new draft law that aims to limit access to Mount Everest to experienced climbers. The new regulations, currently in draft form, would require climbers to have previously scaled a peak above 7,000 meters before attempting Everest. This move […]
