National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research: In News The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) inaugurated “Sagar Bhavan” and “Polar Bhavan” at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa. Established in 1998 as an autonomous R&D institute, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). Formerly known as the National Centre for […]
Day: May 24, 2025
Prime Minister inaugurated 103 Amrit Bharat railway stations
Prime Minister inaugurated 103 Amrit Bharat railway stations: Prime Minister inaugurated 103 Amrit Bharat railway stations across 86 districts in 18 States/UTs via video conference from Deshnoke, Rajasthan. A centrally sponsored initiative to redevelop and modernize 1,275 railway stations across India with a long-term, phased vision. Launched In: 2022 by the Ministry of Railways, Government […]
WHO Recognises 4 Nations for Trans Fat Elimination
WHO Recognises 4 Nations for Trans Fat Elimination: The World Health Organization (WHO) recognised Austria, Norway, Oman, and Singapore for eliminating industrially produced trans fats from their national food supply. Trans fats (trans-fatty acids) are unsaturated fats that undergo hydrogenation, turning liquid oils into solid fats. Naturally occurring: Found in red meat and dairy (in […]
Fitch Raises India’s Medium-Term Growth Outlook to 6.4% till FY26
Fitch Raises India’s Medium-Term Growth Outlook to 6.4% till FY26: Fitch Ratings has upgraded India’s medium-term GDP growth projection to 6.4% till FY2026, citing improved labour force participation and reduced pandemic-related economic scarring. This revision comes even as Fitch trims growth forecasts for most other emerging markets, with countries like China facing deeper structural challenges. […]
RBI Sells Nearly $400 Billion in FY25
RBI Sells Nearly $400 Billion in FY25: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold a record $398.71 billion worth of foreign currency on a gross basis in FY2024-25. This marks the highest-ever intervention by the central bank, reflecting its aggressive stance amid geopolitical uncertainty and the fear of global economic disruption, particularly linked to potential […]
Centre Launches Nationwide Drive to Make Educational Institutions Tobacco-Free
Centre Launches Nationwide Drive to Make Educational Institutions Tobacco-Free: The Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide enforcement drive aimed at making educational institutions tobacco and substance-free zones. This move comes as part of efforts to protect the country’s youth from the harmful effects of tobacco, alcohol, and drug abuse, with active participation expected from […]
ECI Introduces Mobile Deposit Facility at Polling Stations to Aid Voter Convenience
ECI Introduces Mobile Deposit Facility at Polling Stations to Aid Voter Convenience: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced two key reforms: a Mobile Deposit Facility outside polling stations and the rationalisation of canvassing norms. These measures are designed to address practical challenges faced by voters and to maintain order and secrecy inside polling […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 23rd May 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 23rd May 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Financial Fraud Risk Indicator
Financial Fraud Risk Indicator: FRI is a multi-dimensional analytical tool that flags mobile numbers based on their likelihood of being involved in financial fraud. Launched By: Developed and introduced by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications. Objective is to provide advance intelligence to financial institutions and prevent cyber-enabled financial frauds. Key […]
What Is Prostate Cancer?
What Is Prostate Cancer? Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer, drawing global attention to the disease, its symptoms, and treatment options. Prostate cancer arises in the prostate gland, a small organ in men that produces seminal fluid. It is one of the most common cancers in men, […]
