Anuradha Thakur Appointed to SEBI Board: Anuradha Thakur, a 1994 batch IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, has been appointed to the Board of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), replacing outgoing Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth. With this appointment, effective July 1, 2025, Thakur becomes the first woman to hold the […]
Day: June 18, 2025
India’s First Mobile-Based e-Voting System : Bihar
India’s First Mobile-Based e-Voting System : Bihar The Bihar State Election Commission (SEC) has initiated the rollout of a mobile-based e-voting system, making Bihar the first Indian state to adopt such a modern and inclusive voting process. The new system will be launched during the municipal and urban body polls scheduled for 28th June, as […]
RBI Hikes Agency Commission for Banks on Government Transactions
RBI Hikes Agency Commission for Banks on Government Transactions: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the agency commission rates paid to banks for handling government business transactions. Effective from April 1, 2025, the revised structure includes increased payouts for electronic revenue transactions, pension disbursements, and non-pension government payments, signaling RBI’s intent to bolster […]
India Hosts First Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance in New Delhi
India Hosts First Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance in New Delhi: India reaffirmed its global leadership in wildlife conservation by hosting the first Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in New Delhi. The event, chaired by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, gathered ministerial delegations from nine big cat range countries, laying […]
Axiom Mission 4 Rescheduled
Axiom Mission 4 Rescheduled: The Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), featuring Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, has been rescheduled to June 22, 2025, as announced by Axiom Space. This adjustment follows NASA’s evaluation of ongoing maintenance in the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, which includes astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary, and the […]
