Fortified Rice Scheme Extended till 2028: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of universal supply of fortified rice under all government schemes till December 2028 with 100% central funding of ₹17,082 crore. A nutrition intervention programme to supply rice fortified with Iron, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B12 through government food safety nets. Aims to […]
Month: August 2025
SEBI Moots ‘Regulated Venue’ for Pre-Listing Companies
SEBI Moots ‘Regulated Venue’ for Pre-Listing Companies: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed creating a “regulated venue” for trading shares of pre-listing companies.A formalised platform under SEBI oversight where unlisted companies’ shares can be traded before their Initial Public Offering (IPO). Will function as a transparent alternative to the unregulated grey […]
Penalty of ₹10 lakh on Rapido
Penalty of ₹10 lakh on Rapido: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹10 lakh on Rapido for misleading advertisements promising “Auto in 5 min or get ₹50”. It also directed Rapido to compensate affected consumers and discontinue deceptive claims. A statutory regulatory body established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. […]
NTCA Limits Definition of Tiger Corridors
NTCA Limits Definition of Tiger Corridors: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has restricted the definition of tiger corridors to only 32 “least cost pathways” (2014 report) and those in Tiger Conservation Plans, excluding newer scientific studies. It is A statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Apex authority for […]
RBI Appoints Indranil Bhattacharyya as New MPC Member Ahead of October Policy Meet
RBI Appoints Indranil Bhattacharyya as New MPC Member Ahead of October Policy Meet: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Indranil Bhattacharyya, Executive Director of the Monetary Policy Department, as the newest ex officio member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). This move comes ahead of the committee’s upcoming meeting scheduled between September 29 […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 22nd August 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 22nd August 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Saltwater Crocodile
Saltwater Crocodile: The estimated population of saltwater crocodiles, one of the largest reptiles in the world, has increased in the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve (SBR) from last year, according to a population survey by the State’s Forest Department. Saltwater Crocodile is the largest and heaviest of all living reptiles in the world. Scientific Name: Crocodylus porosus […]
Pamba River
Pamba River: The Central Government recently initiated steps to include the Pampa River under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP), a multi-crore initiative aimed at protecting major rivers in the country. Pamba River is the third longest river in the state of Kerala after the Periyar River and the Bharathappuzha River. Also called the ‘Dakshina […]
Asian Palm Civet
Asian Palm Civet: In a bizarre incident, Kerala High Court’s Chamber 1 proceedings got disrupted recently due to a foul stench caused by Asian Palm Civet. The Asian Palm Civet, also known as the Toddy Cat or Common Palm Civet, is a small, nocturnal mammal that is found throughout South and Southeast Asia, including India, […]
Vihar Lake
Vihar Lake: In the wake of heavy rains in Mumbai over the last few days, Vihar Lake, one of the key sources of potable water for the metropolis, started overflowing. It is a man-made reservoir located near Vihar village on the Mithi River within the grounds of the Borivali National Park, which is also known […]
