EPFO records highest-ever payroll addition in June 2025: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded its highest-ever monthly net payroll addition of 21.89 lakh members in June 2025. This is the largest monthly increase since EPFO began releasing formal payroll data in April 2018. The surge is attributed to a rise in employment opportunities, increased […]
Month: August 2025
West Bengal Launches ‘Shramshree’ Scheme
West Bengal Launches ‘Shramshree’ Scheme: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched the Shramshree Scheme, a first-of-its-kind state welfare initiative aimed at supporting Bengali migrant workers returning home after facing alleged linguistic discrimination and harassment in other states. The scheme offers ₹5,000 monthly aid for up to one year or until the worker secures a […]
Mohamed Salah becomes the first player to win the PFA Player of the Year award three times
Mohamed Salah becomes the first player to win the PFA Player of the Year award three times: Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has made footballing history by becoming the first player ever to win the PFA Player of the Year award three times. Announced on Tuesday, this latest accolade adds to Salah’s remarkable season, during which he […]
International Day of Remembrance 2025
International Day of Remembrance 2025: The world observes the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, now in its eighth year. This solemn day offers an opportunity to remember the innocent lives lost to acts of terrorism, honor the resilience of survivors, and renew our collective commitment to peace, justice, and […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 21st August 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 21st August 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
INS Aridhaman
INS Aridhaman: India is poised to significantly enhance its strategic defence capabilities with the upcoming induction of its third nuclear-powered Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman. INS Aridhaman is the second Arihant-class submarine. It is the second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) being built by India. It is being built under the Advanced Technology Vessel […]
Krishna River : Flood Like Situation
Krishna River : Flood Like Situation A flood-like situation prevails across the Krishna River basin as incessant rainfall continues in the region. Krishna River is a river of south-central India. One of India’s longest rivers, it has a total course of about 800 miles (1,290 km). The river rises in western Maharashtra state in the […]
Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project
Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project: The Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (APSPCB) recently conducted a public hearing for environmental clearance for the proposed 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project in Anjaw district, being developed by THDC India Limited. Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project is a 1,200 MW hydropower project planned on the Lohit River (a tributary of the Brahmaputra […]
Didayi Tribe
Didayi Tribe: Champa Raspeda, a student from Odisha’s Malkangiri district, has made history by becoming the first member of the Didayi, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), to clear NEET 2025. The Didayi tribe, also known as the Didai people or Didiya tribe, is an indigenous tribal community residing in the Malkanagiri district of Odisha. […]
GIAHS Programme
GIAHS Programme: The Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare informed the Lok Sabha that India currently hosts three Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). The Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) is a Food and Agriculture Organization’s programme launched at the World Summit for Sustainable Development in 2002. It was launched in response […]
