UNHCR suspended the repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India: The UNHCR suspended the repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India after some returnees were arrested in Sri Lanka for alleged violations of immigration laws.UNHCR is a UN agency mandated to protect and support refugees, stateless persons, and internally displaced people worldwide. It […]
Month: August 2025
India passes Mines & Minerals Amendment Bill 2025
India passes Mines & Minerals Amendment Bill 2025: Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025, marking a key reform to the MMDR Act, 1957. This Bill is set to transform India’s mineral sector by expanding access to critical minerals, modernising exploration practices, and improving the efficiency of resource management.The National […]
Union Cabinet clears Online Gaming Bill
Union Cabinet clears Online Gaming Bill: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The proposed legislation seeks to promote e-sports and social online gaming while making online betting and money gaming punishable offences.The Bill is expected to be introduced in the Lok Sabha shortly, marking a […]
Lok Sabha passes IIM Amendment Bill 2025
Lok Sabha passes IIM Amendment Bill 2025: ssed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, paving the way for the establishment of a new Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Guwahati, Assam. The move represents a major stride in expanding premier management education to the North-Eastern region of India, fulfilling a long-standing regional demand.The […]
Since 2016, Stand-Up India Scheme has sanctioned ₹62,791 crore to 2.75 lakh SC/ST
Since 2016, Stand-Up India Scheme has sanctioned ₹62,791 crore to 2.75 lakh SC/ST: The Stand-Up India Scheme, launched in April 2016 to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and women, has achieved a significant milestone. As of August 2025, banks have sanctioned ₹62,791 crore in loans to 2,75,291 beneficiaries, according to information […]
Dubai introduces unified “One Freezone Passport” license system
Dubai introduces unified “One Freezone Passport” license system: Dubai has launched the “One Freezone Passport”, a unified licensing system enabling companies to operate across all of the emirate’s free zones under a single license. The reform, unveiled by the Dubai Free Zones Council, is expected to significantly lower costs, reduce bureaucracy, and accelerate business expansion.
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 19th August 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 19th August 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Ambergris : Seized
Ambergris : Seized The Ahmedabad Rural Special Operations Group (SOG) recently seized 2.97 kg of ambergris, commonly known as sperm whale vomit, worth nearly ₹2.97 crore in the international market and arrested two people. Ambergris, also known as ‘whale vomit’ is a solid, waxy substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus). […]
Ravi River : Rise In Level
Ravi River : Rise In Level Continuous heavy rainfall in the hilly regions has led to a significant rise in water levels in the Ravi River recently. It is a river in northwestern India and northeastern Pakistan. It is one of the five tributaries of the Indus River that give Punjab (meaning “Five Rivers”) its […]
Halman Apricot : In News
Halman Apricot : In News For the first time, a consignment of 1.5 metric tonnes of Halman apricots has been sent to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. Halman Apricot is an apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) variety found in Ladakh. It is one of the best and finest apricots in the world. It was introduced to […]
