Rehabilitation Council of India : In News The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) has announced a sweeping set of reforms designed to bring transparency, efficiency and inclusivity to the rehabilitation ecosystem across the country. Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament. It was set up as a […]
Day: October 30, 2025
United Nations Convention against Cybercrime
United Nations Convention against Cybercrime: The United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (UNCC), the world’s first global framework to tackle cybercrime, moved closer to becoming legally binding after 72 of 193 UN member states signed the treaty. The UNCC officially called the Convention on Cybercrime: Strengthening International Cooperation to Combat Crimes Committed Through Information and Communication […]
8th Central Pay Commission
8th Central Pay Commission: The Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Central Pay Commission. Pay Commission (PC): A new PC is established every 10 years under the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. PC determines the salary, allowances, and pensions of Central government employees by assessing both monetary and […]
8th Session of the International Solar Alliance(ISA)
8th Session of the International Solar Alliance(ISA): President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly in New Delhi, urging the Global South to lead an inclusive solar revolution and reaffirming India’s commitment to a solar-powered world. Key Highlights of the 8th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly: […]
UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025
UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released the Adaptation Gap Report 2025: “Running on Empty”, warning that the global finance gap for climate adaptation in developing countries has widened drastically. UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025 is an annual flagship publication of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) that tracks global progress […]
Trump Receives South Korea’s Top Honour and Golden Crown
Trump Receives South Korea’s Top Honour and Golden Crown: U.S. President Donald Trump was welcomed to South Korea on October 29, 2025, with a replica golden crown and the Grand Order of Mugunghwa—South Korea’s highest national honour. His visit comes during a crucial moment for Asia-Pacific diplomacy, with economic and security discussions unfolding amid the […]
President Murmu Becomes First President to Fly in Rafale Jet
President Murmu Becomes First President to Fly in Rafale Jet: President Droupadi Murmu took a 30-minute sortie in the Rafale fighter jet on October 29, 2025, from Ambala Air Force Station in Haryana. This made her the first President of India to fly in the Rafale, and notably, the only one to have flown in […]
Uttar Pradesh to Get 76th District Named Kalyan Singh Nagar
Uttar Pradesh to Get 76th District Named Kalyan Singh Nagar: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the creation of a new district named Kalyan Singh Nagar, in honour of former Chief Minister Kalyan Singh, a towering figure in the state’s political history. This will be Uttar Pradesh’s 76th district, carved out from tehsils in Aligarh […]
Paytm Enables UPI for NRIs with Foreign Numbers
Paytm Enables UPI for NRIs with Foreign Numbers: Paytm has introduced UPI payment support for NRIs using international mobile numbers. Announced on 27 October 2025, this new service empowers Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) from 12 countries to make seamless UPI payments in India through the Paytm app, without needing an Indian SIM card.Users only need to […]
James Anderson Receives Knighthood for Services to Cricket
James Anderson Receives Knighthood for Services to Cricket: James Anderson, England’s legendary fast bowler, was formally knighted during an investiture ceremony held at Windsor Castle on 28 October 2025. He received the honour from Princess Anne in recognition of his monumental contribution to cricket. The knighthood, awarded as part of Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list […]
