India’s foreign exchange reserves increased: India’s external sector position strengthened further as the country’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $1.68 billion to $688.94 billion for the week which ended December 12, 2025. According to data released by the Reserve Bank of India. The increase was primarily supported by a sharp rise in gold reserves and […]
Day: December 22, 2025
PM Modi To Inaugurates New Terminal at Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
PM Modi To Inaugurates New Terminal at Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati in Assam, on December 20, 2025. The inauguration marks a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure in Northeast India and is expected to significantly boost connectivity, […]
RBI Slaps ₹62 Lakh Penalty on Kotak Mahindra Bank
RBI Slaps ₹62 Lakh Penalty on Kotak Mahindra Bank: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of INR 61.95 lakh on Kotak Mahindra Bank for non-compliance with multiple regulatory norms. The action follows RBI’s supervisory inspection of the bank’s operations and highlights the central bank focus on customer protection and data […]
ADB commits $4.26 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2025
ADB commits $4.26 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2025: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed $4.26 billion in sovereign lending to India in 2025. Supporting various projects across skilling, clean energy, urban development, transport, healthcare, and tourism. The funding aligns closely with India’s priority development goals and long-term growth strategy.ADB approved 16 […]
Hurun Rich List 2025 ranks Zomato (Eternal) founder Deepinder Goyal as India’s top self-made entrepreneur
Hurun Rich List 2025 ranks Zomato (Eternal) founder Deepinder Goyal as India’s top self-made entrepreneur: The Hurun Rich List 2025 has once again highlighted India’s dynamic startup and business ecosystem. This year, Deepinder Goyal, founder and CEO of Eternal (formerly Zomato), has emerged as India’s top self-made entrepreneur, overtaking veteran businessman Radhakishan Damani of D-Mart. […]
SEBI Allows Zero-Coupon Bonds to Be Issued in Smaller Denominations
SEBI Allows Zero-Coupon Bonds to Be Issued in Smaller Denominations: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has allowed zero-coupon bonds to be issued in smaller denominations of INR 10,000. Announced on 18 December 2025, this decision is aimed at widening investor participation, improving accessibility to debt instruments, and strengthening India’s corporate bond market. The […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 20th December 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 20th December 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary
Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary: A team of government officials recently visited the encroached areas of land earmarked for compensatory afforestation at Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary. It is located on the southern bank of the river Brahmaputra in the Sonitpur district, Assam. It is located on the north side of Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary and shares an […]
Antariksh Prayogshala (Space Labs)
Antariksh Prayogshala (Space Labs): The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) recently rolled out a Request for Proposal (RfP) to establish Antariksh Prayogshala (Space Labs) at select academic institutions across India. It is an initiative of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe). It is a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at creating […]
Doppler Weather Radar
Doppler Weather Radar: The Minister of State for Earth Science informed that there are currently 47 Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) across the country to survey weather patterns and forecast. A Doppler radar is a specialized radar that uses the Doppler effect to produce velocity data about objects at a distance. These radar systems can provide […]
