Tripura Gramin Bank Launches India’s First Solar-Powered ATM Van: Tripura Gramin Bank has launched India’s first fully solar-powered ATM van in January 2026. Named ‘TGB on Wheels’, this innovative mobile banking solution aims to provide uninterrupted ATM and basic banking services in rural and remote areas, especially where electricity supply is unreliable or absent.Tripura Gramin […]
Day: January 14, 2026
PM CARES Fund Has Right to Privacy Under RTI Act: Delhi High Court
PM CARES Fund Has Right to Privacy Under RTI Act: Delhi High Court The Delhi High Court stated that the PM CARES Fund enjoys the right to privacy under the Right to Information Act. The court clarified that entities performing public functions do not automatically lose privacy protection. This ruling has implications for transparency laws, […]
Pawan Kalyan Becomes First Indian to Receive Rare Samurai Martial Arts Honour
Pawan Kalyan Becomes First Indian to Receive Rare Samurai Martial Arts Honour: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has achieved a rare global distinction by being inducted into Kenjutsu, an ancient Japanese samurai swordsmanship tradition. This prestigious honour places him among a select few non-Japanese practitioners worldwide and highlights India’s growing presence in global […]
Israel Withdraws from Seven UN Agencies Over Alleged Bias
Israel Withdraws from Seven UN Agencies Over Alleged Bias: Israel has taken a strong diplomatic step by announcing its immediate exit from seven United Nations agencies. The decision comes amid growing criticism of UN institutions by Israel and reflects dissatisfaction over alleged political bias and ineffective functioning. The move signals a shift in Israel’s approach […]
Rajasthan’s First Fully Organic Village
Rajasthan’s First Fully Organic Village: Rajasthan has achieved an important milestone in sustainable agriculture. Bamanwas Kankar Panchayat has officially become the first fully organic village body in the state, covering seven hamlets. The achievement highlights India’s growing focus on chemical-free farming, environmental protection, and farmer-friendly agricultural practices. The move strengthens rural livelihoods while promoting healthier […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 13th January 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 13th January 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
National Environmental Standard Laboratory
National Environmental Standard Laboratory: The CSIR-National Physical Laboratory established the National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL). It was established to test and recalibrate instruments used for air pollution monitoring systems and environmental sensors under Indian environmental conditions. It provides ensured credible data for the National Clean Air Programme. Location: CSIR–National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi Features of […]
Bannerghatta National Park
Bannerghatta National Park: The Central Empowered Committee recommended that the Ecologically Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta National Park (BNP) should be restored to its original 2016 extent. It is in the hills of the Anekal range, near Bangalore, Karnataka. It was declared a National Park in 1974. In 2006, India’s first butterfly enclosure was […]
Mustard Crop
Mustard Crop: Mustard Crop increasingly susceptible to infestation by Orobanche aegyptiaca. It is a predominantly self-pollinating crop. Common Name: Sarason (Hindi), Rai (Punjabi), Katuku (Tamil), Kaduk (Malayalam), Avalu (Telugu). Crop Season:Rabi season Mustard seeds and its oil is used for culinary purpose. Young leaves are used for vegetable purpose. Its oil cake is used for […]
Indian Customs Electronic Gateway : In News
Indian Customs Electronic Gateway: In News The Special Secretary Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) inaugurated Indian Customs Electronic Gateway–Land Port Management System (ICEGATE–LPMS) at the Integrated Check Post (ICP), at Agartala, Tripura. It is known as ICEGATE which was established in 2007. It is the national portal of Indian Customs of Central […]
