Standard Chartered Appoints P.D. Singh as India CEO: Standard Chartered Bank has secured approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to appoint Prabdev (P.D.) Singh as its Chief Executive Officer for India and South Asia. Singh, a veteran in corporate banking and former CEO of JP Morgan India, will assume his new role on […]
Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran Honored with UK Knighthood
Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran Honored with UK Knighthood: N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Group, has been awarded an honorary knighthood by the United Kingdom. This prestigious recognition highlights his remarkable contributions to strengthening business ties between India and the UK. The UK government conferred this honor on February 14, 2025, acknowledging his leadership in […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th February 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th February 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Prime Minister’s Yoga Award
Prime Minister’s Yoga Award: The Ministry of Ayush announces the opening of nominations for the prestigious Prime Minister’s Yoga Awards for the 2025 edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY2025). Prime Minister’s Yoga Award recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant and sustained contributions to the promotion and development of Yoga, both nationally […]
Mount Etna : Erupted Once Again
Mount Etna : Erupted Once Again Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest and most active volcano, has erupted once again, sending lava flows and thick clouds of ash into the sky. Mount Etna Also known by its Latin name ‘Aetna,’ Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano situated in the Metropolitan City of Catania on the eastern coast […]
White-Winged Duck : Spotted
White-Winged Duck : Spotted A pair of rare endangered white-winged ducks (Deo Hanh), which is the state bird of Assam, was spotted in Dihing Patkai National Park by conservationists and forest officials recently. The White-Winged Duck, also known as the White-Winged Wood Duck, is a large, rare, and endangered species of duck found in freshwater […]
Colorectal Diseases
Colorectal Diseases: Medical experts have raised alarms over the rising incidence of colorectal diseases in India. Colorectal disease is a general term used to describe many digestive conditions that affect the colon and rectum. These diseases can be inflammatory, infectious, functional, or cancerous. These conditions can range from mild to severe. Colorectal diseases include colon […]
Gulf of Eilat : Study
Gulf of Eilat: Study A new study reveals that coral reefs in the Gulf of Eilat experienced a surprising 3,000-year ‘shutdown’ in growth, from about 4,400 to 1,000 years ago, likely due to a temporary drop in sea level that could have been caused by global cooling. Gulf of Eilat is also known as Gulf […]
DNA Nano Rafts
DNA Nano Rafts: A study published in Nature Materials has introduced a revolutionary technique using DNA Nanorafts to create Artificial Cells that can work like biological membranes.These programmable nanostructures can reshape membranes, form pathways, and react to surroundings, advancing medicine, biosensors, and artificial life research. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) nano-rafts are tiny, flat structures made from […]
Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States 2024 Report
Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States 2024 Report: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has released a report titled “Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States – An Indicative Evidence Based Ranking” highlighting the progress in empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across India. It is also referred to as the Panchayat Devolution Index 2024 which […]
