Romania’s Interim President: Ilie Bolojan, the President of the Senate, has been sworn in as Romania’s interim President following the resignation of Klaus Iohannis. This political shift comes at a time of uncertainty as the country prepares for new presidential elections in May 2025. Bolojan, a seasoned politician known for his administrative expertise, steps into […]
Mukesh Ambani Tops Asia’s Wealthiest Families List
Mukesh Ambani Tops Asia’s Wealthiest Families List: Asia’s richest families remain key players in the global economy, dominating industries like technology, finance, real estate, and energy. Bloomberg’s 2025 rankings place Mukesh Ambani and his family at the top, underscoring their continued wealth and business leadership.
RBI Approves Temasek Unit’s Stake Hike in AU Small Finance Bank
RBI Approves Temasek Unit’s Stake Hike in AU Small Finance Bank: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval to Zulia Investments, a subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, to increase its stake in AU Small Finance Bank to up to 7%. This move highlights Temasek’s growing interest in India’s financial sector and AU Small Finance […]
TCS has partnered with Finland-based UPM
TCS has partnered with Finland-based UPM: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has secured a significant IT transformation deal with UPM, a Finland-based company specializing in sustainable materials. This strategic partnership aims to modernize UPM’s IT infrastructure, focusing on cloud migration, digital transformation, and improving operational efficiency. TCS will manage key IT functions, including data center operations, […]
Greece’s New President
Greece’s New President: The Hellenic Parliament elected Constantine Tassoulas, the former parliamentary speaker, as the new president of Greece. Tassoulas, a senior member of the ruling New Democracy party, secured 160 votes in the 300-seat parliament. He will take over from Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Greece’s first female president, whose term ends in March. The position of […]
India Hosts First-Ever International Conference on Governance
India Hosts First-Ever International Conference on Governance: India is hosting the annual Conference of the International Institute of Administrative Science (IIAS) for the first time. The IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025 is being held in New Delhi from February 10-14, 2025. This global event provides a platform for experts from over 55 countries to discuss innovations […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 13th February 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 13th February 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Fishery Survey of India
Fishery Survey of India: A deep-sea fishing expedition by the Fishery Survey of India (FSI) recently revealed several highly productive, potentially untouched fishing grounds in the Arabian Sea. The FSI, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, is the nodal fishery institute in India. Primary Responsibility: Survey and assessment of fishery resources in […]
Vancomycin : Study
Vancomycin: Study A study led by the University of Birmingham recently found that vancomycin, a commonly used antibiotic for diarrhea, could effectively treat a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) linked to autoimmune liver disease. It is a glycopeptide antibiotic used to treat severe but susceptible bacterial infections such as MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). It […]
Crocodile Catfish
Crocodile Catfish: The recent discovery of the Crocodile Catfish in the Bahini River, located in the Basistha locality of Guwahati, has raised alarm over potential ecological disruptions. Crocodile Catfish, commonly known as the Asian giant river catfish, crocodile goonch catfish, or the giant devil catfish, is a species of catfish that belongs to the family […]
