State Emblem of India : Direction The Union Home Ministry has directed states to prevent the improper depiction of the State Emblem of India, emphasizing the mandatory inclusion of the motto “Satyameva Jayate” in Devanagari script. Adopted as the State Emblem of India on January 26, 1950 from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. Features […]
Jevons Paradox
Jevons Paradox: The Jevons Paradox has resurfaced in economic discussions after the DeepSeek AI launch led to a selloff in global tech stocks, raising concerns over AI chip demand. Jevons Paradox states that when a resource becomes more efficient and cheaper to use, overall consumption increases instead of decreasing. Proposed by William Stanley Jevons in […]
Debt-to-GDP Ratio
Debt-to-GDP Ratio: The Union Government has announced a shift from fiscal deficit to debt-to-GDP ratio as the primary fiscal anchor from FY 2026-27, targeting a 50±1% ratio by 2031. Debt-to-GDP Ratio represents the proportion of a country’s total debt to its GDP, indicating economic stability and repayment capacity.A higher ratio signals increased risk of default […]
Santorini Island
Santorini Island: Santorini, a popular Greek island, has been placed on high alert after experiencing over 200 undersea earthquakes in four days, with magnitudes up to 4.6.Santorini Island Located in: Southern Aegean Sea, part of the Cyclades archipelago in Greece. Controlled by: Greece (part of the Thira regional unit).
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Seeks Universal Banking Licence
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Seeks Universal Banking Licence: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (USFB) has applied for a universal banking licence, a major milestone in its journey from a small finance bank to a full-fledged commercial bank. This move aligns with the bank’s strategy to expand its financial services, increase regulatory flexibility, and strengthen its position […]
First Black Mrs World
First Black Mrs World: Soweto-born Tshego Gaelae has made history by becoming the first Black woman to win the Mrs World 2025 title at the grand finale in Las Vegas. The 34-year-old attorney and 2024 Mrs South Africa Queen follows in the footsteps of Candice Abrahams, the only other South African to hold the title […]
India’s economy is expected to grow at 6.5% in FY26 : CRISIL
India’s economy is expected to grow at 6.5% in FY26 : CRISIL India’s economy is projected to grow at a rate of 6.5% in FY26, slightly improving from the 6.4% growth forecasted for the current fiscal year (FY25). Crisil’s report highlights several factors driving this growth, including lower inflation, expected rate cuts by the Reserve […]
Bart De Wever Sworn in as Belgium’s New Prime Minister
Bart De Wever Sworn in as Belgium’s New Prime Minister: Belgium saw a significant political shift as Bart De Wever, leader of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), was sworn in as the country’s new Prime Minister. This marks the first time a Flemish nationalist has ascended to the highest office in Belgium. After more than […]
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Break Ties with ECOWAS
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Break Ties with ECOWAS: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formally acknowledged the departure of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso. This move follows over a year of diplomatic strain, primarily caused by military coups and disagreements over ECOWAS’ approach to regional governance.
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 5th February 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 5th February 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
