President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ in New Delhi: The National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ was inaugurated by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, in New Delhi on February 16, 2025. The festival, organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, is a celebration of India’s rich tribal heritage, culture, and traditions. […]
Fitch Ratings predicts a 10 basis points decline in Indian banks’ net interest margins (NIMs) in FY26
Fitch Ratings predicts a 10 basis points decline in Indian banks’ net interest margins (NIMs) in FY26: Indian banks are set to experience a decline in their net interest margins (NIMs) by an estimated 10 basis points in the financial year 2025-26, as per a report by Fitch Ratings. This forecast follows the Reserve Bank […]
Philippines Set to Acquire $200 Million Akash Missile System from India
Philippines Set to Acquire $200 Million Akash Missile System from India: India is making strides in its defense exports, with a potential $200 million deal on the table for the supply of its Akash missile system to the Philippines. This deal, which is expected to be finalized in the current fiscal year, highlights India’s growing […]
JioHotstar Merger: Uniting JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar
JioHotstar Merger: Uniting JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar Reliance Industries and Disney have joined forces to launch a game-changing streaming platform, JioHotstar, marking the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. This move is aimed at consolidating India’s streaming landscape, offering a more comprehensive and diverse experience to users. By combining the strengths of both platforms, JioHotstar […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 17th February 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 17th February 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Gravehawk System
Gravehawk System: Ukraine has reportedly acquired a new weapon system to defend against the barrage of missiles unleashed by Russia: the Gravehawk hybrid surface-to-air missile system. Gravehawk System is a short-range surface-to-air missile system developed by the United Kingdom. It is designed to address short-range threats, particularly those posed by fast-moving airborne objects. It is […]
Yamuna River : Cleaning Effort
Yamuna River : Cleaning Effort A large-scale effort to clean the heavily polluted River Yamuna commenced recently, guided by a four-pronged strategy, aimed to restore the river within three years. Yamuna is the major tributary of the Ganga River. It rises in the Himalayas, from the Yamunotri Glacier, at the height of 4,421 meters. Originating […]
Measles : Comeback
Measles : Comeback Measles, a highly contagious virus, is making a comeback in the U.S., particularly in states like Texas due to lower vaccination rates and international travel. Measles is a highly contagious and serious airborne disease. It is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family, and is normally passed through direct contact and […]
International Classification of Diseases : 2025 Edition
International Classification of Diseases: 2025 Edition The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the 2025 edition of the International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11). International Classification of Diseases is a flagship World Health Organization product that serves as the basis for identifying health trends and statistics at country level and worldwide. ICD is at […]
Loggerhead Turtle : Recent Study
Loggerhead Turtle : Recent Study A recent study revealed that the loggerhead turtle can learn and remember the magnetic signature of an area and does a ‘turtle dance’ when in a location that they associate with food. Loggerhead Turtle is a species of oceanic turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is named Loggerhead for […]
