Scapia & Federal Bank Launch Dual-Network RuPay-Visa Credit Card: Travel-focused fintech platform Scapia, in collaboration with Federal Bank, has launched the Scapia Federal RuPay Credit Card, a dual-network credit card integrating Visa and RuPay. The card supports UPI, international usage, and offline and online payments, all consolidated in a single credit statement, targeting mobile-first travelers […]
Alexander Payne to Receive Honorary Leopard Award at Locarno 2025
Alexander Payne to Receive Honorary Leopard Award at Locarno 2025: Renowned American filmmaker Alexander Payne will receive the prestigious honorary Leopard (Pardo d’Onore) award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival, scheduled from August 6 to 16, 2025. Payne, acclaimed for his subtle and emotionally resonant storytelling in films like Sideways, The Descendants, and The Holdovers, […]
Retail Inflation Hits 6-Year Low of 2.82% in May 2025
Retail Inflation Hits 6-Year Low of 2.82% in May 2025: India’s retail inflation cooled to a six-year low of 2.82% in May 2025, primarily driven by a sharp decline in food prices. According to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), food inflation dropped to 0.99% from 8.69% a year ago. This development marks […]
Exercise ‘Tiger Claw’
Exercise ‘Tiger Claw’: Bilateral defence cooperation, the first joint military exercise “Tiger Claw” between the Garud Special Forces of the Indian Air Force and the United States Air Force (USAF) Special Forces concluded on June 10, 2025. Conducted from May 26 to June 10 across North India, this exercise represents a significant evolution in the […]
International Albinism Awareness Day 2025
International Albinism Awareness Day 2025: International Albinism Awareness Day is observed annually on June 13 to raise awareness about the rights and challenges faced by people with albinism. Established by the United Nations, the day aims to promote equality, safety, and dignity for individuals affected by this genetic condition, while dispelling widespread myths and misconceptions.June […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 12th June 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 12th June 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Khankhuuluu Mongoliensis
Khankhuuluu Mongoliensis: Scientists have confirmed that Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, dubbed the “Dragon Prince”, lived around 86 million years ago—approximately 20 million years before T. rex. Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, whose name translates to “Dragon Prince of Mongolia,” roamed the Earth approximately 86 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. The fossils of this new species were actually found […]
World Day Against Child Labour 2025
World Day Against Child Labour 2025: World Day Against Child Labour is observed every year on June 12. The day serves as a reminder of the urgent need to protect children from exploitation and uphold their rights. World Day Against Child Labour is a global observance marked on June 12 every year, serving as a […]
TOI-6894b : Giant Planet
TOI-6894b : Giant Planet Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery: a giant planet, TOI-6894b, orbiting a tiny red dwarf star—something previously believed to be impossible. TOI-6894b, a gas giant planet, roughly the size of Saturn, has been found orbiting an unusually small red dwarf star. This rare pairing defies current models, which say small stars […]
Ohler’s Spiny Frog
Ohler’s Spiny Frog: Ohler’s Spiny Frog, a newly discovered large stout frog with spiny chest, was found at a waterfall in Vietnam—over 4 inches long, challenging conservation norms. Ohler’s Spiny Frog refers to large, robust frogs within the Quasipaa or related genera, which are known for their spiny chests and large size. These frogs are […]
