Raulane Festival: Valleys of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, where each mountain peak seems to echo ancient tales, the locals honour a magical winter tradition known as the Raulane Festival. Rooted in folklore, spirituality, and communal bonding, this festival is a symbolic farewell to the Sauni fairies—mystical beings believed to protect villagers during the harsh winter season. […]
Supreme Court Orders Jharkhand to Declare Saranda Forest a Wildlife Sanctuary
Supreme Court Orders Jharkhand to Declare Saranda Forest a Wildlife Sanctuary: The Supreme Court of India has directed the Jharkhand government to declare the Saranda Forest as a wildlife sanctuary. This ruling highlights the urgent need to protect the forest’s rare biodiversity, ecological value, and tribal heritage, amidst increasing developmental pressures.The Saranda Forest, located in […]
RBI’s 10 % Tier‑I Cap on Acquisition Financing: Banks Seek More Flexibility
RBI’s 10 % Tier‑I Cap on Acquisition Financing: Banks Seek More Flexibility: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stirred the financial sector with a draft proposal allowing banks to finance corporate acquisitions—domestically and internationally. While this marks a significant policy shift aimed at enabling Indian companies to scale strategically, the framework has triggered debates. With […]
42 Indians Dead In Bus–Tanker Collision Near Medina
42 Indians Dead In Bus–Tanker Collision Near Medina: Road accident near Medina in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of at least 42 Indian nationals, most of whom were Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad. The bus, traveling from Mecca to Medina, collided with a diesel tanker around 1:30 am IST near Mufrihat, causing a massive fire […]
Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death
Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death: The political landscape of Bangladesh has been shaken by a historic verdict delivered by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ousted after a massive student uprising that led to the fall of her government, has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. The trial, conducted […]
RBI Approves Appointment of S Krishnan as Chairman of J&K Bank
RBI Approves Appointment of S Krishnan as Chairman of J&K Bank: S Krishnan, a seasoned banking professional, has been appointed as the part-time chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank). The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved his appointment, which officially came into effect on November 13, 2025, and will continue till March […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 17th November 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 17th November 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Air-Sol Moyenne Portée-Renove
Air-Sol Moyenne Portée-Renove: For the first time, France recently published images of its latest-generation nuclear-capable supersonic air-to-surface cruise missile, the Air-Sol Moyenne Portée-Renove (ASMPA-R). It is the newest version of the ASMP family of medium‐range, supersonic, nuclear‐capable cruise missiles. It was developed by France. It is integral to France’s nuclear deterrence, forming a key part […]
Maram Naga Tribe
Maram Naga Tribe: Centre recently sanctioned Rs 9 crore under Jan Man Scheme for Maram Naga tribe development, welfare projects, and cultural preservation in Manipur. The Maram Naga tribe belongs to the Naga ethnic group, inhabiting the Northeastern part of India as well as the Western part of Myanmar. The Maram habitat falls under the […]
Checkered Keelback
Checkered Keelback: A team from the Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden recently recorded the first case of albinism in the checkered keelback (Fowlea piscator), also called the Asian water snake, in Assam. The Checkered keelback, also known commonly as the Asiatic water snake, is a medium-sized nonvenomous snake native to Asia. Scientific Name: Fowlea […]
