First BioBank in a Zoo: India’s first wildlife bio-bank at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Darjeeling Zoo) is fully operational. Since its establishment in July 2024, it has collected DNA and tissue samples from 60 animals of 23 species, prioritizing endangered species.The biobank (frozen zoo) preserves genetic material from animals for conservation and research. This […]
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India China Ministerial Meet
India China Ministerial Meet: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg. Discussions focused on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both sides emphasized the need for stability in border areas.Resumption of the pilgrimage was a […]
Rupee & Dollar Swap Auctions
Rupee & Dollar Swap Auctions: RBI announced a $10 billion USD/INR buy/sell swap auction to inject ₹86,000 crore into the banking system.It is a tool used by RBI to manage liquidity in the economy and stabilize currency volatility. Banks sell US dollars to RBI in exchange for rupees in the first leg and agree to […]
World Day of Social Justice 2025
World Day of Social Justice 2025: The United Nations (UN) observed World Day of Social Justice (WDSJ) on 20th February 2025 advocating against poverty, exclusion, and unemployment while promoting equality and solidarity. The 2025 theme of WDSJ, “Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps of Social Justice,” focuses on inclusive policies and social protection, while highlighting the importance […]
Sabyasachi Kar Named Director of Institute of Economic Growth
Sabyasachi Kar Named Director of Institute of Economic Growth: Professor Sabyasachi Kar has been appointed as the new Director of the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), New Delhi, effective February 6, 2025. He takes over from Professor Chetan Ghate, bringing with him vast academic and policy-making experience. IEG, known for its contributions to economic and […]
Mopa Airport Wins Prestigious ‘Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar’
Mopa Airport Wins Prestigious ‘Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar’: Manohar International Airport (GOX), developed and operated by GMR Goa International Airport Ltd. (GGIAL), has made history by becoming the first airport in India to receive the esteemed “Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar (Golden Trophy)” at the National Safety Council of India (NSCI) Safety Awards 2024 under the ‘Service Sector’ […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 24th February 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 24th February 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Strobilanthes gigantra
Strobilanthes gigantra: A new species, Strobilanthes gigantra, has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh, within the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). It is a new species of flowering plant discovered in Arunachal Pradesh, within the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). This species stands out due to its exceptionally large size—sometimes growing into a tree—along with unique floral characteristics […]
Iron Dome
Iron Dome: The US President signed an Executive Order to build an Iron Dome-style missile defence system to shield the United States against the “threat of attack by ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, and other advanced aerial attacks.” It is Israel’s air missile defense system that can defend against short-range rockets, intercepting them in the […]
Ex Gratia Payment
Ex Gratia Payment: The Ministry of Railways handed over wads of cash in bundles of notes of Rs 100 and 50 after announcing that it would provide Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia to the kin of the 18 deceased in the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station recently. It is a type of payment made […]
