RBI Update: Only 1.74% of ₹2,000 Notes Remain in Circulation The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revealed that 98.26% of the ₹2,000 denomination banknotes in circulation have been returned as of May 31, 2025. The note, once introduced post-demonetisation in 2016, is now being gradually withdrawn under the RBI’s Clean Note Policy, though it […]
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Deutsche Bank Appoints Stefan Schaffer as CEO of India GCC
Deutsche Bank Appoints Stefan Schaffer as CEO of India GCC: Deutsche Bank has appointed Stefan Schaffer as the new CEO of its India Global Capability Centre (GCC). Schaffer will also take on dual roles as the Global CIO for Corporate Functions and Head of Global Technology Centres, signifying the bank’s strong commitment to its India […]
Tamil Director Vikram Sugumaran Passes Away at 47
Tamil Director Vikram Sugumaran Passes Away at 47: Tamil filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran, best known for his directorial debut Madha Yaanai Koottam, passed away at the age of 47 following a cardiac arrest. The tragic incident occurred during his journey from Madurai to Chennai, where he had recently pitched a script to a producer. Despite being […]
Canara Bank Removes Minimum Balance Rule for All SB Accounts
Canara Bank Removes Minimum Balance Rule for All SB Accounts: Canara Bank has waived the minimum balance requirement across all its savings bank (SB) accounts, including regular savings, salary, and NRI accounts. This decision eliminates Average Monthly Balance (AMB)-related penalties, making Canara Bank the first major public sector bank in India to implement such a […]
RBI Grants In-Principle Approval to PayPal and Worldline for Cross-Border Payment Aggregation
RBI Grants In-Principle Approval to PayPal and Worldline for Cross-Border Payment Aggregation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted in-principle approval to PayPal Payments and Worldline ePayments India to operate as cross-border payment aggregators (PAs) under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. This move is set to boost India’s position in global trade […]
Germany Becomes the World’s Top Creditor, Overtaking Japan After 34 Years
Germany Becomes the World’s Top Creditor, Overtaking Japan After 34 Years: Germany has overtaken Japan as the world’s top creditor country in 2024, ending Japan’s 34-year reign. This change, driven by current account surpluses, exchange rate dynamics, and structural economic trends, reflects broader transformations in global trade and investment patterns.Germany became the world’s largest net […]
Elon Musk Launches XChat
Elon Musk Launches XChat: Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) has launched XChat, a new messaging service. Designed with an emphasis on security and cross-platform functionality, XChat aims to become a key component of Musk’s vision for an all-in-one super app, combining messaging, file sharing, and video/audio calling.Elon Musk announced the beta rollout of XChat on […]
Annalena Baerbock Elected President of 80th UN General Assembly Session
Annalena Baerbock Elected President of 80th UN General Assembly Session: Former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was elected as the President of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Her election marks a significant moment in UN history as she becomes the first woman from the Western European group to assume the post and the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 3rd June 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd June 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research
National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research: Public Primary Health Centres (PHCs) are better prepared for diabetes and hypertension care than Sub-Centres, Community Health Centres (CHCs), and Sub-District Hospitals, a study undertaken by the National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (ICMR-NCDIR), Bengaluru, has found. It is a permanent institute of the Indian Council of […]
