South Sudan : In News The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) has declared a famine in its controlled territories, including the Nuba Mountains and parts of Blue Nile State.SPLM-N Emerged as a breakaway faction of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM)after South Sudan’s independence in 2011. Primarily represents the interests of the Nubaand Blue Nile […]
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Airtel Payments Bank Partners with Karnataka Bulldozers for CCL 2025
Airtel Payments Bank Partners with Karnataka Bulldozers for CCL 2025: Airtel Payments Bank has announced its partnership with the Karnataka Bulldozers for the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) 2025, set to begin on February 8, 2025. The collaboration makes Airtel Payments Bank a co-sponsor of the team, aiming to promote safe digital banking among cricket fans […]
Centre Unveils New Agri-Tech Schemes for Higher Productivity
Centre Unveils New Agri-Tech Schemes for Higher Productivity: The government has introduced several initiatives to enhance agricultural technology, aiming to boost productivity, sustainability, and farmers’ earnings. These programs leverage digital advancements, modern farming methods, and efficient resource management to increase agricultural output.Key Government Initiatives are- Digital Agriculture Mission, Crop Improvement & Agricultural Research, Technological Advancements […]
SEBI Proposes Secure UPI Payment Mechanism for Market Intermediaries
SEBI Proposes Secure UPI Payment Mechanism for Market Intermediaries: SEBI is planning a secure UPI payment mechanism to ensure investor safety and prevent fraud in capital markets. The proposal includes unique UPI IDs for registered intermediaries, a verification icon for authenticity, and an increased UPI transaction limit of ₹5 lakh per day (up from ₹2 […]
TROPEX-25
TROPEX-25: TROPEX-25, or the Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise 2025, is one of the most significant military exercises conducted by India, with the Indian Navy at its core.This biennial exercise is designed to showcase jointness among the armed forces, demonstrate India’s ability to address challenges, and project power in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Held […]
UK Becomes First Country to Criminalize AI-Generated Child Abuse Content
UK Becomes First Country to Criminalize AI-Generated Child Abuse Content: The United Kingdom is taking a historic step in the fight against child sexual abuse by becoming the first country to criminalize AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The British government is introducing strict legal measures to tackle the exploitation of artificial intelligence (AI) in […]
India’s First White Tiger Breeding Centre Approved in MP
India’s First White Tiger Breeding Centre Approved in MP: The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has approved India’s first white tiger breeding centre in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. Planned in Govindgarh near Mukundpur’s white tiger safari, the project, initially approved in 2011, aims to conserve biodiversity, boost wildlife tourism, and generate local employment. The project, initially approved […]
Japan’s H-3 Rocket Successfully Launches Michibiki No. 6 Satellite
Japan’s H-3 Rocket Successfully Launches Michibiki No. 6 Satellite: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched the fifth H-3 rocket, which carried the Michibiki No. 6 satellite. This satellite will contribute to Japan’s positioning system, a vital part of its version of the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS). The launch took place at 5:30 […]
R Praggnanandhaa Wins Tata Steel Masters Chess Title
R Praggnanandhaa Wins Tata Steel Masters Chess Title: R Praggnanandhaa claimed his first-ever Tata Steel Masters title on February 2, 2025, by defeating D Gukesh 2-1 in a dramatic tie-breaker. The thrilling final featured surprising upsets and intense moments. Praggnanandhaa’s victory is a major milestone in his career.
RBI’s Strategic Measures to Boost Liquidity in the Banking System
RBI’s Strategic Measures to Boost Liquidity in the Banking System: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a series of liquidity-boosting measures. These include a $5 billion USD/INR buy/sell swap auction, open market operations (OMOs), and a variable rate repo (VRR) auction. The RBI’s efforts aim to alleviate liquidity constraints in the banking system […]
