Project Farm Vibes: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlighted Project Farm Vibes in Baramati, showcasing how AI-driven solutions improved crop yield by 40% and reduced fertilizer use by 25%.A suite of AI-driven agricultural technologies developed by Microsoft Research to enhance farming efficiency, sustainability, and productivity.It Uses satellite data, IoT sensors, drones, and AI algorithms to generate […]
Internet Shutdown in India : Report
Internet Shutdown in India : Report India recorded 84 internet shutdowns in 2024, the highest among democratic countries, according to Access Now’s report. It is the first time in six years that India did not top the global list, with Myanmar surpassing India with 85 shutdowns.A government-imposed disruption of internet services to restrict access to […]
Mass Nesting of Olive Ridley
Mass Nesting of Olive Ridley: Nearly 700,000 Olive Ridley turtles have laid eggs at the Rushikulya rookery in Odisha’s Ganjam district during the eight-day arribada (Spanish for mass nesting) that concluded on February 23, 2025. This marks a record-breaking number, especially significant as the endangered marine species had skipped nesting at the beach the previous […]
SEBI Fines BSE’s ICCL ₹5 Crore for Regulatory Violations
SEBI Fines BSE’s ICCL ₹5 Crore for Regulatory Violations: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has fined the Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd. (ICCL), a subsidiary of BSE Ltd., ₹5.05 crore for regulatory breaches. The penalty was imposed after an inspection uncovered non-compliance with SEBI’s cybersecurity framework, IT asset management.
RBI Raises Small Loan Limit for UCBs to ₹3 Crore
RBI Raises Small Loan Limit for UCBs to ₹3 Crore: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the small-value loan ceiling for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs), increasing it to ₹3 crore per borrower. This change is part of a broader initiative to redefine small-value loans and strengthen the financial stability of UCBs. While the […]
Govt Plans 1-Year Free-Look Period for Insurance
Govt Plans 1-Year Free-Look Period for Insurance: The Indian government has proposed extending the ‘free-look’ period for insurance policies from the current 30 days to one year. This move is expected to help policyholders review their insurance terms carefully and prevent mis-selling in the industry. The proposal, announced by the Department of Financial Services Secretary […]
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Amount Crosses ₹10 Lakh Crore Benefiting 7.72 Crore Farmers
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Amount Crosses ₹10 Lakh Crore Benefiting 7.72 Crore Farmers: The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme has played a crucial role in ensuring that farmers in India have timely access to affordable credit for agricultural and allied activities. Over the years, the scheme has undergone several modifications to enhance credit penetration in […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 26th February 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 26th February 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Qualified Institutional Placement
Qualified Institutional Placement: Shareholders of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) recently approved the company’s proposal to raise up to ₹5,000 crore through the Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) of equity shares in one or multiple tranches. Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) is a capital-raising mechanism through which public listed companies use to issue equity […]
TRIFED : In News
TRIFED : In News To promote tribal entrepreneurship and economic inclusion, TRIFED recently signed MoUs with Reliance Retail, HCL Foundation, and Torajamelo Indonesia. TRIFED is an organization under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, dedicated to the socio-economic development of tribal communities. It was established in 1987 under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, […]
