Indonesia has joined BRICS as a full member: Indonesia has officially become a full member (11th) of the BRICS group of emerging economies. Brazil, holding the presidency of BRICS for 2025, announced this development, noting that Indonesia’s candidacy was endorsed by BRICS leaders at the Johannesburg summit in 2023. Indonesia’s membership aligns with the ongoing […]
Indusfood 2025
Indusfood 2025: Indusfood 2025, Asia’s premier food and beverage trade exhibition, will be held from January 8-10, 2025, at Greater Noida, India. The event, organized by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) in collaboration with the Department of Commerce, is set to feature over 2,300 exhibitors from 30+ countries and attract 7,500 international buyers, […]
India’s fiscal deficit target of 4.9%
India’s fiscal deficit target of 4.9%: Despite a downward revision in India’s GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year 2024-25, the government’s fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of GDP remains attainable. The National Statistics Office (NSO) has projected a nominal GDP growth of 9.7% for FY25, slightly below the earlier estimate of 10.5%.
Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme
Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme at the Adivasi Mela in Bhubaneswar. This initiative aims to reduce dropout rates among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students by providing a one-time financial assistance of ₹5,000 to those enrolling in Class IX and Class XI. […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 8th January 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 8th January 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Net-Zero Banking Alliance : In News
Net-Zero Banking Alliance : In News Wall Street’s biggest banks have quit Net-Zero Banking Alliance which had been one of the most popular clubs inside global finance. Bank-led and UN-convened, it is a group of leading global banks committed to aligning their lending, investment, and capital markets activities with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. […]
Dozer Push Mining Method
Dozer Push Mining Method: The CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has successfully conducted the first trial blast for the Dozer Push Mining Method, integrating advanced digital technologies, for the first time in India. It is an unmanned, automated machinery to optimizes the mining process which ensures that vibration and flyrock are controlled […]
Global Nutrition Targets : Report
Global Nutrition Targets : Report A recent Lancet study evaluating global progress on Global Nutrition Targets (GNTs) from 2012 to 2021 showed slow progress in tackling maternal and child malnutrition, undernutrition, and overweight. The findings raise concerns about policy design and the need for innovative strategies to address these ongoing issues. Key Findings of the […]
Common Noctule Bat : New Study
Common Noctule Bat : New Study A new study has uncovered the migration strategy of a mammal species called common noctule bat, which travels thousands of kilometres every spring across Europe uses warm storm fronts to aid their migration and conserve energy while flying. The Common noctule (Nyctalus noctula) is an insectivorous bat. Its colors […]
Production Linked Incentive Scheme 1.1
Production Linked Incentive Scheme 1.1: The union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries launched the second round of PLI scheme for Specialty Steel, termed as PLI Scheme 1.1. It will be implemented during the production period of FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30. It covers five (5) product categories in line with the existing PLI Scheme, […]
