Artificial Rains: Delhi’s Environment Minister recently chaired a meeting with key government agencies to explore the feasibility of artificial rain through cloud seeding. Artificial rain refers to the process of inducing precipitation through cloud seeding, a weather modification technique. It is primarily used to enhance rainfall, combat drought conditions, and reduce air pollution. The method […]
Dhansiri River
Dhansiri River: Environmentalists recently raised concerns with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) over alleged hazardous effluent discharge from Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) into the Dhansiri River, warning of severe ecological damage. Dhansiri is the main river of Golaghat District of Assam and the Dimapur District of Nagaland. It forms an important tributary to the […]
Mount Marapi
Mount Marapi: Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted recently, sending a column of ash 1.5km (4,900ft) above its peak. Mount Marapi is an active volcano located in the Padang Highlands of western Sumatra, Indonesia. It is a stratovolcano composed of layers of hardened lava, ash, and rocks from previous eruptions. It is part of the Ring of […]
Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary: Delhi’s forest and wildlife department is set to install 45 motion-based camera traps across the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary in the coming weeks, in order to collect data on wildlife. Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the South Delhi Ridge of the Aravalli hill range on the Delhi-Haryana border, located […]
Sohini Rajola Appointmented as Executive Director at NPCI
Sohini Rajola Appointmented as Executive Director at NPCI: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has appointed Sohini Rajola as its Executive Director. This decision is part of NPCI’s leadership enhancement strategy to drive the adoption of its payment solutions. Rajola’s vast experience in the payments and digital banking sectors will play a key role […]
Veteran Actor Ravikumar Passes Away at 71
Veteran Actor Ravikumar Passes Away at 71: Veteran actor Ravikumar, widely known for his romantic roles in Malayalam and Tamil films during the 1970s and 1980s, passed away on April 4, 2025, at a private hospital in Chennai. He was 71 years old. Ravikumar’s contribution to South Indian cinema, especially through his collaboration with iconic […]
RBI’s Transition of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) to the PCA Framework
RBI’s Transition of Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) to the PCA Framework: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will transition approximately 500 financially weak Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) from the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF) to the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework starting April 1, 2025. This move aims to strengthen regulatory oversight and ensure timely remedial […]
RBI Revises Norms on Government-Guaranteed Security Receipts
RBI Revises Norms on Government-Guaranteed Security Receipts: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced new guidelines for Government of India-guaranteed Security Receipts (SRs) issued by Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs). These regulations aim to differentiate sovereign-backed SRs from ordinary SRs, providing banks with greater flexibility in provisioning while ensuring stricter capital discipline. The move is […]
Warangal Chapata Chilli Receives GI Tag
Warangal Chapata Chilli Receives GI Tag: Development for farmers in Telangana, the Chapata Chilli, also known as Tomato Chilli, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This milestone is expected to benefit around 20,000 farmers in the Warangal region by increasing their income and boosting market demand for this unique chilli variety.The Warangal Chapata Chilli […]
RBI Conference on Strengthening Large NBFCs Held in Chennai
RBI Conference on Strengthening Large NBFCs Held in Chennai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hosted a conference for large-sized Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) on March 28, 2025, in Chennai. The event was attended by Chairpersons of the Audit Committee of the Board (ACB), MD & CEOs, and Statutory Auditors of various NBFCs. Under the […]
