FSIB Picks R Doraiswamy as MD & CEO of LIC: The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended R Doraiswamy, an experienced LIC executive, for the coveted post of Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC). With over 38 years of service at LIC, Doraiswamy is […]
Tag: 12th Jun 2025
SEBI to Launch ‘SEBI Check’ to Verify UPI IDs
SEBI to Launch ‘SEBI Check’ to Verify UPI IDs: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) announced a new initiative titled “SEBI Check.” This tool will allow investors to verify UPI payment handles used by SEBI-registered intermediaries before making transactions. The new functionality, expected to be launched soon, will significantly increase the safety and […]
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will re-issue ₹5,000 crore of Sovereign Green Bonds
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will re-issue ₹5,000 crore of Sovereign Green Bonds: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will re-issue ₹5,000 crore worth of Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) as part of a ₹30,000 crore government securities (G-Secs) auction scheduled for June 13, 2025. These bonds, aimed at funding environmentally sustainable infrastructure projects, form a […]
SBI General Insurance Appoints Mohd. Arif Khan as Deputy CEO
SBI General Insurance Appoints Mohd. Arif Khan as Deputy CEO: SBI General Insurance, one of India’s leading general insurance companies, has appointed Mohd. Arif Khan as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned professional with over 25 years of service in the State Bank of India (SBI), Khan brings deep banking and leadership experience that […]
Aadhaar OTP Must for Tatkal Bookings
Aadhaar OTP Must for Tatkal Bookings: To curb malpractices and ensure fair access to Tatkal tickets, the Ministry of Railways has announced that Aadhaar-based OTP authentication will be mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets on the IRCTC website and mobile app starting July 15, 2025. The updated rules also impose time-bound restrictions on agents and bring […]
WEF Gender Gap Index 2025
WEF Gender Gap Index 2025: India has ranked 131st out of 148 countries in the 2025 Global Gender Gap Report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), slipping two positions from its previous rank. Despite slight gains in economic participation and educational attainment, the overall gender parity score remains at 64.1%, reflecting slow progress. Structural […]
Sant Kabirdas Jayanti
Sant Kabirdas Jayanti: Sant Kabirdas Jayanti was celebrated on June 11, marking his 648th birth anniversary.This occasion honours the 15th-century poet-saint’s timeless contribution to spiritual unity and social reform.Sant Kabirdas was a 15th-century mystic poet, Bhakti saint, and social reformer who lived in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.Believed to be born in 1440 and raised by a […]
Passage Exercise (PASSEX)
Passage Exercise (PASSEX): The Indian Navy and UK Royal Navy conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the North Arabian Sea.PASSEX refers to joint naval drills conducted between friendly navies when they cross each other during deployments. It enhances interoperability, communication, and strategic cooperation at sea.Conducted in the North Arabian Sea, a region of geostrategic importance […]
India participated in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council
India participated in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council: India participated in the 2nd Session of the IALA Council in Nice, France, as the Vice President of the organization. India also invited members for the 3rd General Assembly (2025) and 21st IALA Conference (2027) in Mumbai.IALA is an intergovernmental technical body responsible for standardizing […]
