DPIIT and Ather Energy MoU – DPIIT under MoC&I inked an MoU with Ather Energy to bolster EV manufacturing and clean mobility ecosystem in India. – Aims include joint R&D, infrastructure expansion, and skill development in EV value chain. MoES Unveils 14 Scientific Tools – On its 19th Foundation Day in New Delhi, MoES launched…
National News Headlines Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa Inaugurated in Vaishali Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa in Vaishali The Rs 550 crore monument spans 72 acres and is built with pink stones Buddhist monks and followers from 15 countries including China, Japan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, Tibet, Myanmar,…
NATIONAL AFFAIRS Government Policies and Schemes Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Approved – Union Cabinet approved PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) with outlay of Rs 24,000 crores to boost agriculture in 100 districts over six years starting FY 2025-26 National Cooperative Policy 2025 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah to unveil National Cooperative Policy 2025…
National News Headlines – 22.07.2025 Political Developments Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns: Vice President submitted his resignation citing health reasons as per Article 67(A) of the Constitution, prioritizing medical advice during the monsoon session of Parliament Operation Sindoor Parliamentary Debate: Prime Minister Modi announced that India achieved 100% objectives under Operation Sindoor, destroying terror camps…
Banking and Financial Sector Updates Major Banking Developments State Bank of India Wins Global Recognition: SBI has been adjudged as the World’s Best Consumer Bank for 2025 by Global Finance magazine, recognizing its digital innovation and customer-centric approach HSBC Exits Climate Coalition: HSBC becomes the first UK bank to withdraw from the Net Zero Banking…
NATIONAL NEWS Prime Minister’s Major Development Push PM Modi’s Dual State Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a significant visit to Bihar and West Bengal, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 12,000 crore Bihar Projects: Over Rs 7,200 crore worth of projects across railways, roads, IT, fisheries, and rural development…
National Current Affairs – 17.07.2025 Government and Administrative Affairs Parliament Monsoon Session 2025: The Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled to begin on July 21, 2025, and will continue until August 21, 2025. The government has listed 16 bills for passage, including 8 new ones covering taxation, mining, shipping, education, and sports. Odisha Bandh: The…
Quiz Questions Question 1: Who was appointed as the new CEO and MD of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) in July 2025? a) Sat Pal Bhanoo b) R Doraiswamy c) Ashim Kumar Ghosh d) Kavinder Gupta Answer: b) R Doraiswamy Explanation: R Doraiswamy was appointed as the new CEO and MD of LIC for…
NATIONAL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Government Appointments and Administrative Changes President Droupadi Murmu appointed new Governors for three states – Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh became Haryana’s Governor, Ashok Gajapathi Raju appointed for Goa, and Kavinder Gupta named as Ladakh’s new Lieutenant Governor Major judicial appointments approved – Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva appointed as Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh…
Banking and Financial News RBI and Banking Updates Banks in Shillong remain closed on 14.07.2025 for Beh Deinkhlam festival All other cities across India have normal banking operations Digital banking services continue to operate normally despite physical branch closure in Shillong RBI fines HDFC Bank and Shriram Finance for regulatory violations Public Sector Banks planning…
