The Rise of Card Tokenisation in India

Card tokenisation has rapidly transformed the digital payment landscape in India. As of December 2024, over 91 crore tokens have been issued, facilitating more than 320 crore transactions valued at nearly ₹11 lakh crore. This growth puts stress on the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Russian Icebreaker Collision in Kara Sea

The collision of the Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker, 50 Let Pobedy, with a cargo vessel in the Kara Sea on January 26, 2025, has raised concerns about safety and navigation in the Arctic region. The impact caused damage to the icebreaker ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Meghalaya’s Shift to Scientific Coal Mining

The central government has signed agreements with three local miners to commence scientific coal mining in two districts (West Khasi Hills and East Jaintia Hills districts). This decision comes after a decade-long ban on unscientific “rat-hole mining” imposed by the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Ghaggar River Pollution

The Ghaggar River, primarily flowing through India and Pakistan, has come under scrutiny due to severe pollution issues. A recent report by a joint committee established by the National Green Tribunal brought into light alarming levels of biochemical oxygen demand ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Andhra Pradesh Launches WhatsApp Governance

The Andhra Pradesh government recently launched the “Mana Mitra” initiative. This programme aims to enhance governance through WhatsApp. Nara Lokesh, the Minister for IT, Electronics, and Communication, introduced the service in Guntur district. The initiative will allow citizens to access ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Current Status of India’s Reservoirs and Agriculture

India’s agricultural landscape faces challenges due to declining reservoir levels. The Agriculture Ministry is monitoring the situation closely. Recent data indicates drop in water storage across the country. This decline is particularly evident in northern and eastern regions. However, the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Novel Method for Coronal Mass Ejection Analysis

Recent advancements in astrophysics have led to the development of a novel method for analysing Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs). This method allows scientists to determine the instantaneous expansion speed and radial size of CMEs using single-point observations from spacecraft. CMEs ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 31, 2025

1. In the context of the concept of judicial review, consider the following statements: Judicial review allows courts to assess the constitutionality of legislative acts. The principle of judicial review was established in the United States by the case Marbury ..