RBI Mandates 15-Day Credit Score Updates

As of January 1, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has implemented regulation requiring lenders to update credit bureau records every 15 days. This change aims to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of credit score calculations, reflecting borrowers’ financial ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

UGC Revises Vice-Chancellor Selection Process

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced new regulations for the appointment and promotion of teachers in higher education. Released on January 6, 2025, by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, these draft regulations clarify the selection process for Vice-Chancellors. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 7, 2025

12345678910 1. Consider the following pairs: Coal Well Known As Anthracite Hardest type of coal with the highest carbon content Lignite Brown coal with the lowest carbon content Bituminous Most abundant type of coal used for electricity generation How many ..

National Anthem Controversy in Tamil Nadu Assembly

On January 6, 2025, Tamil Nadu’s Governor R.N. Ravi left the Legislative Assembly without delivering his customary address. His departure stemmed from the absence of the national anthem before his scheduled speech. This incident echoes a similar refusal from the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

E-commerce Giants Face Legal Challenges in India

The ongoing legal battle involving e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart has escalated . The Supreme Court of India recently transferred all petitions regarding alleged anti-competitive practices by these companies to the Karnataka High Court. This decision follows a lengthy investigation ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Polar Vortex Triggers Winter Storms in US

The United States is currently facing severe winter storms, impacting over 60 million people in the eastern regions. This cold spell is expected to bring temperatures as low as -50°C (-60°F). The cause is the polar vortex, a mass of ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

US-China Science Agreement Sparks Global Debate

Recent developments have brought into light the shifting dynamics of international scientific collaboration. On December 13, 2024, the United States and China signed a new bilateral science and technology agreement. This agreement, described as a renewal of a 45-year-old pact, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

US-China Tensions Rise Over Critical Minerals

The ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China have intensified, particularly regarding critical minerals essential for advanced technology and defence. Following the US’s stringent export controls on chipmaking equipment and software, China has responded with its own set ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Supreme Court Ruling on Non-Cognizable Offences

In January 2025, the Supreme Court clarified the parameters for police investigations into serious and non-serious crimes. The Court distinguished between cognizable and non-cognizable offences, emphasising the importance of safeguards in place for non-cognizable offences. This ruling arose from a ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

What is Rat-Hole Mining?

On January 6, 2025, several workers became trapped for over 12 hours in a coal “rat-hole” mine in Dima Hasao district, Assam. The mine was flooded, prompting ongoing rescue operations. Two motor pumps are currently at work to remove water ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs