Page-14 of Current Affairs Today - Current Affairs - 2025

Standing Deposit Facility (SDF)

April 23, 2025

The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) has become important tool for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in managing liquidity in the banking system. Introduced on April 8, 2022, the SDF allows banks to deposit surplus funds with the RBI without ..

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India’s Longest Rail Tunnel

April 23, 2025

On April 16, 2025, India’s Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the successful breakthrough of the country’s longest rail tunnel at Janasu in Uttarakhand. This milestone is part of the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Broad Gauge Rail Link Project. A tunnel breakthrough happens when ..

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Project SeaCURE

April 22, 2025

Project SeaCURE is a pioneering initiative based on England’s south coast, aimed at enhancing the ocean’s role in combating climate change. Launched in Weymouth, this pilot project seeks to extract carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from seawater. Funded by the UK ..

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Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor

April 22, 2025

India is on the brink of advancement in its nuclear energy sector with the commissioning of its first Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. This marks the second stage of India’s three-stage nuclear programme aimed at recycling ..

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Geopolitical Risks and Their Economic Impacts

April 22, 2025

Recent global tensions have heightened geopolitical risks, impacting economic and financial stability worldwide. Events such as wars, diplomatic conflicts, and terrorism can disrupt trade and investment. These disruptions can lead to declines in asset prices and curtail lending, which ultimately ..

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