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Banning of Unregulated Lending Activities (BULA), Bill
The central government has introduced a draft bill to combat unregulated lending, which follows recommendations from the Reserve Bank of India’s Working Group on Digital Lending. The bill is known as the Banning of Unregulated Lending Activities (BULA) and aims ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Phewa Dialogue 2024
The Phewa Dialogue series commenced recently, marking collaboration between Nepal and China, in Pokhara, a city renowned for its picturesque lake. Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari inaugurated the dialogue, denoting its importance for regional cooperation. Purpose of the Phewa Dialogue ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
NITI Aayog Releases Report on ‘S.A.F.E Accommodation’
The recent report by NITI Aayog emphasizes the necessity of Secure, Affordable, Flexible, and Efficient (S.A.F.E) housing for workers in India’s manufacturing sector. It identifies challenges in worker accommodation and proposes actionable solutions to boost housing, ultimately encouraging industrial growth. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
IPBES Nexus Report 2024
The Nexus Report, released by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), puts stress on the intricate connections between environmental, social, and economic issues. The report, developed over three years with input from 165 global experts, reveals that ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
India to Host World Boxing Cup Final 2025
India is set to host the World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025, marking a milestone as it marks India’s support for the newly established World Boxing (WB) organization. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will also conduct the third ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Calyptocephallela gayi
The Helmeted Water Toad, known scientifically as Calyptocephallela gayi, is a remarkable amphibian that has existed alongside dinosaurs. This species is now facing challenges in its natural habitat in Chile due to climate change and human interference. Its population has ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Eastern Maritime Corridor Boosts India and Russia Trade
Recently, India emerged as the largest purchaser of Russian oil, overtaking China, which coincided with the establishment of the Eastern Maritime Corridor, which has enhanced trade between India and Russia. The new sea route from Chennai to Vladivostok has streamlined ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
International Human Solidarity Day Observed on December 20
International Human Solidarity Day is observed annually on December 20 and promotes unity and cooperation to tackle global challenges such as poverty and inequality, established by the United Nations on December 22, 2005, it puts stress on the significance of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs