Potash Mining Prospects in Punjab and Rajasthan

Recent developments have brought into light the potential for potash mining in Punjab and Rajasthan. The Punjab Mining Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal announced plans to explore potash reserves in Fazilka and Sri Muktsar Sahib districts. These reserves were identified through ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Governor’s Powers in Legislative Process Under Scrutiny

The Supreme Court of India is currently examining the powers of Governors in the legislative process. This scrutiny arises from petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu government concerning delays in the Governor’s assent to state Bills. This situation marks ongoing ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 10, 2025

41. In the context of avian influenza and its implications, consider the following statements: H5N1 is primarily transmitted through airborne particles. H5N1 has a high case fatality rate in humans, exceeding 50%. Vaccines for H5N1 have been developed and are ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 9-10, 2025

41. Which state government has launched Bikashita Gaon scheme? [A] Haryana[B] Odisha[C] Bihar[D] Jharkhand Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Odisha] Notes:Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launched the ‘Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha’ (BGBO) scheme to bridge the rural-urban development gap. The ..

RBI Introduces Additional Factor Authentication for International Transactions

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced enhancement to the security of online payments. This new measure focuses on cross-border “Card Not Present” (CNP) transactions. The introduction of Additional Factor of Authentication (AFA) aims to ensure that international digital ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching (NDS-OM) Platform

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced policy change. Non-bank brokers registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will now have access to the Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching (NDS-OM) platform. This initiative aims to increase retail ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

The Universe’s Largest Structure

Recent astronomical research has revealed Quipu, the largest known structure in the universe. Named after an Incan recording system, Quipu contains an astonishing mass of 200 quadrillion solar masses. Its immense size stretches over 400 megaparsecs, equivalent to more than ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Odisha’s Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Initiatives

The “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” (BBBP) scheme was launched in India to combat gender imbalance and improve the child sex ratio. Odisha has implemented several initiatives under this scheme to empower girls and prevent child marriage. These initiatives focus on ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

RBI Repo Rate Cut

The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent marks shift in monetary policy. This is the first reduction in nearly five years. The move is aimed at stimulating economic ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Bank.in Domain

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced the ‘bank.in’ internet domain to address increasing financial fraud cases in the country. This initiative was announced during a recent Monetary Policy Committee meeting led by newly appointed Governor Sanjay Malhotra. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs