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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...

January 7, 2025

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...

January 7, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 7, 2025

123456789101. 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...

January 7, 2025

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...

January 7, 2025

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...

January 7, 2025

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...

January 7, 2025

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...

January 7, 2025

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...

January 7, 2025

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...

January 7, 2025

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...

January 7, 2025

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