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Punjab National Bank Integrates NCRP Solution for Cybersecurity

Recently, Punjab National Bank (PNB) made headlines by becoming the first Indian bank to implement Clari5’s National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) Integration Solution. This integration represents advancement in...

January 28, 2025

Uttarakhand Implements Uniform Civil Code

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was implemented in Uttarakhand on January 27, 2025. It makes Uttarakhand as the first state in India to enact the UCC post-independence. The...

January 28, 2025

JPC Clears Waqf Amendment Bill

The Waqf Amendment Bill, introduced in 2024, has ignited intense debates in the Indian Parliament. This legislation aims to amend the Waqf Act of 1995, addressing the management...

January 28, 2025

Olive Ridley Turtles Nesting at Rushikulya River

The Olive Ridley turtles are an endangered species known for their unique mass nesting behaviour, termed “arribada.” In 2024, these turtles skipped the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha,...

January 28, 2025

Who is Libia Lobo Sardesai?

Libia Lobo Sardesai, a prominent figure in the Goan liberation movement, was recently honoured with the Padma Shri (4th highest civilian award). This recognition celebrates her contributions to...

January 28, 2025

Teesta-3 Dam Reconstruction

The Teesta-3 dam in Sikkim, which suffered catastrophic damage from a glacier lake outburst flood, is set for reconstruction. The flood resulted in loss of life and destruction...

January 28, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 28, 2025

1. Consider the following: Peach Walnut Mango Apple Which of the above is/are classified as drupe fruits? [A] 1, 2 and 3[B] 2, 3 and 4[C] 1, 3...

January 28, 2025

Climate Change-Led Greenland Lakes Transformation

In 2022, over 7,500 lakes in western Greenland underwent a dramatic transformation from crystal blue to brown. This change was triggered by extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall...

January 28, 2025

Retail Food Inflation’s Impact on Agriculture

Retail food inflation in India saw a decline to 8.39% year-on-year in December 2025. This decrease follows higher inflation rates of 9.04% and 10.87% in the previous months....

January 28, 2025

Enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System Launched

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 system. This upgrade aims to simplify the certification process for exporters and...

January 28, 2025

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