On May 19, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the withdrawal of ₹2000 currency notes from circulation as part of its Clean Note Policy. Unlike the previous note ban, the government has allowed ample time for the public to deposit these notes with banks. This article highlights the reasons for the withdrawal, the …
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First Barge of the series LSAM 15 delivered to Indian Navy Under the Contract for construction of Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barges with M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, a MSME, First Barge the series LSAM 15 (Yard 125) has been delivered to Indian Navy. The deal was established under ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives …
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Why the Scheme is in News? The Indian central government announced on May 31 that it will start accepting applications from June 1 onwards for the establishment of semiconductor and display fabrication units in India as part of the ‘Modified Semicon India Programme’. This program will be open for applications until December 2024. Buy Prime …
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INS Vikramaditya, Vikrant lead Navy’s mega ops in Arabian Sea in Twin CBG operation The Indian Navy carried out a massive operation in the Arabian Sea involving more than 35 aircraft as part of a Carrier Battle Group (CBG). This was one of the most significant demonstrations of the Navy’s operational capabilities to date, and …
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G20 SAI Summit Starts in Goa The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, Shri Girish Chandra Murmu, holds the position of Chair of the Supreme Audit Institutions-20 (SAI20) Engagement Group during India’s G20 Presidency. The SAI20 Summit is scheduled to take place in Goa from 12th to 14th June 2023, and will be attended …
Insurers directed by IRDAI to establish ABHA IDs for policy seekers The insurance regulator of India has recently released a directive to all insurers operating in the country to establish unique 14-digit identifiers, known as Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs, for all individuals residing within India. This new rule applies to both fresh insurance …
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SAGAR SAMRIDDHI The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, launched the ‘Sagar Samriddhi’ online dredging monitoring system as part of the ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative of the ministry. The National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC) developed the system, which replaces the old Draft and Loading Monitor system and offers …
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IndiGo announced that its CEO, Pieter Elbers, has been elected as the chair-elect of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Board of Governors. He will succeed present Chair, Yvonne Manzi Makolo, the CEO of Rwandair with effect from June 2024. Pieter Elbers’ appointment comes at a significant time for the Indian aviation industry, which is …
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Kilauea volcano eruption: The US Geological Survey (USGS) has downgraded the safety alert for Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, following a new eruption. The alert level has been reduced from “WARNING” to “WATCH” as effusion rates have declined and no infrastructure is threatened. The previous warning has been lowered to a watch, as high effusion rates …
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Amit Agrawal appointed UIDAI CEO Senior IAS officers Amit Agrawal and Subodh Kumar Singh have been appointed as CEO Unique Identification Authority of India and director general of the National Testing Agency, respectively, as part of a bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre. Both Agrawal (1993 batch) and Singh (1997 batch) are Indian Administrative Service …
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Welcome to the Current Affairs Section of Adda247. If you are preparing for Government Job Exams, then it is very important for you to read the Daily Current Affairs. All the important updates based on current affairs are included in this Daily Current Affairs 2025 article.
