The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) scheme has reached a remarkable milestone as it completes eight years of successful implementation, gathering an impressive enrollment of over 5.25 crore subscribers. Atal Pension Yojana (APY): Vision and Purpose Launched in the year 2015, the APY was devised as a potent tool to ensure old age income security for …
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As per a Finance Ministry report, both state-owned banks and leading private banks have garnered more than ₹21,000 crore in fees primarily from account holders failing to maintain the minimum balance. Charges amounting to over ₹35,000 crore have been amassed since 2018 due to reasons such as non-compliance with minimum balance requirements, additional ATM transactions, …
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William Friedkin, the Oscar-winning American director of films like The Exorcist and The French Connection passed away in Los Angeles(LA), California, United States of America (USA) at the age of 87. Friedkin was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA on 29 August 1935. About William Friedkin William Friedkin began his career in documentaries in the early …
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What’s in News? According to the recent data, a significant backlog of pending crop insurance claims totally approximately Rs.2,716.10 crore was revealed till 2021-22 under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY). The maximum pendency of crop insurance claims is in Rajasthan, followed by Maharashtra and Gujarat. Factors behind the delays The delays in settling …
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Why CBIC in news? IRS officer Sanjay Kumar Agarwal has taken charge as the Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). Agarwal succeeds Vivek Johri who superannuated as CBIC chief on May 31. In an order issued on August 5, the finance ministry had appointed Agarwal, who was holding charge of …
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In a significant step towards strengthening its cyber defenses, India’s Ministry of Defence has taken a decisive step by opting to replace the Microsoft operating system with a domestically developed alternative named the ‘Maya‘ operating system. This strategic move aims to elevate the nation’s cybersecurity measures in the face of escalating cyber threats. The Maya …
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The Indian government has recently taken a significant step by committing to investigate the potential existence of the perplexing ‘Havana Syndrome’ within its borders. This decision comes in response to a petition submitted to the Karnataka High Court by A Amarnath Chagu, a Bengaluru resident. The petitioner sought an inquiry into the enigmatic syndrome’s presence …
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Today, August 9, 2023, is World Tribal Day. This day is observed by the United Nations to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous peoples. It is also a day to celebrate the achievements and contributions that indigenous peoples make to society. There are over 476 million indigenous peoples living in over 90 …
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Renowned Malayalam director and screenwriter Siddique Ismail has passed away at 63. He was known for making movies like Friends (2001), Engal Anna (2004), Sadhu Miranda (2008), Kaalavan (2011), and Bhaskar Oru Rascal (2018). His final directorial venture was the 2020 action thriller film Big Brother, which starred Mohanlal, Arbaaz Khan, Anoop Menon, and Honey …
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The media regulatory body of Iraq has issued a prohibition on the usage of the term ‘homosexuality‘ instructing both media and social media entities to employ the term ‘sexual deviance‘ in its place. Ban on Specific Terms for Media and Internet Companies in Iraq This directive encompasses all media and social media establishments functioning within …
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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.
