Launched on January 1, 2025, the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative marks a significant advancement in India’s research and education landscape. This scheme aims to provide comprehensive access to international scholarly journals and articles for students, faculty, researchers, and scientists across the nation’s government higher education institutions (HEIs) and central government research and development …
Sai Paranjpye, a legendary director and writer in Indian cinema, is set to be honored with the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival (AIFF) 2025. Known for her impactful slice-of-life films such as Sparsh, Chashme Buddoor, Katha, and Saaz, Paranjpye is regarded as a pillar of India’s parallel cinema movement, …
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The Gangadhar National Award for Poetry 2023 will be conferred upon the renowned Odia poet Prativa Satpathy by Sambalpur University on its 58th foundation day on January 5. The award, instituted in 1989, recognizes excellence in the field of poetry and is named after the eminent Odia poet Gangadhar Meher. Over the years, many distinguished …
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued detailed guidelines for lenders participating in the Government Debt Relief Scheme, aiming to provide structured relief to borrowers facing financial distress. This initiative aligns with the RBI’s ongoing efforts to enhance financial stability and support economic recovery. Crux of the Guidelines The RBI’s guidelines outline the framework …
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On January 1, 2025, Pakistan commenced its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). This marks Pakistan’s eighth term on the 15-member council, succeeding Japan as the Asian representative. Ambassador Munir Akram emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to playing an “active and constructive” role in addressing global challenges. Key Details Election …
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Arif Mohammad Khan was sworn in as the 42nd Governor of Bihar, succeeding Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who has been appointed as the Governor of Kerala. The ceremony took place at the Raj Bhawan, where Patna High Court Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran administered the oath in the presence of several key political figures, including Chief …
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As of December 31, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that 98.12% of the ₹2,000 denomination banknotes have been returned to the banking system, with ₹6,691 crore still held by the public. Background On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of ₹2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation. At that time, the total …
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On January 2, 2025, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar took the oath as the 23rd Governor of Kerala in a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. He succeeds Arif Mohammed Khan, who has been appointed as the Governor of Bihar. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar, …
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The Indian government is contemplating the introduction of honorary senior ranks for retiring Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel who have not been promoted due to organizational constraints. This initiative aims to enhance morale among retiring personnel and acknowledge their service. Proposal Details Former Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Anish Dayal …
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Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced the launch of an instant ambulance service, where residents of Gurgaon can book an ambulance through the Blinkit app and have it arrive within 10 minutes. This initiative aims to address the critical need for quick emergency medical transport in urban areas. The service, which includes Basic Life Support (BLS) …
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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.
