The Survey of India (SOI) is the national organization responsible for creating topographical maps of India. It works under the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Founded in 1767 during British rule, it is one of the oldest engineering departments of the Indian government. The SOI is headed by the Surveyor General of India, who …
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As the much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set to commence on March 22, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced several key rule changes that are expected to significantly impact the dynamics of the tournament. During a recent meeting held at BCCI Headquarters in Mumbai, captains of various …
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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of a new Brownfield Ammonia-Urea Complex (Namrup-IV) at Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL), Namrup, Assam. The 12.7 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) annual capacity plant will be developed as a Joint Venture (JV) under the New Investment Policy (NIP) 2012, with a …
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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) to enhance livestock sector growth. The revised scheme, implemented as a Central Sector component of the Development Programmes scheme, has been allocated a total of ₹3,400 crore during the 15th Finance Commission cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26), with an …
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The Union Cabinet has approved an incentive scheme of ₹1,500 crore for banks to promote Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions below ₹2,000 in FY 2024–25. Banks will receive a 0.15% incentive on such transactions made by small merchants, with a portion of the payout contingent on maintaining a reliable UPI infrastructure. The initiative aims to …
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has reduced the minimum investment amount for Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments on the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) from ₹10,000 to ₹1,000. This decision, based on recommendations from the Social Stock Exchange Advisory Committee, aims to enhance retail participation and increase funding for non-profit organizations (NPOs). …
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has partnered with DigiLocker to streamline access to investors’ securities holdings and reduce unclaimed assets in the Indian securities market. This initiative enables investors to store and retrieve their demat holdings, mutual fund statements, and Consolidated Account Statements (CAS) through DigiLocker, ensuring seamless access to financial information. …
The Indian government is advancing its nuclear energy initiatives with two key projects: the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant in Maharashtra and the Gorakhpur (Fatehabad District) Nuclear Power Project in Haryana, the first nuclear facility in North India. The Jaitapur plant, once completed, will contribute 10% of India’s 100 GW nuclear energy target by 2047, while …
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The Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu to honor outstanding contributions to Indian journalism. The awards recognize journalists who uphold the values of truth, integrity, and fearless reporting. In her speech, President Murmu highlighted the importance of journalism in sustaining democracy and acknowledged Ramnath Goenka’s legacy in defending press …
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of INR 58 crore for Team India after their remarkable victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This reward acknowledges the efforts of the players, coaching staff, support personnel, and the Men’s Selection Committee. Under Captain Rohit Sharma’s leadership, India displayed …
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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.
