May 1, 2025 -

RBI Launches 3 Key Surveys for Monetary Policy Input

May 1, 2025

To fine-tune India’s monetary policy based on real-time household sentiments, the RBI has initiated three surveys: the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH), the Urban Consumer Confidence Survey (UCCS), and the Rural Consumer Confidence Survey (RCCS). These tools are vital for assessing inflation trends, consumer confidence, and economic sentiment in both urban and rural India, …

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Ex-RAW Chief Alok Joshi Appointed Head of Revamped National Security Board

May 1, 2025

Amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, India has overhauled its National Security Advisory Board (NSAB). The former chief of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), Alok Joshi, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the NSAB. This restructuring, driven by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to enhance the nation’s security framework, …

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The Return of Raghuji Bhosale’s Legendary Sword to Bharat

May 1, 2025

On April 29, 2025, the Maharashtra government successfully purchased the iconic sword of Raghuji Bhosale I from an auction in London for Rs 47.15 lakh. The sword, an emblem of the Maratha warrior’s valor and legacy, was crafted in the firangi-style with a European-style single-edged blade, gold inlays, and inscriptions in Devanagari script. Raghuji Bhosale …

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Right to Digital Access: Supreme Court Directs Changes in KYC Process for Disabled Persons

May 1, 2025

The Supreme Court’s ruling to calls for the revision of digital KYC norms to accommodate individuals with disabilities, particularly those with visual disabilities and facial disfigurement (such as acid attack survivors). The case arose from two writ petitions that sought to make the digital KYC process more accessible. The court emphasized the obligation of the …

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Nvidia’s $500 Billion AI Push: U.S. to Become Chip Manufacturing Hub

May 1, 2025

In a groundbreaking move, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a $500 billion plan to establish AI chip manufacturing within the United States. This marks a major shift from the company’s traditional reliance on Asian manufacturing, especially Taiwan. The plan, revealed during a White House event, underscores the growing importance of AI infrastructure in national development …

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World Tuna Day 2025: Promoting Sustainability of a Vital Marine Resource

May 1, 2025

World Tuna Day, sponsored by the United Nations, is observed annually on May 2 to highlight the importance of tuna in global food security, economic development, and marine biodiversity. The day raises concerns about the overexploitation of tuna species and advocates for sustainable fishing practices. Why is this in the News? World Tuna Day 2025 …

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EC Launches Capacity-Building Training for Grassroot Poll Officials

May 1, 2025

On April 30, 2025, the Election Commission of India began a two-day capacity-building training programme in New Delhi for 369 grassroot-level election officials from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana. The initiative is a crucial step in ensuring the accuracy of electoral rolls and enhancing poll preparedness for the upcoming state assembly elections, particularly in …

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Muslim Population in India: History, Demographic Trends, and Regional Insights

May 1, 2025

Why in News? The upcoming 2025 Indian Census is expected to provide updated figures on India’s religious demographics, particularly focusing on the Muslim population, which remains a critical aspect of the country’s pluralistic social fabric. A significant global study by the Pew Research Center, titled “The Future of World Religions,” has projected that Islam will …

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Indo-Pakistan Wars and Conflicts (1947–2025): A Historical Overview

May 1, 2025

Why in News? The Pahalgam Terror Attack on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, has dramatically escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. India has responded by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, closing the Attari-Wagah border, and downgrading diplomatic ties with Pakistan. In retaliation, Pakistan has secured its borders and airspace and …

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Nepal’s new draft law to restrict Mount Everest permits aims to ensure safer, more sustainable expeditions. By limiting access to climbers with prior high-altitude experience, the government hopes to preserve both the safety of climbers and the mountain’s ecological health.

Nepal to Restrict Mt. Everest Permits: New Law to Limit Access

May 1, 2025

Nepal is set to introduce a new draft law that aims to limit access to Mount Everest to experienced climbers. The new regulations, currently in draft form, would require climbers to have previously scaled a peak above 7,000 meters before attempting Everest. This move is in response to concerns about the increasing number of deaths, …

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Daily Archives: May 1, 2025

RBI Launches 3 Key Surveys for Monetary Policy Input

Ex-RAW Chief Alok Joshi Appointed Head of Revamped National Security Board

The Return of Raghuji Bhosale’s Legendary Sword to Bharat

Right to Digital Access: Supreme Court Directs Changes in KYC Process for Disabled Persons

Nvidia’s $500 Billion AI Push: U.S. to Become Chip Manufacturing Hub

World Tuna Day 2025: Promoting Sustainability of a Vital Marine Resource

EC Launches Capacity-Building Training for Grassroot Poll Officials

Muslim Population in India: History, Demographic Trends, and Regional Insights

Indo-Pakistan Wars and Conflicts (1947–2025): A Historical Overview

Nepal to Restrict Mt. Everest Permits: New Law to Limit Access

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