Airports help people travel across the world by plane. Some airports have been working for more than 100 years and are still in use today. These old airports have seen many changes over time,but they still play an important role in air travel. In this article, we will look at the top-10 oldest airports in …
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In a groundbreaking development for India’s digital economy, Walmart-owned Flipkart has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC). With this licence, Flipkart can now offer loans directly to its customers and sellers, moving beyond partnerships with traditional lenders. This move marks the first time an …
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The Group of Seven, or G7, is a group of seven rich and powerful countries that meet every year to talk about important world problems. These countries work together to find solutions for issues like the economy, security and climate change. Although India is not a member, it has been invited to some meetings because …
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Ashwani Lohani, former Chairman and Managing Director of Air India and ex-Chairman of the Railway Board, has been appointed as the Director of the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) in New Delhi. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his appointment on June 4, 2025, for a tenure of three years, filling the vacancy …
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June 5 marks the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing, a global initiative spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The observance highlights the urgent need to protect the world’s fisheries, marine biodiversity, and the livelihoods of millions dependent on ocean resources by eliminating …
On April 9, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released draft guidelines on loans against gold collateral, seeking to harmonise lending practices across banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). The move comes in response to inconsistencies in lending norms and a sharp spike in gold loan portfolios, especially among banks. While the proposed rules …
As part of the Government of India’s Swachh Bharat Mission, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science & Technology actively observed Swachhata Pakhwada 2025 from May 1 to May 15, organizing 188 activities across its headquarters in New Delhi, autonomous institutions (AIs), and public sector undertakings (PSUs). The initiative was aimed at …
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In a significant development for India’s global administrative leadership, India has been elected to the Presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) for the 2025–2028 term. V. Srinivas, Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), will lead the international body headquartered in Brussels. This marks a key recognition of …
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In a major push for environmental conservation and community empowerment, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana from Hamirpur on June 2, 2025. The scheme aims to increase the state’s green cover by planting fruit-bearing trees on degraded forest lands while promoting employment generation and community involvement through …
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The G7 and G20 are two of the most influential international groupings shaping global economic and political governance. While both aim to address global issues, their composition, objectives, and scope differ significantly. This article provides a clear, comparative understanding of G7 vs G20—an important topic for static GK and government exams. What is G7? The …
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 2024 article.
