Raksha Bandhan in 2025 celebrates on Saturday, August 9, 2025. This festival takes place on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Shravan month in the Hindu calendar, which usually falls in August. The date changes every year based on the lunar calendar. What is Raksha Bandhan? Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is an …
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Raksha Bandhan is widely celebrated as a festival that honors the deep bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a rakhi (sacred thread) on their brother’s wrist, and in return, brothers offer gifts and a promise of protection. But beyond this familiar tradition lies a world of hidden stories, regional customs, historical moments, and social …
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India’s largest life insurer, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), kicked off FY26 with a steady performance. In its Q1 results for FY26, LIC reported a 5% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching ₹10,987 crore, compared to ₹10,461 crore in the same quarter last year. The growth came despite a slowdown in new policy sales, …
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In a move that underscores its global ambitions, Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd, a leading Indian auto components manufacturer, has announced plans to acquire Slovakia-based IAC Group. The acquisition will be carried out through its British subsidiary, Artifex Interior Systems Ltd, marking a significant step in Tata AutoComp’s strategy to expand its footprint in Europe’s automotive …
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India’s trade balance could face renewed stress in FY26, as per the 95th round of RBI’s Survey of Professional Forecasters. According to the findings, merchandise imports are projected to grow by 2.5%, while exports are expected to rise only 1.2% during the same period. This mismatch suggests that India’s trade imbalance may widen, leading to …
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India’s electronics export industry continues its upward march, recording an impressive 47% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of FY26 (April to June 2025). Exports jumped to $12.4 billion, up from $8.43 billion in Q1 FY25, according to the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA). This performance reinforces India’s rising status as a global electronics …
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India’s maritime sector achieved an important milestone in the financial year 2024-25. The country’s major ports handled a total of 855 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo, a 4.3% increase from the previous year’s 819 MMT. This reflects ongoing growth and the crucial role these ports play in supporting India’s economy and global trade. Growth of …
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In a significant step toward bridging the digital divide, the Indian government has announced that the BharatGen AI platform will support all 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution by June 2026. This initiative, revealed by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh in Parliament, is part of the larger mission to make artificial …
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially classified Hepatitis D as a carcinogen, or cancer-causing virus. This follows a scientific consensus reached by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which cited strong evidence in a recent Lancet Oncology study. The decision underlines the urgent need to strengthen hepatitis prevention strategies, especially in countries …
In a landmark decision, the state of Illinois has banned artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT from providing therapy services without human oversight. This sweeping legislation—titled the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act—was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker, making Illinois the first state to take such definitive action to protect the integrity of …
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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.
