The Central Government has notified the 1% construction welfare cess to strengthen the benefits for construction worker across the country. This will be effective from May 1, 2026 and this move comes under the new labor codes which are notified by Ministry of Labour and Employment. Key Points About 1% Construction Welfare Cess The newly …
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Kevin Warsh has appointed as governor of the Federal Reserve by the US Senate. Kevin will become the next chair of America’s central bank. The decision comes at a crucial time as US economy experiencing inflation and political pressure on monetary policy. If Warsh confirmed as Fed Chair, he will replace the Jerome Powell. Senate …
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India is a country rich in geographical diversity and cultural heritage. Many Indian states are known by special nicknames based on their natural beauty, history, or geographical location. One such famous nickname is the “Land of Rising Sun,” which refers to the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. The state is known for receiving the first …
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India has appointed senior diplomat Prashant Pise as Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman. Prashant is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer and currently serves as the Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs. Prashant Pise India’s Next Ambassador to Oman The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced the appointment of the Prashant …
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The world is home to thousands of fascinating animal species, but among rodents, one giant creature stands out for its extraordinary size and unique lifestyle, the Capybara. Known for its calm nature and semi-aquatic habits, the Capybara holds the title of the largest rodent in the world. This amazing animal is native to South America …
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India’s legend cricketer Rahul Dravid become the owner of the Dublin franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). As ETPL will be launch in this year and it is the Europe’s first ICC sanctioned multi country franchise T20 competition. What Is the European T20 Premier League? The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) is the …
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CEO and Managing Director of Tata Chemicals of Tata Chemicals, R Mukundan assumed the office as president of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). He appointed for a period of 2026-27. He will succeeds the Rajiv Memani and he will bring the more than three decades of leadership experience form the Tata group. R Mukundan …
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The government of India sharply increased the import duty on gold and silver to 15%. This move aims at protecting the country’s foreign exchange reserves and reducing the pressure on the weakening of Indian Rupee. The rising tensions in the West Asia, rising crude oil prices and global economic uncertainties are increasing the country’s import …
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The public sector banks of India have achieved their strongest financial performance ever and reported a combined net profit of Rs 1.98 lakh crore in FY 2025-26. The Union Finance Ministry has announced that this marks the 4th consecutive year of profitability of public sector banks and showcases the strong growth by the Indian Public …
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To strengthen the India’s shipping and trade ecosystem by launching the $1.5 billion Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI Pool). This initiative aims to reduce dependence on the foreign insurers and ensure the uninterrupted insurance coverage for the vessels. Key Highlights of Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool The newly launched Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool is designed to …
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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 2026 article.
