📌 One-Liners
- Scroll the categories (they may change daily).
- Read the bold title then the short sub-line for context.
- Watch for acronyms—today’s quiz/notes expand them.
🧠 Mini-Quiz
- Answer the 3 MCQs without peeking.
- Tap Submit to reveal answers and explanations (no JS needed).
- Note why an option is correct—this locks facts into memory.
📒 Short Notes
- Read the 3 compact explainers—each builds on a different topic.
- Use them for a quick recap or add to your personal notes.
- Great for mains/PI: definitions, timelines, and “why it matters”.
💼 Business News
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NUCFDC Seeks RBI Nod for Digital Banking by Small UCBsNUCFDC will urge RBI to permit UCBs with net worth below ₹50 crore to offer digital services via a central cyber-secure stack to expand inclusion across 1,462 UCBs.
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AMFI to Publish Separate Data on ₹250 “Choti SIPs”From January, AMFI will report ₹250 SIPs separately; SEBI-allowed “Choti SIPs” must route only via NACH/UPI AutoPay with RTAs tracking the first three subsidised SIPs per investor.
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CBFC Multilingual Module on E-CinepramaanCBFC added an optional Multilingual Module to E-Cinepramaan enabling a single unified application and a single Multilingual Certificate listing all certified languages.
🇮🇳 National News
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Gen Z–Focused Delhi University Post Office RevampIndia Post’s revamped DU Post Office offers Wi-Fi, student counters, discounted Speed Post and creative interiors as part of modernising 46 campus POs by Jan 2026.
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CAG Centre of Excellence for Financial Audit – HyderabadCAG is establishing a Hyderabad Centre of Excellence to standardise modern financial audits using data analytics, AI and ESG criteria, moving toward full-data audits.
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Earth Summit 2025–26 (NABARD–IAMAI)NABARD and IAMAI will co-host a multi-city Earth Summit on “Empowering Rural Innovation for Global Change” focusing on tech, financial inclusion and climate action for rural areas.
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New Zealand & Kenya Reject India’s Basmati TRIPS PleaCourts in New Zealand and Kenya dismissed India’s APEDA bid for exclusive Basmati rights under TRIPS, citing domestic-law primacy and noting Pakistan’s parallel claim.
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SAI–NCSSR & IIT Delhi MoUSAI’s National Centre of Sports Science Research signed an MoU with IIT Delhi to enhance sports science, technology and innovation capabilities in India.
🏆 Awards & Honours
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Michelle Bachelet – Indira Gandhi Prize 2024Former UN Human Rights chief Michelle Bachelet received the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2024 for lifelong contributions to human rights and gender equality.
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IFFI–UNICEF “Five Films, One Universal Story” ShowcaseAt the 56th IFFI, UNICEF and IFFI launched a showcase of five child-centric films highlighting resilience, mental health and children’s rights.
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Leonardo DiCaprio – Desert Palm Achievement Award 2026Leonardo DiCaprio will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award (Actor) at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival for his role in “One Battle After Another.”
📰 Ranking & Reports
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HDFC Bank Tops Kantar BrandZ India 2025HDFC Bank reclaimed No.1 in Kantar BrandZ India 2025 with a USD 44.9 billion brand value while Top 100 brands reached USD 523.5 billion.
📰 Acquisitions & Mergers
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NCDEX to Acquire 20% Stake in Sri Lanka’s CSEDEXNCDEX will invest approximately LKR 70 million (≈₹24 crore) for a 20% stake and a board seat in Sri Lanka’s upcoming CSEDEX to help design its market architecture and training.
📰 Science & Technology
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SpaceX Falcon-9 Launches Copernicus Sentinel-6BSpaceX launched the Copernicus Sentinel-6B satellite, a NASA–ESA–EUMETSAT–NOAA mission to measure global sea levels and atmospheric data across 90% of the oceans.
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ISRO to Launch Oceansat on Industry-Built PSLV N1ISRO plans to launch Oceansat in 2026 on PSLV N1, the first fully industry-built PSLV produced by an HAL–L&T consortium under NSIL’s deal, marking a shift to industry-led PSLV production.
🧠 Mini-Quiz: Add to Your Knowledge (3 MCQs)
📒 Short Notes: Why Stop at One-Liners?
CAG Centre of Excellence for Financial Audit — Comptroller and Auditor General Audit CoE
What: A Hyderabad-based Centre of Excellence by the CAG to standardise modern financial audits using data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) criteria.
How: Build capabilities for full-data audits (moving beyond sample checks), deploy analytics toolchains, and provide training to audit teams to detect anomalies and improve coverage.
Why: Enhances fiscal transparency, speeds detection of irregularities, and aligns audit practice with global standards—important for public accountability and policy evaluation.
DU Post Office Revamp — Delhi University Campus Post Office India Post
What: A Gen-Z–focused revamp of the Delhi University post office offering Wi-Fi, dedicated student counters, discounted Speed Post and student-designed interiors as part of modernising 46 campus post offices by Jan 2026.
How: Upgrade services and spaces, introduce youth-friendly counters, and bundle digital offerings (tracking, online payments) to improve footfall and relevance among students.
Why: Encourages continued use of postal services among younger users, supports last-mile logistics for e-commerce and campus needs, and modernises a public service for improved accessibility.
HDFC Bank Tops Kantar BrandZ India 2025 — Brand Valuation Report BrandZ 2025
What: HDFC Bank reclaimed the No.1 position in Kantar BrandZ India 2025 with an estimated brand value of USD 44.9 billion; the Top 100 brands collectively reached USD 523.5 billion.
How: Strong brand equity driven by customer trust, digital adoption, service expansion and strategic communications translated into valuation gains measured by Kantar’s brand-valuation methodology.
Why: Brand leadership aids customer acquisition, pricing power and investor confidence; such rankings signal competitive advantage and market perception beyond pure financial metrics.