Section 1 of 5 🌐 International News NPCI Partners with Magnati to Expand UPI in UAE NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) partnered with UAE-based fintech firm Magnati to integrate Unified Payments Interface (UPI) into the UAE’s payment ecosystem. Partnership Details: Indian Partner: NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) UAE Partner: Magnati (fintech firm) Objective: Integrate UPI … Read more
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Section 1 of 6 💼 Business & Economy Wholesale Price Inflation Rises to 2.37% in December 2024 India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation increased to 2.37% in December 2024, up from 1.89% in the previous month. Inflation Trend: Month WPI Inflation December 2024 2.37% November 2024 1.89% Key Drivers of Rise: Manufactured products price increase … Read more
Section 1 of 8 🌐 International News 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwestern Japan A powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan on January 13, 2025, prompting tsunami warnings that were later lifted. Earthquake Details: Magnitude: 6.9 Time: 9:19 PM local time, January 13, 2025 Epicenter: Hyuga-Nada Sea, off Miyazaki Prefecture Tsunami Advisory: Issued for Miyazaki … Read more
Section 1 of 6 🌐 International News Mount Ibu Erupts in Indonesia Mount Ibu volcano in North Maluku, Indonesia erupted on January 11, 2025, producing a massive ash plume and lava flows. Eruption Details: Location: North Maluku, Indonesia Date: January 11, 2025 Ash Plume Height: Reached 4,000 meters (13,123 feet) Lava Flow: Spewed up to … Read more
Section 1 of 8 💼 Business & Economy RBI Lifts Lending Curbs on Asirvad Micro Finance & DMI Finance The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) removed lending restrictions on two major financial institutions: Asirvad Micro Finance (Chennai) and DMI Finance (Delhi). Background: Restrictions were imposed over excessive interest rate concerns Both institutions were barred from … Read more
Section 1 of 5 🇮🇳 National News ₹50,000 Crore Investment in National Waterways The Government of India announced a major infrastructure initiative with an investment of ₹50,000 crore over the next five years for the development of the inland water transport system. 💡 Key Objectives Improve efficiency of national waterways Enhance sustainability of transport infrastructure … Read more
Section 1 of 8 📊 Index & Rankings India Slips in Henley Passport Index 2025 India has slipped to 85th position in the Henley Passport Index 2025, down from 80th in 2024. The index, which measures visa-free access for passport holders, is compiled using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Singapore retained the … Read more
Section 1 of 6 🌐 International News UNESCO Adds Sevdalinka to Intangible Cultural Heritage List UNESCO recognized Sevdalinka (Sevdah), a traditional folk music genre originating from the 16th-century Ottoman Empire, as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Recognition Details: Music Genre – Sevdalinka (also called Sevdah) Type – Traditional folk music Origin – 16th-century Ottoman Empire Nickname – … Read more
Section 1 of 6 📊 Index & Rankings Indian Railways Records ₹2 Lakh Crore Capex in FY25 Indian Railways achieved a capital expenditure of over ₹2 lakh crore in FY25 (up to December 2024), representing 76% of the total allocation. Capital Expenditure Breakdown: Total Capex – Over ₹2 lakh crore (76% of allocation) Gross Budgetary … Read more
Section 1 of 7 📊 Index & Rankings India Second Most Targeted Nation for Cyberattacks According to the CloudSEK ThreatLandscape Report 2024, India ranked as the second most targeted nation for cyberattacks globally, recording 95 data theft cases. Global Cyberattack Rankings: Rank Country Data Theft Cases 1 United States 140 cases 2 India 95 cases … Read more