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Social Justice
Kailash Satyarthi’s ‘Diyaslai’ Discussion
IGNCA collaborated with Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion to host a literary discussion on the autobiography ‘Diyaslai’. The event highlights the intersection of literature, social activism, and child rights advocacy, showcasing how cultural institutions promote social justice narratives.
International Cooperation
India-EU Science & Technology Meeting
The India-European Union Meeting on Science & Technology Cooperation was held in New Delhi at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe. Such bilateral scientific cooperation strengthens research partnerships, technology transfer, and collaborative innovation between India and EU member states.
Fintech Innovation
Rupee112 WhatsApp Loans
Rupee112 launched WhatsApp-based instant loans ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹1,00,000. This innovation democratizes credit access through messaging platforms, enabling quick unsecured loans without collateral, particularly benefiting underserved segments and small businesses.
Global Health
World Hearing Day 2025 Theme
Theme: “Changing mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all!” The focus is on behavioral change and universal access to hearing healthcare. WHO estimates over 1.5 billion people live with hearing loss, making awareness and preventive care crucial.
Environment
World Wildlife Day Origins
World Wildlife Day (March 3) was proposed by Thailand in 2013 and adopted by the UN. The date marks the adoption of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), emphasizing protection of wild flora and fauna from illegal trade.
Capital Markets
SEBI’s Bond Central Platform
SEBI launched ‘Bond Central’, a centralized corporate bond database to improve market transparency, price discovery, and investor access to bond information. This initiative aims to deepen India’s corporate bond market and provide retail investors with better information.
Banking
Bank of Baroda ISO Certification
Bank of Baroda received ISO 22301:2019 certification from BSI for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). This certification ensures the bank can maintain critical operations during disruptions, covering risk assessment, business impact analysis, and recovery strategies.
Public Finance
GST Collections Growth – February 2025
India’s GST collections grew 9.1% YoY in February 2025, reaching ₹1.84 lakh crore. This sustained growth reflects robust economic activity, improved compliance, and the stabilization of the GST regime, providing fiscal space for government spending.
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What is the theme for World Hearing Day 2025?
Changing mindsets: Empower yourself to make ear and hearing care a reality for all!
Focus on behavioral change and universal access
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When is World Wildlife Day observed?
March 3
Proposed by Thailand in 2013, marks CITES adoption
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What is SEBI’s centralized corporate bond database called?
Bond Central
Improves transparency and investor access to bond info
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What is Rupee112’s WhatsApp loan range?
₹5,000 – ₹1,00,000
Instant unsecured loans via messaging platform
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Which bank got ISO 22301:2019 certification?
Bank of Baroda
Business Continuity Management Systems certification from BSI
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What was India’s GST growth rate in February 2025?
9.1%
Collections reached ₹1.84 lakh crore
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Where was the India-EU S&T Cooperation meeting held?
New Delhi (Vigyan Bhawan Annexe)
Bilateral scientific cooperation partnership meeting
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Who collaborated with IGNCA for ‘Diyaslai’ discussion?
Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion
Kailash Satyarthi’s autobiography literary event
Think & Discuss
WhatsApp Banking & Digital Credit: Financial Inclusion or New Debt Traps?
Context from today’s quiz: Rupee112 launched WhatsApp-based instant loans ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹1,00,000, representing a new frontier in fintech innovation. This follows similar initiatives by platforms leveraging messaging apps for financial services. While these innovations promise instant credit access without collateral, they also raise questions about lending practices, interest rates, data privacy, and the potential for over-indebtedness among vulnerable borrowers.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
Digital lending platforms operating through WhatsApp and similar channels offer unprecedented convenience and speed in credit delivery. However, the ease of access, combined with minimal documentation and instant approvals, creates both opportunities and risks. Reports suggest some digital lenders charge exorbitant interest rates, use aggressive recovery practices, and harvest excessive personal data from borrowers’ devices.
Should WhatsApp-based lending platforms be subject to stricter regulations, or would this stifle innovation and limit credit access for underserved populations?
Should WhatsApp-based lending platforms be subject to stricter regulations, or would this stifle innovation and limit credit access for underserved populations?
- Should RBI mandate clear disclosure of effective interest rates (including all fees) on messaging platforms before loan disbursement, or would this complicate the user experience and reduce adoption?
- Given concerns about data privacy, should fintech lenders be prohibited from accessing contacts, location, and other personal data beyond basic KYC requirements, even if this data helps in credit scoring?
- How can regulators balance protecting vulnerable borrowers from predatory lending while encouraging fintech innovation that brings credit to MSME owners, gig workers, and individuals excluded from traditional banking?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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