State Bank of India, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank continue to be identified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) in the 2024 list of this category.
Category: Current Affairs
Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on November 12 conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, from a mobile articulated launcher. Key Read More …
Antariksha Abhyas – 2024
‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’, a three day Exercise to war-game the growing threats from and to Space Based Assets and Services, was conducted by the Defence Space Agency of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff from 11 – 13 Nov 24. Key Read More …
World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024
The World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 was released the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Key points India has secured a spot in the global top-10 for all three major intellectual property (IP) rights — patents, trademarks, and industrial designs.
Inter-State Council reconstituted
The Union government on 12 November reconstituted the Standing Committee of the Inter-State Council (ISC), naming Home Minister Amit Shah as its chairman. Inter-State Council Standing Committee of ISC
Arrow-3 missile interception system
According to a recent report, Israel’s Defence Ministry has begun coordinating joint preparations with the German Federal Ministry of Defence for the initial deployment of Israel’s Arrow-3 missile interception system on German soil in 2025. Arrow system Iron Dome David’s Read More …
Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement
The 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), being held in Baku, have officially adopted the new operational standards for a mechanism of the Paris Agreement under Article 6. About Article 6.4 Read More …
New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)
The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) refers to an update to the $100 billion a year that was to be made available to developing countries by developed countries to adapt to climate change as well as mitigate emissions. Background
Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India
President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of the office of the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) to Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna on November 11, 2024. Key points
World Immunization Day 2024
World Immunization Day, observed annually on November 10, aims to raise awareness about the vital role vaccines play in preventing infectious diseases and protecting public health. Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)
200th anniversary of Vadtal Temple
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Vadtal Temple, a special stamp was released to honor its pivotal role in the Shree Swaminarayan Sampradaya.
‘EV as a Service’ programme
Union Minister of Power hasl launched ‘EV as a Service’ programme of Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL).
QS Asia Rankings 2025
India’s two institutions have found place among the top 50 and seven institutes in the top 100 of the QS Asia Rankings 2025. Key points
Eurasian otter recorded in Pune
Recently, a rescue operation conducted by the Pune Forest Department and RESQ Charitable Trust has revealed a rare Eurasian Otter in Indapur, Pune District. About Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra)
Scarborough Shoal
China has marked out its territorial claim to the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea after the Philippines passed legislation outlining its rival claim.