Current Affairs One - Liner : 31st December 2024

National: Bihar will host the Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025 in March 2025. The announcement was made on December 23, 2024. Matches will take place at the Rajgir Sports Academy, featuring a modern indoor stadium with a…

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M2P Fintech partners with SBI to Revolutionize Prepaid Payment Systems

Current Context: M2P Fintech and State Bank of India (SBI) have teamed up to enhance prepaid payment systems.Announced on December 20, 2024, this partnership aims to create innovative, secure, and user-friendly prepaid …

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India now ranks fourth in the world with foreign exchange reserves

Current Context: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its Quarterly External Sector Report for Q4 2024 on December 31, 2024. This report provides an assessment of the external sector for 30 of the world's l…

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Net claims of non-residents on India declined by USD 19.8 billion in Q2

Current Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a report titled "India's International Investment Position (IIP), September 2024" on December 30, 2024. This report provides a detailed analysis of …

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Current Affairs One - Liner : 29th & 30th December 2024

National: Indore's Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport became India's first zero-waste airport on December 22, 2024. The airport features a state-of-the-art recycling plant that processes both wet and dry waste, conver…

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ASUSE Results for 2023-24: Job Creation Slowed in Unincorporated non-agricultural Sector

Current Context: The Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2023-24 results were released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on December 24, 2024. Here are some key poi…

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PNB and FCAOI Sign MoU to Enhance Agricultural Infrastructure

Current Context: The MoU between Punjab National Bank (PNB) and the Federation of Cold Storage Associations of India (FCAOI) was signed on December 19, 2024, in New Delhi. The primary aim of this MoU is to enhance agricu…

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IFSCA Released Revised Framework for ITFS Platforms in GIFT City

Current Context: The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) released the revised framework for International Trade Financing Services (ITFS) platforms in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT …

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IRDAI Report: Claims Ratio of Non-Life Insurers Declines to 82.5% in FY24

Current Context: The report is titled "Annual Report 2023-24" by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). It was released on December 23, 2024. Here are some key highlights: Claims Ra…

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Current Affairs One - Liner : 28th December 2024

National: UNICEF partnered with the West Bengal government on December 22, 2024, to enhance juvenile diabetes care. This collaboration aims to develop a primary healthcare model and train healthcare providers to identify…

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AIM and UNDP Launch 2024-2025 Youth Co:Lab Innovation Challenge

Current Context: The seventh edition of the Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge for 2024-2025 launched by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on December 23, 2024…

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NeGD and IPA signed MoU for digital transformation in India’s maritime sector

Current Context: The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and the Indian Ports Association (IPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 24, 2024, in New Delhi. Aim of the Partnership: The primary goal of…

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Federal Bank Partners with Ecofy to Provide Solar Installations for MSMEs

Current Context: On 18th December 2024, Federal Bank partnered with Ecofy, India's first green-only NBFC, to provide innovative financing solutions for MSMEs investing in commercial rooftop solar installations. Aim: …

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IPBES Nexus Report: Developing Countries Struggle to Take Action on Reducing Pollution

Current Context: The IPBES Nexus Assessment Report on the Interlinkages Among Biodiversity, Water, Food, and Health was released on December 17, 2024 by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Servi…

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Current Affairs One - Liner : 27th December 2024

National: On December 27, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 50 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme. This initiative benefits property owners in over 46,000 villages across 10 states and 2 Unio…

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its annual Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2023-24

Current Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its annual Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2023-24 on December 27, 2024.  The report provides an in-depth analysis of the banking sector's pe…

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International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2024: 27 December

Current Context: The International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is observed on December 27, 2024, to emphasize the significance of being ready to tackle epidemics. The day serves as a reminder for governments, health orga…

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DPIIT signs MoU with private company ‘boat’ to help startups

Current Context: On December 27, 2024, in New Delhi, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the popular audio and wearables brand boAt. The aim…

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ISRO & ESA signed agreement for Human Space Exploration and Research Activities

Current Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) recently signed a comprehensive agreement to collaborate on human space exploration and research activities. This partne…

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HPCL Signed Agreement with NLDS to Integrate its API with ULIP

Current Context: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) signed an agreement with NICDC Logistics Data Services Ltd. (NLDS) on December 16, 2024. This agreement focuses on integrating HPCL's Application Progra…

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