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India Defence Ministry to replace Microsoft OS with Maya

India Defence Ministry to replace Microsoft OS with Maya: The Union Ministry of Defense has informed that the ministry would install a secure operating system (OS), indigenously developed, named Maya OS. This OS would replace the existing OS, ‘Microsoft Windows’. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 About Maya OS: It is based on open-source Ubuntu software. It would shield against cyber […]

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Reserve Bank of India keeps key interest rate unchanged for third time

Reserve Bank of India keeps key interest rate unchanged for third time: According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy, released in August 2023, the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 Other Highlights: The standing deposit facility (SDF) rate remains at 6.25%.

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Fifteen Eco-Parks constructed in five years by Coal/Lignite PSUs

Fifteen Eco-Parks constructed in five years by Coal/Lignite PSUs: The Minister of Coal, Pralhad Joshi informed in Lok Sabha, Coal/Lignite PSUs have established 15 Eco-parks during the last 5 years. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 No fund has been allocated by the Government for Eco-parks. It was developed by Coal/Lignite PSUs for recreational purposes of nearby localities and no revenue

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Tehmasp Printer appointed as CEO for International Gemological Institute

Tehmasp Printer appointed as CEO for International Gemological Institute: International Gemological Institute (IGI), a Blackstone portfolio company, has appointed Tehmasp Printer as Global CEO of IGI, effective October 1, 2023. He would replace current CEO Roland Lorie, who will step down after spending nearly five decades. Tehmasp Printer has more than 30 years of experience in managing and

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Current RBI Governor of India, Know His Name

Current RBI Governor of India, Know His Name: Shaktikant Das, the current RBI Governor, assumed the position of the 25th Governor of RBI in December 2018. Shaktikant Das, a seasoned Indian Administrative Service (IAS) official, brought to his job a varied variety of administrative and economic experiences, making his tenure crucial for the Indian financial

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SBI Life’s Appointment of Amit Jhingran as MD & CEO Receives IRDAI Approval

SBI Life’s Appointment of Amit Jhingran as MD & CEO Receives IRDAI Approval: Amit Jhingran has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SBI Life Insurance Company Limited by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Amit Jhingran has over three decades of experience in the insurance sector

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Airtel Payments Bank Launched India’s 1st Eco-Friendly Debit Card

Airtel Payments Bank Launched India’s 1st Eco-Friendly Debit Card: India’s first payment bank, Airtel Payment Bank also became the first Indian Bank to launch an eco-friendly debit card for its new and existing customers with a savings bank account. In contrast to standard PVC cards, the debit cards will be made of recycle-Poly Vinyl Chloride

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Number Of Elephants Goes Up By 346 From Last Count, Touches 6,395 In Karnataka

Number Of Elephants Goes Up By 346 From Last Count, Touches 6,395 In Karnataka: According to the Asian Elephant Population and Demography 2023 report, the state of Karnataka has seen a significant growth in elephant population. The number of elephants in Karnataka has surged from an estimated 6,049 in 2017 to an impressive 6,395, making

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First Female Train Driver in India

First Female Train Driver in India: In a field traditionally reserved for men, Surekha Shankar Yadav joined the Indian railway as a first lady loco pilot, shattering stereotypes and making history. Her journey as India’s first female train driver represents bravery, determination, and a steadfast commitment to break through barriers. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August

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1.5 Billion Dollar Earned By BCCI FROM 2017-2021

1.5 Billion Dollar Earned By BCCI FROM 2017-2021: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has emerged as a financial powerhouse in the world of cricket, recording significant earnings and amassing substantial profits over a five-year period from 2017-18 to 2021-22. In a glimpse into the financial details of the BCCI, it was

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