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1.Six Member ‘Payments Regulatory Board’ constituted by RBI
The Board will be responsible for the regulation and supervision of payment systems under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.
It has replaced the earlier Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment and Settlement Systems (BPSS).About Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
Goal: Regulate and supervise payment systems in India, covering manual clearing to electronic transfers like RTGS and NEFT.
Central Authority: RBI is designated as the central authority for overseeing payment and settlement infrastructure.
Customer Protection: Ensures customer protection by preventing unfair charges and holding intermediaries accountable for mishaps.
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The Defence Minister of India inaugurated Tata Advanced Systems Limited’s (TASL) defence manufacturing facility in Morocco and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on defence cooperation with Morocco, marking a historic milestone in India-Morocco defence ties.It is the first overseas defence facility by an Indian private company; largest defence manufacturing plant in Morocco.
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The Trump administration has revoked the sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port, affecting India’s access to Afghanistan and Central Asia and undermining its strategic position in the region.
The exemption, granted in 2018 under the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA), allowed India to advance its long-term plan to develop Chabahar Port as a gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
📖 Know Your English
Word:Labyrinth
Meaning:A complicated set of paths and passages, through which it is difficult to find your way.
Synonyms:Maze, warren.
Example:The cockpit was a labyrinth of instruments and controls.
🚆 HISTORY COACH
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1.Which Buddhist and Jain texts describe the sixteen Mahajanapadas?
➡️The Anguttara Nikaya is the main Buddhist text that describes the 16 Mahajanapadas, while the Bhagavati Sutra is the corresponding Jain text. Both scriptures provide a list of these powerful kingdoms and republics that existed in ancient India around the 6th century BCE.
2.Who was the Hindu King at the time of invasion of Muhammad-bin-Qasim of Sindh?
➡️The Hindu king at the time of Muhammad-bin-Qasim's invasion of Sindh was Raja Dahir, who was the last Hindu ruler of the region. His kingdom was invaded by the Arab Umayyad Caliphate in 711-712 CE, and Dahir died defending his territory in the Battle of Aror against Muhammad bin Qasim.
3.Where did the Portuguese construct their first fort in India? ?
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The Portuguese constructed their first fort in India in Kochi, Kerala, in 1503. This fort, named Fort Emmanuel (or Fort Manuel), was built by Francisco de Albuquerque and his cousin Alphonso de Albuquerque and served to protect their burgeoning trade interests and establish their military power in the region.
🚆 BANKING AND FINANCE COACH
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1.What is Narrow Money according to RBI?
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According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), narrow money, denoted by M1, consists of the most liquid forms of money that are readily available for immediate transactions. It includes: Currency with the Public, Demand Deposits with the Banking System (both current and savings account portions), and 'Other' Deposits with the RBI.
2.Foreign currency which has tendency of quick migration is called ?
➡️A foreign currency that has a tendency of quick migration is called hot money or hot currency. It refers to short-term capital that moves quickly and frequently between countries or financial markets to take advantage of short-term profit opportunities.
3.Demonetisation of 500 and 1000 notes was announced on
➡️On 8 November 2016, the Government of India announced the demonetisation of all ₹500 and ₹1,000 banknotes of the Mahatma Gandhi Series. It also announced the issuance of new ₹500 and ₹2000 banknotes in exchange for the demonetised banknotes.
🚆 ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY COACH
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1.Who coined the term "ecology"?
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The German biologist Ernst Haeckel coined the term "ecology" in 1866 or 1869 to describe the study of the relationships between organisms and their environment. Derived from the Greek words oikos (house or home) and logos (study), ecology focuses on how living organisms interact with each other and their surroundings, a concept that formed the foundation for the scientific field of ecology.
2.What is Net Primary Productivity?
➡️Net primary productivity (NPP) is the rate at which autotrophs (plants and algae) accumulate new organic matter (biomass) per unit area per unit time after accounting for their own respiratory energy losses. It represents the total energy available to the entire ecosystem, as it is the energy that moves up the food chain to consumers like herbivores and decomposers.
3.Hydroponics related to
➡️Hydroponics is a method of agriculture related to growing plants without soil. It involves using mineral nutrient solutions dissolved in water to provide plants with the necessary elements for growth, rather than relying on soil to deliver them.
💡 Did You Know?
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The tiger population in Achanakmar Tiger Reserve (Chhattisgarh) has witnessed a remarkable increase, rising from 5 in 2022 to 18 in 2025, largely due to the arrival of the tigress Jhumri from Bandhavgarh (Madhya Pradesh) and enhanced conservation efforts.Located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, Achanakmar Tiger Reserve (ATR) was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1975 and became a tiger reserve in 2009. It is part of the Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve.
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The US President warned Afghanistan of consequences if Bagram air base isn’t returned, hinting at possible military action. The base was vacated by US forces before their 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.Located about 60 km north of Kabul, Bagram Airfield is Afghanistan’s largest military base, positioned in the vital Parwan province.
❓ Question of the Day
Which country has announced that it has carried out its first hydrogen bomb test?
Answer:North Korea announced its first hydrogen bomb test in January 2016. This announcement followed an underground tremor detected in the country, and while the claim was met with skepticism by some international observers, North Korea stated the test was a success, marking a significant step in its nuclear weapons development.
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