India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) Celebrates 7th Foundation Day [Current Affairs]

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) Celebrates 7th Foundation Day [Current Affairs]

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a key player in driving financial inclusion across India, proudly marked its 7th Foundation Day on September 2, 2024. Since its nationwide launch in 2018 by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the IPPB has been instrumental in transforming India’s financial landscape by providing accessible, affordable, and trusted digital banking services…

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Takes Over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff [Current Affairs]

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Takes Over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff [Current Affairs]

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh assumed the role of Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) of the Indian Air Force at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) on Sunday. He began his tenure by paying tribute to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi. Background and Service An alumnus of the National Defence…

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Takes Over As AOC-In-C, Central Air Command [Current Affairs]

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Takes Over As AOC-In-C, Central Air Command [Current Affairs]

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vayu Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command on September 1. Air Marshal Dixit was commissioned into the fighter stream of IAF on December 6, 1986. The Air Officer is an experimental test pilot and a qualified flying instructor with…

World Coconut Day 2024 Observed on September 2 [Current Affairs]

World Coconut Day 2024 Observed on September 2 [Current Affairs]

World Coconut Day was established in 2009 by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC), an intergovernmental organization under the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. The APCC, representing 19 coconut-producing countries in the Asia-Pacific region, chose September 2 to commemorate the organization’s founding in 1969. Key objectives of World…

RBI Imposes Penalties on UCO Bank and Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd [Current Affairs]

RBI Imposes Penalties on UCO Bank and Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd [Current Affairs]

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has levied penalties on two financial entities for regulatory non-compliance. UCO Bank has been fined Rs 2.68 crore for violating provisions related to current account openings, deposit interest rates, and fraud classification. Meanwhile, Cent Bank Home Finance Ltd faces a Rs 2.1 lakh penalty for failing to adhere to…

Mastercard Launches Payment Passkey Service in India [Current Affairs]

Mastercard Launches Payment Passkey Service in India [Current Affairs]

Mastercard has globally debuted its Payment Passkey Service in India, aiming to enhance online shopping security and convenience. Unveiled at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, this service, initially piloted with Indian payment leaders like Juspay, Razorpay, and PayU, along with banks such as Axis Bank, leverages biometric authentication—replacing traditional passwords and OTPs with more…

Top-10 Pumpkin Producing Countries in the World [Current Affairs]

Top-10 Pumpkin Producing Countries in the World [Current Affairs]

Pumpkins are a globally cherished vegetable, integral to various cuisines and cultures. The top pumpkin-producing countries showcase the diverse regions where this versatile crop thrives. From China’s dominant production to Spain’s significant output, each country contributes uniquely to the global pumpkin supply. This article explores the leading pumpkin producers, highlighting their production volumes, key regions,…

Visa Partners With Skill India To Up Skill 20,000 Youth For India’s Booming Tourism Industry [Current Affairs]

Visa Partners With Skill India To Up Skill 20,000 Youth For India’s Booming Tourism Industry [Current Affairs]

The Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) under the aegis of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, for a three-year partnership valued at up to $1 million USD. Visa’s ongoing collaboration The partnership, which builds upon Visa’s ongoing collaboration…

List of Chief Election Commissioner of India from 1950 to 2024 [Current Affairs]

List of Chief Election Commissioner of India from 1950 to 2024 [Current Affairs]

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India is the head of the Election Commission of India (ECI), responsible for administering election processes in the country. The position has seen a variety of leaders since its establishment. In this article, we will go through a detailed list of Chief Election Commissioners from 1950 to 2024. Who…