25th-26th December 2025

1. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy inaugurates a Centre of Excellence and a VRMS facility in Jharkhand
2. Government notifies new Petroleum and Natural Gas rules to encourage investment and improve ease of doing business
3. Canara HSBC Life Insurance partners with ESFB to expand bancassurance services
4. Axis Bank introduces digital merchant cash advance loans tailored for MSMEs
5. PayNearby secures a TPAP licence from NPCI and launches the PayNearby Saathi app
6. Saleem Ahmad takes charge as Chairman and Managing Director of RVNL
7. ISRO successfully launches the BlueBird Block-2 satellite aboard the LVM3-M6 mission from Sriharikota
8. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveils the logo, theme song, and mascot of the first edition of KITG in Chhattisgarh
9. Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel releases his new book The Great Sanctions Hack
10. GAIL signs an MoU with Chhattisgarh to set up a 12.7 MT gas-based urea project
11. Overview of the ‘PESA Mahotsav: Utsav Lok Sanskriti Ka’ organised in Visakhapatnam
12. Union Minister Manohar Lal virtually inaugurates commercial operations of Unit-2 of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Hydroelectric Project
13. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launches a comprehensive internship policy to nurture future sports professionals
14. Union Minister J. P. Nadda lays the foundation stone for India’s first PPP-model medical colleges in Madhya Pradesh
15. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment signs MoUs with Sivananda Dhanwantari Ashram and Patanjali University under NMBA
16. Overview of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s official visit to Sri Lanka
17. Russia announces plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2036
18. IRFC refinances ₹9,821 crore to DFCCIL with support from the World Bank
19. Goldman Sachs projects India’s GDP growth at 6.7% in 2026 and 6.8% in 2027
20. Indian Coast Guard inducts its first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel, Samudra Pratap
21. TASL hands over the first WhAP 8×8 armoured vehicles to the Royal Moroccan Army
22. Alpine SG Pipers win the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League title
23. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan releases the book Economic Empowerment of Bharat in the Modi Era
24. Good Governance Day observed nationwide
25. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launches the ‘Atal Canteen Scheme’, offering meals at ₹5 at 100 locations
26. Prime Minister inaugurates a nature-themed terminal at Guwahati airport
27. PM launches a ₹10,601 crore fertiliser plant in Dibrugarh, Assam
28. National Mathematics Day
29. United Nations observes World Meditation Day to promote inner peace
30. India delivers three Quick Impact Projects to strengthen ties with Myanmar
31. Jay Shah receives the ‘Transformational Leader of the Year’ award

National News

1. G Kishan Reddy Inaugurates Critical Minerals Centre at IIT Dhanbad

• What:
  • Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G Kishan Reddy inaugurated the Centre of Excellence under the National Critical Minerals Mission and the Virtual Reality Mine Simulator at Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) (IIT (ISM)) Dhanbad.
• Why:
  • To strengthen research, innovation, safety, and technology-driven solutions in the mining and critical minerals sector.
• Tell me more:
  • Centre Role – National anchor for research and industry-scale solutions
  • Focus Areas – Exploration, extraction, processing, recycling, reuse, and waste-to-wealth
  • Industry and Academic Partners – University of Cambridge and St Petersburg University
  • Infrastructure Support – IIT Gandhinagar, IIT BHU, and CPI (UK)
  • Simulator Name – Virtual Reality Mine Simulator (VRMS)
  • VRMS Developer – IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
  • Collaborating Organisation – Coal India Limited
  • Subsidiaries Involved – Northern Coalfields Limited and Eastern Coalfields Limited
  • Simulator Status – India’s first virtual reality-based mine simulator for coal mining
  • VRMS Feature – 360-degree immersive virtual reality theatre
  • Student Interaction Venue – RD Chowk at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

Source: PIB

2. Government Notifies Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules 2025

• What:
  • Government notified the Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025 to create a modern regulatory framework for the oil and gas sector and improve ease of doing business.
• Tell me more:
  • Legal Basis – Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Act, 2025
  • Regulatory Change – Single petroleum lease replaced multiple licences
  • Coverage – Exploration, development, and production of all hydrocarbons including shale
  • Lease Tenure – Up to 30 years
  • Penalty Reform – Criminal penalties removed
  • Financial Penalty – Rs 25 lakh for violations
  • Continuing Breach Penalty – Rs 10 lakh per day

3. PESA Mahotsav 2025 Held at Visakhapatnam

• What:
  • Ministry of Panchayati Raj organised the two-day PESA Mahotsav at Visakhapatnam Port Authority Stadium to mark PESA Day and promote effective implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA).
• Why:
  • The PESA Mahotsav was organised to strengthen grassroots self-governance in Scheduled Areas and reinforce tribal rights over natural resources through effective PESA implementation.
• Tell me more:
  • Participating States – Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, and Telangana
  • Participants – Panchayat representatives, sportspersons, artisans, craftsmen, and cultural artists
  • Cultural Displays – Tribal food, crafts, art, dance, and traditions
  • Objective – Talent connection, leadership promotion, and cultural recognition
  • Vision Referenced – Viksit Bharat 2047
  • Implementing Ministry – Ministry of Panchayati Raj

4. External Affairs Minister Visits Sri Lanka as Special Envoy

• External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar will visit Sri Lanka as Special Envoy of the Prime Minister to meet the Sri Lankan leadership in the context of Operation Sagar Bandhu.
• The visit aims to advance India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and support Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Source: MEA

State News

1. Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project Unit-2 Begins Commercial Operations

• What:
  • Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal inaugurated the commercial operation of Unit-2 (250 MW) of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project to strengthen clean energy generation and the national grid.
• Why:
  • The commissioning aims to support clean and sustainable energy, strengthen the national grid, promote North-East India’s growth, and advance India’s Net Zero goals.
• Tell me more:
  • Project Name – Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project
  • Location – Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project is located on the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
  • Implementing Agency – National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)
  • Electricity Supply – Power supply to 16 beneficiary States
  • Regional Allocation – 1,000 MW allocated to North-East India
  • Free Power – Allocations to Arunachal Pradesh and Assam
  • Project Status – Largest hydropower project in India
  • Dam Feature – Largest dam in North-East India

2. JP Nadda to Lay Foundation Stones of Medical Colleges

• What:
  • Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda laid the foundation stone of two medical colleges in Dhar and Betul districts of Madhya Pradesh under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
• Tell me more:
  • Total Medical Colleges Planned – Four
  • Development Model – Public Private Partnership (PPP)
  • Dhar Programme – Foundation stone laying and inauguration of other development works in forenoon
  • Betul Programme – Foundation stone laying and inauguration of medical college-related and other works in afternoon

Source: ANI

3. Delhi Government Launches Atal Canteen Scheme

• What:
  • Delhi government launched the Atal Canteen Scheme on the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to provide nutritious meals at ₹5 to the underprivileged.
• Tell me more:
  • Launch Occasion – 101st birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee
  • Initial Canteens Opened – 45 Atal canteens across Delhi
  • Expansion Plan – Total canteens to increase to 100 within 15–20 days

Source: TOI

4. Nature-Themed Terminal Inaugurated at Guwahati Airport

• What:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport as the country’s first nature-themed airport terminal.
• Why:
  • The project aims to develop Guwahati airport as a major aviation hub for the northeast and a key gateway to Southeast Asia while enhancing passenger capacity and experience.
• Tell me more:
  • Project Cost – ₹5,000 crore
  • Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Allocation – ₹1,000 crore
  • Project Developer – Guwahati International Airport Limited (GIAL)
  • Airport Operations – Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL)
  • Terminal Name – “The Bamboo Orchids”
  • Technology Features – DigiYatra-enabled processing, smart check-in, Automated Tray Retrieval System (ATRS)

Source: NDTV

5. Foundation Stone Laid for Assam Ammonia-Urea Plant

• What:
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of a ₹10,601-crore brownfield ammonia-urea plant in Dibrugarh district of Assam to enhance domestic urea production capacity.
• Tell me more:
  • Project Type – Brownfield ammonia-urea plant
  • Implementing Company – Assam Valley Fertiliser and Chemical Company Limited (AVFCCL)
  • Annual Urea Capacity – 12.7 lakh metric tonnes
  • Commissioning Year – 2030
  • AVFCCL Incorporation – July at Namrup, Dibrugarh district
  • Union Cabinet Approval – New plant approved in March
  • Project Site – Existing premises of Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited (BVFCL)

Source: BS

International News

1. Russia Plans Lunar Nuclear Power Plant by 2036

• What:
  • Russia plans to build a nuclear power plant on the moon by 2036 to support its lunar space programme and a joint Russian–Chinese research station.
• Why:
  • Russia aims to ensure continuous power supply for long-term lunar exploration and a permanently functioning scientific lunar station.
• Tell me more:
  • Announcing Authority – Roscosmos (Russia’s state space corporation)
  • Project Type – Lunar power plant
  • Contract Partner – Lavochkin Association aerospace company
  • Nuclear Participants – Rosatom and Kurchatov Institute
  • Russia Space Legacy – First human in space by Yuri Gagarin in 1961

Source: ET

2. India Hands Over Three Quick Impact Projects to Myanmar

• What:
  • India handed over three Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) to Myanmar for socio-economic development in the Mandalay Region.
• Why:
  • The projects aim to support vocational education, women’s training, clean energy development, and local capacity-building in Myanmar.
• Tell me more:
  • Project Location – Mandalay Region, Myanmar
  • Project Framework – Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC)
  • Diplomatic Representation – Indian Ambassador Abhay Thakur
  • Myanmar Representation – Chief Minister of Mandalay Region Government U Myo Aung

Source: NOA

Banking and Economy

1. Canara HSBC Life Partners with Equitas Small Finance Bank

• What:
  • Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company entered into a bancassurance partnership with Equitas Small Finance Bank (ESFB) to expand life insurance distribution across India.
• Tell me more:
  • Distribution Channel – ESFB branch and ATM network
  • Branch Count – 994 branches
  • ATM Count – 365 ATMs
  • Geographic Reach – 18 states and Union Territories
  • Product Categories – Protection, savings, annuity, child, and investment-linked products

2. Axis Bank Launches Digital Merchant Cash Advance Loans

• What:
  • Axis Bank launched Digital Merchant Cash Advance Loans to provide quick, cash-flow-based unsecured credit to micro, small and medium enterprises across India.
• Why:
  • Axis Bank introduced the product to improve credit access for small merchants by aligning loan assessment and repayment with actual business cash flows.
• Tell me more:
  • Loan Type – Unsecured loan
  • Loan Amount Range – ₹2 lakh to ₹20 lakh
  • Lending Basis – Cash-flow-based assessment
  • Repayment Method – Automatic daily instalments
  • Repayment Model – Everyday Instalment (EDI) model

Source: HBL

3. PayNearby Gets TPAP Approval and Launches PayNearby Saathi

• What:
  • PayNearby received Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP) approval from National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and launched PayNearby Saathi to expand Unified Payments Interface (UPI) access in semi-urban and rural India.
• Tell me more:
  • Target Regions – Semi-urban and rural India
  • ‘Saathi’ Platform Type – Assisted digital payments and financial services platform
  • Core Services – UPI-linked savings accounts, payments, and bill payments
  • Investment Products – Fixed deposits, recurring deposits, gold investments, and mutual funds
  • Credit Products – Personal loans, gold loans, business loans, and credit cards
  • Language Support – Multiple Indian languages
  • Distribution Network – Over 15 lakh retail partners and Digital Naaris
  • Government Integration – Bhashini speech technology of Government of India
  • Business Model – Distribution-as-a-Service

Source: IBS

4. IRFC Refinances World Bank Loan for EDFC Project

• What:
  • Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC) refinanced a ₹9,821 crore foreign currency loan of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project to save ₹2,700 crore in interest.
• Why:
  • The refinancing aims to shift DFCCIL from foreign currency debt to rupee-denominated financing to reduce exchange rate risk and improve cash flow management.
• Tell me more:
  • Original Lender – World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) (IBRD)
  • Borrower – Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL)
  • Lender – Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC)
  • Loan Type – Rupee Term Loan
  • Interest Savings – ₹2,700 crore
  • Disbursement Status – Amount disbursed
  • Project – Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC)

Source: ET

GDP Forecasts

1. Goldman Sachs Projects Strong Global and India Growth

• What:
  • Goldman Sachs projected resilient global economic growth in 2026 with India remaining one of the fastest-growing major economies.
• Why:
  • The projection reflects stable inflation, easing monetary conditions and strong domestic demand in emerging economies.
• Tell me more:
  • Report Name – Global Economics Analyst Report Macro Outlook 2026
  • Global Growth Projection 2026 – 2.8%
  • Consensus Global Growth Estimate – 2.5%
  • India Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth 2026 – 6.7%
  • India Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth 2027 – 6.8%
  • China Growth Projection 2026 – 4.8%
  • China Growth Projection 2027 – 4.7%
  • India Growth Drivers – Strong domestic consumption and public infrastructure spending
  • Trade Exposure – India has relatively limited exposure to global trade disruptions

Source: ET

Defence News

1. Indian Coast Guard Inducts Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Pratap

• What:
  • Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inducted its first indigenously built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) Samudra Pratap on 23 December 2025 to strengthen pollution response capability.
• Why:
  • The induction aims to enhance marine pollution control operations while supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
• Tell me more:
  • Vessel Name – Samudra Pratap
  • Project – 02 Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) project
  • Shipyard – Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
  • Indigenous Content – More than 60%
  • Design – First indigenously designed and built PCV of ICG
  • Fleet Status – Largest ship in Indian Coast Guard fleet
  • Dynamic Positioning – First ICG ship with Dynamic Positioning capability (DP-1)

Source: PIB

2. India Hands Over WhAP 8×8 to Morocco

• What:
  • Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) handed over the first lot of WhAP 8×8 armoured vehicles to the Royal Moroccan Army, strengthening defence cooperation between India and Morocco.
• Tell me more:
  • Vehicle Name – Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8
  • Developer – Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)
  • Facility Milestone – First defence manufacturing plant by an Indian private company in Africa
  • Development Trials – Desert and Ladakh trials completed

Source: ET

Science and Technology

1. LVM3-M6 Mission to Launch BlueBird Block-2 Satellite

• What:
  • Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of AST SpaceMobile, United States of America (USA), through the LVM3-M6 mission as a dedicated commercial launch.
• Why:
  • The LVM3-M6 mission aims to deploy a next-generation communication satellite to provide space-based cellular broadband connectivity directly to standard mobile smartphones.
• Tell me more:
  • Mission Name – LVM3-M6 / BlueBird Block-2 Mission
  • Mission Type – Dedicated commercial mission
  • Launch Vehicle – LVM3
  • Operational Flight Number – Sixth operational flight of LVM3
  • Satellite Name – BlueBird Block-2
  • Satellite Owner – AST SpaceMobile, USA
  • Target Orbit – Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
  • Payload Significance – Largest commercial communication satellite in Low Earth Orbit
  • Payload Status – Heaviest payload launched by LVM3 from Indian soil

Source: ISRO

Awards

1. Jay Shah’s Transformational Role in Indian Cricket Governance

• What:
  • Jay Shah received the ‘Transformational Leader of the Year’ award for major reforms implemented during his tenure as Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from 2019 to 2024.
• Tell me more:
  • Tenure as BCCI Secretary – 2019 to 2024
  • Major Initiative – Launch of the Women’s Premier League (WPL)
  • Reform Introduced – Pay parity between men’s and women’s cricketers
  • New Role – Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC)
  • Award Event – NDTV Indian of the Year 2025

Source: NDTV

Important Days

1. Good Governance Day – December 25

• What:
  • Good Governance Day is observed on December 25 to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee and to promote accountability, transparency and citizen-centric governance.
• Why:
  • The observance aims to strengthen good governance practices and assess governance performance through the Good Governance Index across States and Union Territories.
• Tell me more:
  • Good Governance Index:
    • Publishing Ministry – Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
    • Index Developer – Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)
    • Index Introduction Date – December 25, 2019
    • Coverage – States and Union Territories
    • Total Sectors – 10
    • Total Indicators – 58
    • Assessment Focus – Citizen-centric outcomes and evidence-based reforms
    • State and UT Grouping – Group A States, Group B States, North-East and Hill States, Union Territories
    • Key Governance Sectors – Agriculture, Commerce and Industry, Human Resource Development, Public Health, Infrastructure, Economic Governance, Social Welfare, Judiciary and Public Safety, Environment, Citizen-Centric Governance
  • National Conferences 2025 – 28th National Conference on e-Governance at Visakhapatnam; International Institute of Administrative Sciences–DARPG Conference at New Delhi

2. National Mathematics Day – December 22

• National Mathematics Day will be observed today to commemorate the birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of India’s most influential and globally recognised mathematicians.

Source: NOA

3. World Meditation Day – December 21

Source: UN

Sports

1. Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 Identity Unveiled in Bilaspur

• What:
  • Logo, theme song, and mascot of the first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) were unveiled at Late BR Yadav Sports Stadium, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
• Why:
  • The unveiling marked the formal launch of the Khelo India Tribal Games to strengthen talent identification and inclusion of tribal athletes in national sports.
• Tell me more:
  • Event Name – Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG)
  • Edition – First-ever edition
  • Launch Venue – Late BR Yadav Sports Stadium, Bilaspur
  • State – Chhattisgarh
  • Games Start Date – February 14, 2026
  • Chief Guests – Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao
  • Managing Bodies – Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sports Authority of India (SAI), Indian Olympic Association, National Sports Federations, and Chhattisgarh state organising committee
  • Mascot Name – Morveer (‘Mor’ means mine or our own and ‘Veer’ means courage and valour)
    • Mascot Significance – Representation of spirit, pride, and identity of tribal communities
  • Competitive Sports – Archery, Athletics, Football, Hockey, Wrestling, Swimming, and Weightlifting
  • Demonstration Sports – Two indigenous sports disciplines

2. MYAS Launches Comprehensive Internship Policy for Sports Ecosystem

• What:
  • Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) launched the Comprehensive Internship Policy to create structured internship opportunities for students across sports governance and administration.
• Tell me more:
  • Policy Name – Comprehensive Internship Policy for Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) and its Autonomous Bodies
  • Target Group – College and university students
  • Annual Internships – 452 positions
  • Coverage – MYAS and its autonomous bodies
  • Key Institutions – Sports Authority of India (SAI), National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL)
  • Policy Alignment – National Sports Policy and Khelo Bharat Niti 2025
  • Programme Support – Youth empowerment and professionalisation of sports administration
  • Long-Term Vision – Future-ready sports ecosystem and hosting international sporting events
  • Internship Support – Structured onboarding and mentorship from domain experts

3. Alpine SG Pipers Win Global Chess League Title

• What:
  • Alpine SG Pipers, featuring R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri, clinched the Global Chess League (GCL) 2025 Season 3 title by defeating defending champions Triveni Continental Kings in the finals held in Mumbai.
• Tell me more:
  • Title History – Triveni Continental Kings won the first two editions
  • League Phase – Alpine SG Pipers qualified by one game point over Ganges Grandmasters
  • Title Milestone – Maiden GCL title for Alpine SG Pipers.
  • Standout Player – Anish Giri
  • Decisive Games – Praggnanandhaa defeated Vidit Gujrathi in 35 moves.

Source: TH NOA

Memorandum of Understanding

1. Chhattisgarh and GAIL Sign MoU for Fertilizer Plant

• What:
  • Government of Chhattisgarh signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GAIL (India) Limited to develop a greenfield gas-based fertilizer project in the state to strengthen domestic fertilizer production.
• Why:
  • Government of Chhattisgarh entered into the MoU to increase domestic urea production and reduce dependence on fertilizer imports.
• Tell me more:
  • Proposed Facility – Urea manufacturing plant
  • Production Capacity – 12.70 lakh metric tons (LMT) per annum
  • Proposed Location – Along Mumbai–Nagpur–Jharsuguda Natural Gas Pipeline (MNJPL) corridor

Source: IM

2. Social Justice Ministry Signs MoUs to Strengthen Nasha Mukt Bharat

• What:
  • Department of Social Justice and Empowerment signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram and University of Patanjali under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA).
• Tell me more:
  • Objective – Making NMBA a mass movement
  • NMBA
    • NMBA Launch Date – 15 August 2020
    • Launching Authority – Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
    • Initial Coverage – 272 most vulnerable districts
    • Partner Organisations – The Art of Living, Brahma Kumaris, Sant Nirankari Mission, ISKCON, Shri Ram Chandra Mission, All World Gayatri Pariwar, Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, University of Patanjali
  • Awareness Channels – Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
  • NMBA Website – http://nmba.dosje.gov.in
  • Website Features – Dashboard, e-pledge, discussion forum

Source: PIB

Appointments

1. Saleem Ahmad Takes Charge as Chairman and Managing Director of RVNL

Source: BS

Miscellaneous

1. Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel Releases His “The Great Sanctions Hack” Book

• Author – Urjit Patel
• Former Position – Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
• Current Position – Executive Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Source: IE

2. Vice-President Releases Book on Bharat’s Economic Transformation

• What:
  • Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book “Economic Empowerment of Bharat in the Modi Era” at the Vice-President’s Enclave to highlight India’s economic transformation under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
• Tell me more:
  • Author – Prof. (Dr.) Sikander Kumar, Member of Parliament
  • India’s Global Position – Fourth largest economy in the world
  • Growth Status – Fastest-growing major economy

Source: PIB

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