Source: PIB Context: Overview Key Features
WHO Issues First Global Guideline on Infertility
Source: TH Context: About the Guideline Key Features
India Re-elected to IMO Council
Source: News on Air Context: About the IMO Council Formation & Role About the International Maritime Organization (IMO) History Aim Major Functions
WorldSkills Asia Competition (WSAC) 2025
Source: PIB Context: About WorldSkills Asia Competition History India’s Performance
Bioremediation
Context: What is Bioremediation? Types of Bioremediation 1. In-situ Bioremediation (On-site) 2. Ex-situ Bioremediation (Off-site)
India Re-Elected to UNESCO Executive Board (2025–29)
Context: UNESCO Executive Board Establishment & Headquarters Composition & Membership
INS Aridaman – India’s Third Indigenous SSBN
Source: ET Context: Construction & Indigenous Content Historical Milestones
INS Taragiri – Fourth Nilgiri-Class Advanced Stealth Frigate
Source: TH Context: Project 17A Ship List Key Features
Masala Bond
Source: TH Context: What is a Masala Bond? Introduction & Regulation Objectives Key Features
Big Banks or More Agile Banks?
Source: BS Context: India’s banking sector is witnessing a major shift driven by digital innovation, competition from fintechs, evolving customer needs, and heightened regulatory expectations. This has sparked an important policy and market question: Are large banks better suited for future challenges, or are smaller, more agile banks the real drivers of innovation? Big Banks: Strengths and Limitations Big Banks in India include institutions such as SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Bank of Baroda, known for their nationwide presence and large balance sheets. Strengths Limitations More Agile Banks: Strengths and Limitations Agile banks include small finance banks (SFBs), payments banks, digital-first banks, and tech-driven NBFCs/neo-banks. Strengths Limitations RBI Norms for Bank Mergers in India The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plays a central role in approving, regulating, and supervising all bank mergers. RBI ensures that mergers strengthen systemic stability, protect depositors, and maintain financial discipline. Key RBI Norms & Requirements for Bank Mergers