1. RBI says 98.21% of ₹ 2,000 notes returned to banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that 98.21 per cent of ₹ 2000 banknotes have been returned to the banking system, leaving only ₹ 6,366 crore worth of such notes still with the public.
2. Gennova Bio Joins CEPI to Develop Vax Against Nipah Virus
Gennova Biopharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday announced a partnership with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) for advancing the development of self-amplifying mRNA (saRNA) vaccine against the Nipah virus.
3. EPFO enhances payment options by adding 15 more banks to Direct Payment System
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has expanded its Multi-Banking Centralised Collection System by empanelling 15 more banks, bringing the total number of banks in the panel to 32.
4. India achieve record high of renewable energy capacity addition of 25 gigawatts in the last financial year
India’s renewable energy sector has achieved the highest-ever capacity addition in the last financial year by installing 25 gigawatts.
5. 98.21% of ₹2000 notes returned to banking system, legal tender status remains: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India, RBI, has said 98.21 per cent of the 2000 rupee bank notes have been returned to the banking system. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of bank notes of the 2000 Rupee denomination from circulation.
6. Over 1 million manpower resources hired through govt e-Marketplace in Financial year 2045-25
Over 1 million manpower resources were hired through the digital procurement platform Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in the Financial Year 2024-25. Speaking on this achievement, the EO of GeM, Ajay Bhadoo, stated that the platform has harnessed digital capabilities and has emerged as a one-stop shop for all possible services required by government buyers at various levels of administration.
