The State Bank of India recently launched two new deposit schemes namely, Har Ghar Lakhpati and SBI Patrons, designed to provide customers with greater financial flexibility and enhanced value.
Prelims Current Affairs of January 4, 2025
What is Blue Baby Syndrome?
High nitrate levels have been found in the groundwater of 440 districts across India, which can cause health issues like blue baby syndrome in infants and are unsafe for drinking.
Methylcobalamin
Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has provided clarity on use of methylcobalamin.
Project VISTAAR
Recently, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced a collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare on Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources).
Banded Royal Butterfly
Tripura recorded a milestone in biodiversity documentation with the first-ever recording of the Banded Royal butterfly (Rachana jalindra indra), a rare species, in the state in the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary.
Centralized Pension Payment System
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation recently it has fully rolled out the Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS) under Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995, enhancing the ease of living for millions of pensioners in the country.
Open Data Kit (ODK) Platform
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is using Open Data Kit (ODK) platform, a new digital tool to improve transparency and accountability in public spending.
Human Metapneumovirus
China is undergoing an upsurge in respiratory diseases, with human metapneumovirus (HMPV) emerging as a key concern.
Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024
Recently, the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry released the “Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024” report in New Delhi.
Baanknet Portal
The government recently launched a revamped e-auction portal, ‘Baanknet,’ in Delhi.