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News In Short-25-06-2025

In News

  • Recently, an antique lamp from the 15th century has been discovered in the Anantapadmanabha temple .

    • 15th-century antique lamp at Anantapadmanabha temple

  • Anantapadmanabha temple  is situated  at Perduru in Udupi district of  Karnataka. 
  • The antique lamp is a unique artifact featuring rare Shaiva and Vaishnavaite sculptures, reflecting the rituals of both sects. 
  • According to a stone inscription in the temple’s inner prakara, the lamp was donated in 1456 A.D. by Basavannaras Banga.

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    Climate Finance

    Context

  • India has emerged as a vocal leader among developing nations, reigniting the debate over climate finance obligations, at the ongoing climate talks in Bonn, Germany.

    • About Climate Finance

  • It refers to local, national, or transnational funding — sourced from public, private, and alternative channels — that supports mitigation and adaptation actions to address climate change.
  • It is grounded in the principle of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR), recognizing that developed countries must provide financial support to those with fewer resources and greater vulnerability.

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    India Breaks into Top 100 in Global SDG Rankings

    Context

  • India has, for the first time, secured a position among the top 100 countries in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index.

    • About

  • The Sustainable Development Report (SDR) reviews progress made each year on the Sustainable Development Goals since their adoption by the 193 UN Member States in 2015. 
  • This edition also includes for the first time an assessment of which countries have made the most progress on the SDGs using a headline SDG Index (SDGi).

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    RBI and Banks to Launch Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP)

    In News

  • Major public and private sector banks are collaborating to develop the Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP) as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) under the guidance of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

    • Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP)

  • It aims to strengthen fraud risk management by enabling real-time data sharing and intelligence gathering to detect and prevent fraudulent digital transactions.
  • The institutional framework is being jointly developed by public and private banks, recognizing fraud as a shared threat.
  • The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) is building a prototype in collaboration with 5–10 banks using advanced technologies.
  • The platform is expected to become operational in the next few months.

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    NITI Aayog Pushes for Robust Data Ecosystem

    Context

  • NITI Aayog today released the third edition of its quarterly insights series Future Front, titled “India’s Data Imperative: The Pivot Towards Quality.” 

    • About

  • This report underscores the urgent need for robust data quality to fortify digital governance, cultivate public trust, and ensure efficient service delivery.
  • India’s digital infrastructure (UPI, Aadhaar, Ayushman Bharat) has scaled massively.
  • However, as platforms mature, quality of data has become a national imperative.
  • A single error (wrong digit, mismatched name) can cause serious issues: halted pensions, subsidy misdelivery, or inflated welfare costs.

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    India-South Africa Exchange Agreements in Domain of Submarine Cooperation

    Context

  • India and South Africa signed two agreements in the domain of submarine cooperation during the 9th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

    • Significance of Cooperation Between two Countries

  • Blue‑Water Collaboration: For India’s goal to bolster blue-water naval presence, cooperation with South Africa enhances reach across the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.
  • Shared Security Beyond Submarines: These agreements bolster not just rescue, but also training, surveillance, and joint R&D—a key to addressing threats like piracy, trafficking, and strategic rivalries.
  • Defence Industrial Growth: India’s defence manufacturing prowess aligns well with South Africa’s naval modernization ambitions.
  • Regional & Historical Significance: Rooted in shared anti-colonial histories, this partnership extends diplomatic convergence into deeper defence integration.

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    Bangladesh Joins Tri-Nation Meeting with China & Pakistan

    Context

  • Bangladesh, China and Pakistan held an informal trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 9th China-South Asia Exposition and the 6th China-South Asia Cooperation meeting in Kunming.

    • About the meeting

  • The three countries exchanged views on the basis of mutual trust, understanding and shared vision for peace, prosperity and stability in the region, the release added. 
  • They identified key areas for cooperation including infrastructure, connectivity, trade, investment, healthcare, agriculture, maritime affairs, ICT, disaster preparedness, and climate change.

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    संक्षिप्त समाचार 25-06-2025

    संदर्भ 

  • हाल ही में, कर्नाटक के अनंतपद्मनाभ मंदिर में 15वीं शताब्दी का एक प्राचीन दीपक खोजा गया है।

    • अनंतपद्मनाभ मंदिर में 15वीं शताब्दी का प्राचीन दीपक

  •  अनंतपद्मनाभ मंदिर कर्नाटक के उडुपी ज़िले के पेरदूरु में स्थित है।  
  • यह प्राचीन दीपक एक अद्वितीय कलाकृति है जिसमें दुर्लभ शैव और वैष्णव मूर्तिकला शामिल है, जो दोनों संप्रदायों की धार्मिक परंपराओं को प्रदर्शित करती है।

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    जलवायु वित्त

    संदर्भ 

  • भारत ने जर्मनी के बॉन में चल रही जलवायु वार्ताओं में विकासशील देशों के बीच एक मुखर नेता के रूप में उभरते हुए जलवायु वित्त दायित्वों पर बहस को फिर से जीवंत कर दिया है।

    • जलवायु वित्त के बारे में 

  • यह स्थानीय, राष्ट्रीय या अंतरराष्ट्रीय वित्त पोषण को संदर्भित करता है — जो सार्वजनिक, निजी और वैकल्पिक स्रोतों से आता है — और जलवायु परिवर्तन से निपटने के लिए शमन और अनुकूलन कार्यों का समर्थन करता है। 
  • यह “साझा लेकिन विभेदित जिम्मेदारियों” (CBDR) के सिद्धांत पर आधारित है, जो मान्यता देता है कि विकसित देशों को कम संसाधनों और अधिक संवेदनशीलता वाले देशों को वित्तीय सहायता प्रदान करनी चाहिए।

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