- India has refused to sign a joint declaration at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China.
- India is not satisfied with the language of the joint document and there was no mention of cross-border terrorist activities specially recent Pahalgam Terror attack.
- The refusal to endorse the document resulted in the conclave ending without a joint communique. Read More
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Daily Current Affairs – 26 June, 2025
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- PM Modi inaugurated the centenary celebration of the historic conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
- Sree Narayana Guru was a philosopher, spiritual leader and social reformer in India.
- He led a reform movement against the injustice in the caste-ridden society of Kerala in order to promote spiritual enlightenment and social equality.
- He founded institutions like the Sharada Mutt at Sivagiri to promote education, spirituality, and social upliftment.
- His slogan, "One Caste, One Religion, One God for All," is a cornerstone of his philosophy and a widely recognized saying in Kerala. Read More
Centenary Celebration of Historic Dialogue Between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi
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- Recently, an Indian Astronaut with three others from the USA, Hungry and Poland, soared into space aboard the Axiom-4 mission (NASA’s fourth all-private astronaut mission).
- Critical Inputs for Gaganyaan: Axiom-4 involves scientific experiments, team coordination, and real-time problem-solving — skills essential for Gaganyaan, India’s first indigenous crewed mission.
- Scientific Collaboration and Innovation: The Ax-4 mission includes over 60 experiments from 31 countries, with India contributing to studies on muscle atrophy and stem cell behavior in microgravity.
- These align with ISRO’s growing interest in space medicine and long-duration missions, including diabetes management, muscle health, and cancer research
- It is vital for understanding human physiology in space and preparing for future lunar or Martian expeditions. Read More
Indian Astronaut in Space After 41-Year Gap
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How the Axiom-4 Mission Boosts India’s Future Space Programme?
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed priority sector lending (PSL) norms for Small Finance Banks (SFBs).
- About: They are operational under the regulation of the RBI in India, under the purview of the apex bank’s Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006, as amended from time to time.
- SFBs are registered as public limited companies under the Companies Act, 2013 and governed by Banking Regulations Act, 1949; RBI Act, 1934.
- They are subject to RBI's prudential norms for commercial banks, including CRR and SLR.
- Objectives: SFBs aim to provide savings vehicles and credit to underserved sectors like small businesses, farmers, micro-industries, and the unorganized sector through cost-effective, technology-driven operations. Read More
RBI’s Revised PSL Guidelines for Small Finance Banks
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Small Finance Banks (SFBs)
- Bihar is set to host its first nuclear power plant, making it one of the first six states to benefit from the Government of India’s National Nuclear Energy Mission.
- The announcement comes as part of a broader push to diversify India’s energy mix, strengthen regional energy security, and integrate advanced technologies like Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
- The Government has also approved a 1,000 MW battery storage capacity project in Bihar, aimed at enhancing grid stability and supporting renewable energy integration.
- The government will provide viability gap funding of Rs 18 lakh per MW for this initiative. Read More
Bihar to Get its First Nuclear Power Plant
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 48th PRAGATI meeting focused on accelerating critical infrastructure projects in Mines, Railways, and Water Resources.
- It is an interactive platform designed to address citizens' grievances while monitoring and reviewing key government programmes and projects at both Central and State levels.
- Launched in 2015. Read More
