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Current Affairs Update - Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Passes Away At 92

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 at AIIMS in Delhi. He served as India's 13th Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014 and was also the Finance Minister during the economic reforms of the early 1990s. Dr. Singh was a distinguished economist and statesman, known for his role in economic liberalization and transforming India into a major global economy. His tenure as Prime Minister saw significant economic growth, social welfare programs, and infrastructure development, but was also marred by corruption scandals. He was known for his humility, honesty, and ability to build consensus in a diverse political landscape. Dr. Singh's foreign policy achievements included strengthening relations with the United States and other nations, and enhancing India's role in international forums. His legacy includes economic reforms, financial inclusion, rural development, and infrastructure modernization. India has lost a visionary leader and a statesman who played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's economic and political trajectory.

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SBI PO 2025 Notification Released For 600 Posts

State Bank of India (SBI) has released SBI PO Notification 2024-25 pdf to recruit 600 vacancies for Probationary Officers (PO) in different offices of SBI in India. The official notification pdf has been released on the SBI Career page of the SBI official website i.e. www.sbi.co.in. SBI PO 2024 Exam Dates, Online Application & other details are also announced along with its official notification. The candidates selected are liable to be posted anywhere in India.  Click here for official notification   Application Dates Online registration starts on 27th December 2024 and ends on 16th January 2025. Selection Process The selection process includes three stages - Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and GD/Interview. Eligibility Criteria Candidates must be graduates and aged between 21 and 30 years as of 1st April 2024. Exam Dates The Preliminary Exam is scheduled for 8th and 15th March 2025, and the Main Exam is in the second week of April 2025. Application Fee The application fee is Rs. 750 for General and other categories, while it is nil for SC/ST/PWD candidates. Salary  The starting basic pay for a PO is Rs. 48,480/- with additional allowances and perks.   Important Dates       Click here to download SBI PO Free Mock test Application

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Current Affairs One-Liners (Dec 26, 2024)

1. Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi Initiative: Launched on Good Governance Day to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions through enhanced governance tools and knowledge. 2. SVAMITVA Scheme: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute over 58 lakh property cards to empower rural property owners and enhance ownership rights in villages. 3. Maia Sandu's Second Term: Maia Sandu has begun her second term as President of Moldova after being re-elected in a runoff election. 4. New Prime Minister of Tonga: Aisake Valu Eke has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Tonga, replacing Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni. 5. Chief Justice Appointments: Justice G.S. Sandhawalia became the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, and Justice Narender G. was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. 6. North East Bankers Conclave 2024: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the event in Agartala, Tripura, emphasizing the importance of economic inclusion and encouraging financial institutions to invest in the region's development. 7. Solar Agriculture Feeder Project 2.0: Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, launched this project to enhance agricultural energy through reliable solar power. 8. New Governors Appointed: President Droupadi Murmu appointed new governors for five states, reflecting ongoing governance challenges and rising tensions in regions like Manipur. 9. Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE): The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) published the results for 2023-24, capturing the economic landscape of India's unincorporated non-agricultural sector. 10. JIGYASA Program: The CSIR conducted the Scientific Aptitude Assessment Exercise online, involving students from 37 CSIR laboratories in a simultaneous scientific demonstration. 11. Archaea Resilience: Recent studies highlight the resilience of archaea, ancient microorganisms thriving in extreme environments, focusing on their toxin-antitoxin systems in response to global temperature changes. 12. Human-Wildlife Interactions: Research reveals the urgent situation facing the endangered lion-tailed macaque in the Western Ghats of India, showing how human activities like road construction and tourism disrupt their natural behaviors and habitats. 13. Ken-Betwa River Linking Project: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, marking the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee with several development initiatives. 14. PMAY Houses for Maharashtra: The Central Government approved 6.5 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) for Maharashtra, with plans to add another 13 lakh houses. 15. Endangered Marine Species: A UNESCO report indicates that nearly 20% of species in UNESCO World Heritage marine sites are experiencing heat stress due to warming waters, threatening their survival and disrupting marine ecosystems. Sure! Here are the main points from the page: 16. GST Registration for New and Small Businesses: The GST Council has approved a proposal to streamline the registration process, enabling new and small businesses to get GST registration within three working days. 17. Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar received this award for Public Leadership, presented by the South Indian Education Society (SIES). 18. Financial Support for Rural Local Bodies: The Union Government has allocated Rs. 2044 crore for rural local bodies in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh for the fiscal year 2024-25. 19. Decline in Domestic Migration: India has seen a notable decrease in domestic migration, with a 12% drop from 2011 to 2023. 20. Youth Co:Lab Innovation Challenge 2024-2025: The seventh Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge has been launched, targeting young entrepreneurs.

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Current Affairs Update - MT, favourite storyteller of modern Kerala, no more

M.T. Vasudevan Nair, a celebrated figure in Malayalam literature and cinema, passed away at the age of 91 in Kozhikode. Known for his exceptional skills as a writer and scriptwriter, he authored several landmark films and novels that have become integral to Malayali culture. His notable works include "Randamoozham," "Asuravithu," "Manju," "Kaalam," and "Nalukettu". He was awarded the Jnanpith in 1995 and was one of India's most translated regional-language writers. M.T. also served as the editor of Mathrubhumi Magazine, mentoring many young writers. His contributions to modernism in literature were highly regarded.

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The Early Update (Dec 26, 2024)

1. M.T. Vasudevan Nair passes away: The renowned Malayalam writer and Jnanpith Award winner died at the age of 91 in Kozhikode. 2. Free Movement Regime with Myanmar: The Indian government has yet to formally scrap the Free Movement Regime along the Myanmar border. 3. Pope Francis' Christmas appeal: The Pope called for global peace and an end to arms conflicts, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. 4. Supreme Court on building violations: The Supreme Court criticized State governments for regularizing illegal constructions, emphasizing the long-term damage to urban development. 5. Svamitva scheme: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute 58 lakh property cards to rural property owners as part of the Svamitva scheme. 6. Goa boat capsizes: One person died and 20 others were rescued after a tourist boat capsized off Calangute beach in Goa. 7. Manipur peace appeal: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh called for peace and understanding between communities amid ongoing ethnic violence. 8. Azerbaijani airliner crash: An Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people. 9. Fiscal deficit target: The Indian government aims to reduce the fiscal deficit to 4.5% of GDP by FY26. 10. Salman Rushdie's book returns: Salman Rushdie's controversial book "The Satanic Verses" is back in India after a 36-year ban.

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Current Affairs Update - Modi lays foundation stone of Ken-Betwa river linking project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa river linking project in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's contributions to water resource development. The project aims to provide drinking water to nearly 44 lakh people in Madhya Pradesh and 21 lakh in Uttar Pradesh. It will benefit 7.18 lakh agricultural families and generate hydropower and solar energy. Modi also inaugurated the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project and laid the foundation stone for the Daudhan Irrigation Project. He criticized the Congress party for neglecting water conservation efforts and delaying projects. Additionally, Modi released a commemorative stamp and coin in honor of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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Current Affairs Update - TRAI Introduces New Telecom Regulations

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced new regulations to enhance consumer protection in the telecom sector. Here are the main points: 1. Special Tariff Voucher (STV): A new STV specifically for Voice and SMS services has been introduced to provide more options to consumers, especially benefiting elderly and rural customers. 2. Extended Validity Period: The validity period for STVs and Combo Vouchers (CVs) has been increased from 90 days to 365 days, offering greater flexibility and convenience. 3. Changes to Top-Up Vouchers: The restriction on top-up vouchers being limited to denominations of ₹10 and its multiples has been removed, although at least one ₹10 top-up voucher will still be available to ensure affordability. 4. Abolition of Colour Coding: The requirement for colour coding physical vouchers has been abolished, reflecting the trend of online recharges. These amendments aim to improve the consumer experience and ensure fair practices among service providers.

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Current Affairs Update - President announces governors for 5 states

  Arif Mohammed Khan, previously the Governor of Kerala, has been reassigned to Bihar. Ajay Kumar Bhalla, a seasoned administrator, has been appointed as the new Governor of Manipur. Hari Babu Kambhampati, the Governor of Mizoram, has been transferred to Odisha. General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh, a decorated retired officer, will now serve as the Governor of Mizoram. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, the Governor of Bihar, has been reassigned to Kerala. This reshuffle was announced by President Droupadi Murmu and involves significant changes in the leadership of five states.

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The Early Update (Dec 25, 2024)

1. New Governors Appointed: Ajay Bhalla is the new Governor of Manipur, Arif Mohammed Khan has been moved to Bihar, and General V.K. Singh (retd.) is the new Governor of Mizoram. 2. Tragic Accident in Poonch: Five soldiers were killed and five injured when their vehicle skidded off the road in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. 3. Tungsten Block Re-examination: The Centre has asked Tamil Nadu to hold off on issuing a Letter of Intent to Hindustan Zinc for the Nayakkarpatti tungsten block in Madurai. 4. Violence in Manipur: Former Chief Justice of Manipur High Court Siddharth Mridul mentioned an "invisible hand" behind the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur. 5. Subdued Christmas in Bethlehem: Bethlehem marked a somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of the war in Gaza. 6. ULFA Tribunal: The Ministry of Home Affairs has constituted a tribunal to review ULFA's status as an unlawful association. 7. Protests in West Bengal: Junior doctors in West Bengal are protesting and questioning the CBI's probe into the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case. 8. Mob Violence in Bangladesh: Bangladesh is experiencing a rise in mob violence and instability under the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yunus. 9. Election Commission's Rejection: The Election Commission of India rejected Congress's claims of discrepancies in Maharashtra voter lists. 10. Air Quality in Delhi-NCR: The Centre's air quality panel revoked Stage IV curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan amid a dip in pollution levels. 11. Actor Allu Arjun Questioned: Actor Allu Arjun was questioned for over three hours in connection with the Pushpa 2 stampede incident in Hyderabad. 12. Lokpal Hearing: The anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal has called SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch and complainants for an oral hearing over corruption charges. 13. Court Summons Owaisi: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has been summoned by a Bareilly court over a pro-Palestine slogan raised in Parliament. 14. Ladki Bahin Scheme Resumes: The Ladki Bahin Yojana in Maharashtra has resumed, with beneficiaries set to receive December's payout soon. 15. Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh: Snowfall has led to the closure of 177 roads in Himachal Pradesh, including three national highways. 16. India Women vs. West Indies Women: Harleen Deol's century helped India secure a 115-run win over the West Indies in the second Women's ODI.

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A Special Christmas & New Year Message

As the holiday bells ring and the spirit of joy fills the air, we at Jayakrishnan EduTips want to take this opportunity to wish all our students and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2025! The festive season is a time to reflect, recharge, and rejoice in the achievements and efforts we’ve made throughout the year. It’s also the perfect moment to dream bigger and set new goals for the year ahead. At Jayakrishnan EduTips, we feel privileged to be a part of your journey toward success, growth, and transformation. This past year has been filled with hard work, dedication, and remarkable progress by each of you. Whether you were preparing for competitive exams, honing your skills, or taking steps closer to your dream job, your determination has been nothing short of inspiring. You’ve demonstrated resilience, focus, and the ability to overcome challenges, and we couldn’t be prouder. As Christmas brings with it warmth, love, and a sense of community, we want to remind you that you are not alone on this journey. Our team at Jayakrishnan EduTips is here to guide, support, and cheer you on every step of the way. Looking ahead to 2025, let’s approach it with renewed energy and a clear vision. The new year brings with it endless opportunities to learn, grow, and excel. Let’s make it a year where we continue to push boundaries, achieve milestones, and celebrate success together. To all our students, this is more than just a festive greeting – it’s a heartfelt message of gratitude. Thank you for trusting us to be your educational partner. Your success is our greatest reward, and your hard work motivates us to keep innovating and improving. May this Christmas bring you moments of peace, laughter, and cherished memories with your loved ones. May the new year shower you with good health, happiness, and all the success you’ve been working toward. Let’s continue this journey together, embracing challenges and celebrating victories. Remember, every small step you take today will lead to greater accomplishments tomorrow. Here’s to a joyful Christmas, a prosperous New Year, and a year full of achievements! With warm wishes and gratitude, Jayakrishnan Ramachandran Director, Jayakrishnan EduTips 🎅🎁✨

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