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Q.1. Who will succeed Mr R. Ramaseshan as Part-Time Chairperson of Jana Small Finance Bank from 08 February 2026?
Exp. Chitra Talwar to Become Part-Time Chairperson of Jana Small Finance Bank
Mr R. Ramaseshan, the current Part-Time Chairperson of Jana Small Finance Bank, will retire on 07 February 2026 after completing the maximum permissible tenure of eight years. Mrs. Chitra Talwar will take over as the new Part-Time Chairperson from 08 February 2026 to 30 January 2028.
Chitra Talwar, associated with the bank since January 2020 as an Independent Director, brings over 30 years of corporate experience from companies like Britannia and PepsiCo, having worked extensively in India and global markets including New York.
She has expertise in sales, marketing, strategy, and general management, has led global teams, and is currently active in education, women & child safety, and retail and skill-development startups; she holds a BA in Economics (Madras University) and an MBA from XLRI, and has served as an Independent Director at NourishCo.
About Jana Small Finance Bank Limited
Established – 2018
Headquarters – Bengaluru
CEO – Ajay Kanwal
Q.2. In November 2025, which fintech firm was authorised by the RBI to operate as a full-service payment aggregator?
Exp. Easebuzz Gets RBI Nod to Operate as Full-Service Payment Aggregator
Fintech firm Easebuzz has been authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a full-service payment aggregator (PA), enabling services across online, offline, and cross-border payments.
With the approval, Easebuzz can now offer merchants online payment acceptance, in-person payments via PoS and UPI soundbox, and cross-border inward/outward transactions, supporting over 2.5 lakh merchants and processing 3 million transactions daily.
The company reported revenue of Rs 656 crore and net profit of Rs 19 crore in FY2024-25, with an annualised Gross Transaction Value (GTV) exceeding $50 billion, reflecting RBI’s support in promoting secure, scalable, and innovative payment solutions in India.
About Easebuzz
Founded- 2014
Headquarters– Pune, Maharashtra
MD and CEO- Rai Rohit Prasad
Q.3. Where was the first International and 31st Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes held?
Exp. CBSE’s First International Sahodaya Conference in Dubai
The first International and 31st Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes began at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, marking CBSE’s first major global expansion and bringing together over 1,000 school leaders and educators from worldwide CBSE-affiliated institutions.
The two-day event, themed “Rooted in Wisdom, Rising with Vision: Reimagining Education through NEP 2020”, focuses on collaborative learning, holistic education, innovation in teaching, and implementation of NEP 2020 across diverse educational contexts.
CBSE Chairperson Rahul Singh announced the introduction of standard and advanced level subjects from Class 9 onwards starting 2026-27 and unveiled the CBSE Global Curriculum 26, aiming to blend international standards with Indian values.
Q.4. Which country has recently unveiled an official symbol for its national currency to strengthen its global financial identity?
Exp. Oman Unveils Official Rial Symbol to Strengthen Global Financial Identity
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) unveiled an official symbol for the Omani Rial, aiming to standardise its representation across financial, commercial, and digital platforms while enhancing its global recognition.
The symbol reflects Oman’s cultural heritage and economic maturity, linking the nation’s historic trade legacy with modern financial ambitions and signaling stability to international investors.
The move aligns with Oman Vision 2040, promoting innovation, modernization, and global financial competitiveness while ensuring clarity and consistency in the Rial’s use across banking systems and economic communications.
About Oman
Capital- Muscat
Currency- Omani Rial
Official language- Arabic
Presidsent – Haitham bin Tariq
Q.5. Sarayu Velpula recently became India’s ____ Woman Grandmaster (WGM).
Sarayu Velpula from Warangal, Telangana, became India’s 26th Woman Grandmaster (WGM) after earning her final norm at the First League of Central Serbia 2025, completing a remarkable rise in international chess.
She achieved a historic breakthrough at the 2023 Pontevedra Masters, earning WIM, WGM, and IM norms in a single tournament, followed by her second WGM norm at the Paris IdF Masters 2025 before securing the final one in Serbia.
Previous Chess Grand Masters
91th – Raahul V.S. (Chennai, Tamil Nadu)
90th – Illamparthi AR (Chennai, Tamil Nadu)
89th – S. Rohith Krishna (Chennai, Tamil Nadu)
88th – Divya Deshmukh (Nagpur, Maharastra); 4th women
87th – A Ra Harikrishnan (Tamil Nadu)
86th – L.R. Srihari (Tamil Nadu)
Q.6. Who inaugurated the Sixth International Agronomy Congress in New Delhi?
Exp. Shivraj Singh Chouhan Opens 6th International Agronomy Congress in New Delhi
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasized the promotion of integrated farming, especially for marginal farmers, and urged agro scientists to prepare a five-year integrated farming plan at the Sixth International Agronomy Congress in New Delhi.
He highlighted that 46% of India’s population still depends on agriculture, stressing the need for strong research, data-driven approaches, and crop diversification to strengthen the farming sector.
The three-day International Agronomy Congress will include plenary sessions, thematic symposia, keynote lectures, poster presentations, and a Young Scientists’ Conference under the theme “Re-envisioning Agronomy for Smart Agro-Food Systems and Environmental Protection.”
Q.7. Hayli Gubbi volcano, which erupted recently after 12,000 years, is located in which country?
Exp. Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi Volcano Erupts After 12,000 Years
Ethiopia’s long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted after nearly 12,000 years, sending massive ash plumes across the Red Sea toward Yemen, Oman, India, and Pakistan, and covering nearby Afdera village in ash.
Scientists called the eruption highly unusual and understudied, noting magma movement, ground uplift, satellite indicators, and earlier activity from nearby Erta Ale as warning signs, with ash clouds rising up to 14 km into the atmosphere.
About Ethopia
Capital- Addis Ababa
Currency- Ethiopian Birr
Prime minister- Abiy Ahmed Ali
Q.8. Who has been appointed as the Executive Director of Union Bank of India?
Exp. Government Appoints New Executive Directors at Union Bank, Central Bank of India, and Bank of India
The government appointed new Executive Directors (EDs) at Union Bank of India, Central Bank of India, and Bank of India for a three-year term, as per a notification dated 24 November 2025.
Amresh Prasad, former Chief General Manager at PNB, is now ED of Union Bank of India, bringing 32+ years of experience in corporate credit, review & monitoring, and branch/zonal/head office operations.
Ratan Kumar has been appointed ED of Central Bank of India, and Pramod Kumar Dwibedi has taken charge as ED of Bank of India, both with over 30–35 years of diverse banking experience across core operations, IT, and administrative roles.
Q.9. Who inaugurated the pellet plant and laid the foundation stone of the K2 Bio Ethanol plant in Rewari, Haryana?
Exp. Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates Pellet Plant, Lays Foundation for K2 Bio Ethanol Project in Haryana’s Rewari
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated a pellet plant and laid the foundation of the K2 Bio Ethanol plant in Rewari, Haryana, aiming to boost clean energy production from agricultural residue.
The pellet plant will produce 240 tonnes of biomass pellets per day from stubble, supporting India’s E20 Mission and Net Zero 2070 goals, while converting crop waste into ethanol, pellets, and rural employment opportunities.
Under the government’s new policy, biomass and MSW co-firing is mandatory for all thermal plants, helping reduce pollution, generate farmer income, and promote the use of agricultural residues like paddy straw, mustard straw, and cotton stalks for clean energy.
Q.10. When is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women observed?
Exp. India Wins Second Consecutive Women’s Kabaddi World Cup After Defeating Chinese Taipei
India clinched its second consecutive Women’s Kabaddi World Cup, defeating Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final in Dhaka after an unbeaten run through the group stage and a strong 33–21 semifinal win over Iran.
Chinese Taipei also entered the final unbeaten, topping Group B and defeating hosts Bangladesh 25–18 in the semifinals, while 11 countries participated in the tournament.
Q.12. Where is India’s first Quantum City, aimed at positioning Karnataka at the forefront of global quantum technology, proposed to be developed?
Exp. Karnataka Minister N S Boseraju unveiled the concept of “Quantum City” at Hesaraghatta
Under the Karnataka Quantum Mission, the state has announced a Rs 1,000 crore investment to build a strong quantum ecosystem, including Quantum Hardware Park, cryogenic testing, quantum cloud clusters, and deep-tech startup zones.
The state approved Rs 1,136 crore for establishing the Quantum Supremacy Centre in Bengaluru, supporting quantum chip fabrication and enabling the export of quantum hardware, cloud services, and skilled human resources worldwide.
Quantum City will provide end-to-end services from research to commercialisation and has attracted international interest, including plans for the Swiss-Karnataka Quantum Collaboration Centre.
Q.13. Uttar Pradesh added Mathura zari poshak and Meerut bugle to its list of Geographical Indication (GI) tagged goods. How many GI-tagged products does Uttar Pradesh have now, making it the top state in India?
Exp. UP Retains Top Spot in GI-Tagged Goods with Mathura Zari Poshak and Meerut Bugle
Uttar Pradesh added Mathura zari poshak and Meerut bugle to its list of Geographical Indication (GI) tagged goods, maintaining its lead in India with 79 GI-tagged products, ahead of Tamil Nadu (69).
The zari attire of Mathura, associated with Lord Shri Krishna, represents centuries of traditional craftsmanship. Thousands of artisans, including women, continue this embroidery tradition.
The bugle of Meerut, a historical symbol of India’s independence struggle, played a key role in the 1857 revolution and continues to be used in the army, police, and schools. Meerut is globally known for manufacturing bugles, trumpets, and drums.
About Uttar Pradesh
Capital – Lucknow
Chief Minister – Yogi Adityanath
Governor – Anandiben Patel
Q.14. Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India’s first maritime sector-specific NBFC, has announced plans to raise funds in the current financial year. How much money is the corporation planning to mobilise from banks, financial institutions, and bonds to boost the nation’s maritime capabilities?
Exp. Sagarmala Finance Corporation (SMFCL) to Raise ₹8,000 Crore to Boost India’s Maritime Sector
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited, India’s first maritime sector-specific NBFC, will raise ₹8,000 crore in the current financial year from banks, financial institutions, and bonds to strengthen the nation’s maritime capabilities.
Formerly known as Sagarmala Development Company Limited (SMFCL), it was registered as an NBFC with RBI on 19 June 2025, and its board approved an overall borrowing limit of ₹25,000 crore during the recent AGM.
Operating under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, SMFCL aims to bridge financial gaps in the maritime sector, support investments, and provide sector-specific financial products to port authorities, shipping companies, MSMEs, startups, and maritime educational institutions.
Q.15. PM Modi attended a state-level event in which city to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji?
Exp. PM Modi Commemorates 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji in Kurukshetra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a state-level event in Kurukshetra, Haryana, marking the 350th martyrdom day (Shaheedi Diwas) of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, where he paid obeisance, visited an exhibition, and released a special coin and commemorative stamp.
PM Modi also inaugurated the ‘Panchjanya Memorial’ in Jyotisar, built in honour of the sacred conch of Lord Krishna, and visited the Jyotisar Experience Centre as part of the commemorative activities.
The event was attended by the Haryana Governor, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and other dignitaries, with the Central Government observing a year-long commemoration, highlighting Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s supreme sacrifice for truth, justice, and religious freedom.
