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This video is a current affairs session that covers important news and updates. It includes discussions on RBI's new guidelines for digital payments, analysis of the UP Technical paper, and recent events like the death of Zubeen Garg and India's warning to Pakistan regarding the Sark region. The session also touches upon various awards, summits, and sports achievements, providing a comprehensive overview of current events relevant for competitive exams.
- RBI's new digital payment guidelines effective from October 1, 2026, will introduce two-step authentication and crypto tokens to replace OTPs.
- India signed the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore in 2019 to investigate Zubeen Garg's death.
- India warned Pakistan against expanding its area near the Sark region, a disputed maritime border.
- The My Bharat Mobile App, launched by the Indian government, aims to empower youth by providing access to job and study-related information.
- The 11th World Green Economic Summit 2025 will be organized in Dubai, focusing on climate and sustainable economy.
RBI's New Guidelines for Digital Payments [2:46]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new guidelines to enhance the security of digital payments. These rules, effective from October 1, 2026, aim to address issues like OTP delays and SIM swapping fraud. The new measures include replacing OTPs with two-step authentication and one-time cryptographic tokens. RBI, established in 1935 under the Government of India Act 1935, serves as the central bank and manages various financial regulations. The Monetary Policy Committee is expected to meet and may introduce changes to RR and Triple R rates.
Analysis of UP Technical Paper Questions [8:17]
The session includes a discussion and answers to questions from the UP Technical paper. Lake Titicaca is located between Peru and Bolivia and is known as the highest navigable lake, also called Honeymoon Lake. Ramnath Kovind was identified as a former President of India among the given options. The Upper Sea Mount is located in the Pacific Ocean. The Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) was signed with Singapore to facilitate investigations, particularly into the death of Zubeen Garg.
Zubeen Garg's Death and MLAT with Singapore [10:41]
Zubeen Garg, a famous singer from Assam, passed away in Singapore, leading to an investigation. India signed the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore in 2019 to jointly investigate the death. The treaty, signed by the Home Affairs Ministry, allows India to conduct investigations in Singapore for criminal matters, terrorism, smuggling, cybercrime, and human trafficking. Singapore is located in South East Asia, with its capital in Singapore City, and conducts exercises like Bold Kurukshetra and Symbucks with India.
My Bharat Mobile App Launch [16:22]
The Indian government launched the My Bharat Mobile App to empower youth by providing access to job and study-related information. Launched by Ashwini Vaishnav ji, the app targets youth aged 15 to 29 in both urban and rural areas. It offers multi-language support and aims to benefit 1.81 crore youth by providing career-related data and resources.
World Green Economic Summit 2025 in Dubai [20:50]
The 11th World Green Economic Summit 2025 will be held in Dubai, hosted by the UAE, focusing on the green economy and climate action. The summit, taking place at the World Trade Center, will involve 30 participating countries. The theme is "Innovating for Impact," with the main objective of achieving Net Zero Carbon. Key focus areas include climate management, sustainability, and renewable energy. The UAE also hosts the Machine Can See This Summit and the Asia Cup, and its UPI system is functional there.
India's Warning to Pakistan Regarding Sark Region [26:08]
India has warned Pakistan against expanding its area near the Sark region, a disputed maritime border. The green line forms the border between India and Pakistan in the Arabian Sea. Pakistan's actions of sending its army and naval forces near the Circle location have prompted India to issue a warning. The Sark dispute dates back to 1914, with the area being part of India's exclusive economic zone.
Infinite Weapon Tender Launch [33:09]
India has launched an initiative with an open tender worth Rs 30,000 crore to strengthen its defense. The "Infinite Weapon" tender allows the Indian Army to purchase air-to-surface, surface-to-air, air-to-air, and surface-to-surface weapons. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is expected to be a key participant. The Quick Response Surface to Air Missile System (QRSN) is a highlight, featuring an air defense system with a 360° rotation, a range of 30 km, and an altitude of 14 km, developed by DRDO.
Awards and Achievements [38:56]
Mirabai Chanu won a silver medal at the World Weightlifting Championship, held in Ford, Norway. She has won three medals in the championship: a gold in 2017 and silver medals in 2022 and 2025. She also won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She has been awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Award and the Padmashree Award in 2018. Novak Bhaiya won the first Olympic gold medal in singles tennis at the Paris Olympics 2024. Julian Agwan, a Vanuatu law student, was honored with the Right Livelihood Award 2025, also known as the Alternative Nobel Prize.
One-Liners and Miscellaneous Updates [50:55]
Namo Van has been started in Haryana by the Union Ministry. Andhra Pradesh won the Global Tourism Award 2025 for promoting eco-friendly tourism. Singapore is a city-state in South East Asia with official languages including English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil, and gained independence from Malaysia in 1965. The UN Troop will host a summit, excluding China and Pakistan. The helicopter final assembly line is set to open in Karnataka for the Airbus H125. Lal Bahadur Shastri ji's 121st birth anniversary was celebrated. Belaur has become a child marriage-free district in Chhattisgarh, and Chandigarh is the first slum-free city.