1.RBI Raises Collateral-Free Loan Limit for Farmers: The Reserve Bank of India has increased the limit for collateral-free loans available to farmers to ₹2 lakh, effective from January 1, 2025.2GympieGympie, the World’s Most Toxic Plant: The Gympie-Gympie plant, native to Australia, is known for its excruciating sting that can cause unbearable pain lasting for weeks.
2.Russia to Introduce Visa-Free Travel for Indian Tourists: Discussions between Russia and India have led to the potential introduction of visa-free travel for Indian tourists starting in spring 2025.
3.Mikheil Kavelashvili Elected President of Georgia: Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer, has been elected as the new president of Georgia amid rising discontent over the postponement of the country’s EU accession.
4.Britain Joins CPTPP: Britain has become the first European nation to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), making it the 12th member of this trade group.
4.India-Nepal Army Cooperation Strengthened: General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Indian Army, recently concluded a three-day visit to Nepal to enhance military cooperation.
5.Citizenship for Argentina’s President: The Italian government has granted citizenship to Argentina’s President Javier Milei due to his Italian ancestry, sparking controversy in Argentina.
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