TOP NEWS FOR BANKING ASPIRANTS ========================== 1. National Highlights Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti 2025: Celebrated as Parakram Diwas to honor Netaji's bravery and contribution to India’s freedom struggle. Republic Day Parade 2025: 26 tableaux from states and ministries to showcase the theme ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat Aur Vikas’. Telangana's Digital Investment: Secured ₹10,000 crore investment for an advanced AI Data Centre Cluster by CtrlS Datacenters Pvt. Ltd. 2. Finance & Economy EPFO Membership Growth: Added 14.63 lakh new members in November 2024, recording a 9.07% growth compared to October 2024. India’s Energy Milestone: Non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity has reached 217 GW, moving closer to the 2030 target of 500 GW. MSP for Raw Jute Increased: Government hikes Minimum Support Price for raw jute by ₹315 to ₹5,650 per quintal for the 2025-26 marketing season. 3. Banking Updates ICSI New Leadership: Dhananjay Shukla elected as President and Pawan G Chandak as Vice President of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India for 2025. AB InBev Investment in India: The global beverage giant announces $250 million investment in food processing, aligning with India’s growth agenda. 4. Key Government Initiatives Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G): Jammu and Kashmir achieves an 85% completion rate, demonstrating progress in rural housing. Development in Manipur: Chief Minister N. Biren Singh inaugurated 24 projects and laid the foundation for 18 projects worth ₹349.51 crore. 5. Thought of the Day "Success is permanent when we achieve it without destroying our character." ==========================