*Top 25 Banking Current Affairs from December 2024* Bajaj Allianz launched two motor insurance add-ons: Engine Protector Cover and Roadside Assistance Cover (Dec 28, 2024). Shriram Finance introduced Shriram Green Finance with a target AUM of ₹5,000 crore, focusing on EV and renewable energy financing (Dec 20, 2024). Aditya Birla Capital became the first BFSI company to offer its services on the ONDC Network (Dec 23, 2024). India-Sri Lanka Partnership: India committed ₹2,371 million for Sri Lanka's eastern province development (Dec 24, 2024). SEBI approved Enlighten Angel Fund to operate as an Alternative Investment Fund (Dec 27, 2024). Anti-Dumping Duty was imposed on Digital Offset Printing Plates from several countries, valid for five years (Dec 2024). RBI proposed a lookup facility for NEFT/RTGS transactions to verify beneficiaries before fund transfers (Effective April 1, 2025). India's Service Sector exports hit an all-time high of $34.31 billion in October 2024, a 22.3% YoY growth. Central Bank of Sri Lanka fined Indian Bank LKR 2 million for non-compliance (Dec 23, 2024). Mizoram Government partnered with SBI and local banks for loans under the Bana Kaih Scheme (Dec 18, 2024). India's Coal Production reached a record 997.826 million tonnes, marking an 11.71% increase (FY 2023-24). SIA-India & Ghana Collaboration: SatCom Industry Association signed a MoU for satellite communication technology (Dec 20, 2024). RBL Bank reappointed R Subramaniakumar as MD & CEO for three years. Google appointed Preeti Lobana as India Head (Dec 2024). Liquidity Deficit in India's banking system widened to ₹2.43 trillion due to tax outflows (Dec 23, 2024). Lloyds Bank ended its £200 cash switching offer (Dec 10, 2024). Nationwide increased its FlexPlus account fee from £13 to £18/month (Effective Dec 1, 2024). M&S Bank revamped its Club Rewards Scheme, increasing annual vouchers from £65 to £120 (Dec 2024). DWP Christmas Bonus of £10 was issued to eligible recipients (Dec 1, 2024). Cold Weather Payments assisted families with heating costs during extreme temperatures in December 2024. Warm Home Discount offered a £150 energy bill discount for eligible households in December 2024. Pensioners were urged to apply for Pension Credit by Dec 21, 2024, for Winter Fuel Payment eligibility. Benefit Payments were rescheduled for Christmas and New Year (Dec 2024). Jimmy Carter, former US President, passed away at the age of 100 (Dec 29, 2024). l