1) Denmark Announces Ban on Social Media for Children Under 15
- The Danish Government has introduced a new regulation banning social media access for children below 15 years of age.
- The measure has been taken to address rising concerns related to mental health, online safety, and screen addiction among minors.
2) COP 30 to Begin in Belém, Brazil
- The 30th Conference of Parties (COP 30) under the UNFCCC will begin in Belém, Brazil.
- This summit is expected to focus on climate finance, mitigation commitments, and Amazon rainforest conservation, as Brazil hosts COP for the first time since 2012.
3) SBI Becomes India’s First Public Sector Bank to Cross Total Business of USD 100 Billion
- The State Bank of India (SBI) has become India's first Public Sector Bank to achieve a total business size of USD 100 billion.
- The milestone reflects SBI’s expanded global presence, strong retail base, and consistent growth in deposits and advances.
4) DNA Co-Discoverer and Nobel Laureate James Watson Passes Away at 97
- James Watson, the co-discoverer of the DNA double-helix structure (with Francis Crick) and a 1962 Nobel Prize laureate, passed away at the age of 97.
- His discovery laid the foundation for modern genetics, molecular biology, and biotechnology.
5) Nirmala Sitharaman Lays Foundation Stone for Assam’s First Technical & Vocational University
- Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid the foundation stone for Assam’s first Technical and Vocational University.
- The institution aims to boost skill development, industrial training, and employability in the Northeast region.
