Gentoo Penguin: Sphen, the famous gentoo penguin known for his same-sex partnership with Magic, has died at the age of 11 in Australia. Scientific name: Pygoscelis papua It is found exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere, primarily between 45° and 65° south latitude. It inhabits the Antarctic Peninsula and several sub-Antarctic islands, with a significant population […]
Day: August 25, 2024
Tagging Of Horseshoe Crabs
Tagging Of Horseshoe Crabs: The Zoological Survey of India and Odisha Forest Department have begun tagging horseshoe crabs to study their population, habitat, and migratory routes. Horseshoe Crabs are ancient marine arthropods, often referred to as “living fossils,” that inhabit shallow coastal waters with soft sandy or muddy bottoms. They are closely related to scorpions […]
Nestlé Announces Laurent Freixe to Succeed Mark Schneider as CEO
Nestlé Announces Laurent Freixe to Succeed Mark Schneider as CEO: Nestlé, the global food and beverage giant, has announced a pivotal change in its top leadership. This transition comes at a crucial time for the company as it navigates through various market challenges.
11th Puthiya Thalaimurai Tamilan Awards
11th Puthiya Thalaimurai Tamilan Awards: The 11th edition of the Puthiya Thalaimurai Tamilan Awards recently honored outstanding individuals across various fields, recognizing both seasoned professionals and emerging talents. This prestigious event showcased the rich diversity of accomplishments in Tamil Nadu and beyond
Bandhan Bank Launches Avni Savings Account For Women
Bandhan Bank Launches Avni Savings Account for Women: Bandhan Bank, celebrating its Foundation Day, introduced Avni, a savings account tailored specifically for women. This launch is accompanied by the Bandhan Bank Delights loyalty program, designed to offer rewards, discounts, and exclusive benefits.
Odisha CM Majhi Launches Subhadra Scheme
Odisha CM Majhi Launches Subhadra Scheme: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has unveiled the Subhadra scheme, a significant initiative under the BJP government. The scheme promises ₹50,000 to one crore women aged 21 to 60 over the next five years, with a total budget allocation of ₹55,825 crore.
Replenishment Of Balances In FASTag
Replenishment Of Balances In FASTag: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has updated its e-mandate framework to include the auto-replenishment of balances in FASTag and the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC). Under the new rules, these auto-replenishment transactions, which occur when balances fall below a customer-defined threshold, will no longer require a pre-debit notification.
Global Property Price Index
Global Property Price Index: Manila ranked first with a 26 per cent annual rise during the quarter. Mumbai and Delhi are at the second and third positions, respectively, among 44 cities globally in annual price rise of prime residential properties during the June quarter, Knight Frank said in a report.
Goldman Sachs Lowers India’s 2024 and 2025 GDP Growth Forecasts
Goldman Sachs Lowers India’s 2024 and 2025 GDP Growth Forecasts: Goldman Sachs has revised India’s GDP growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025, anticipating slower expansion due to reduced government expenditure and other economic factors. The bank now projects a growth rate of 6.7% for 2024 and 6.4% for 2025, down by 20 basis points each […]
Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd
Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd: Tata Power Solar Systems Ltd (TPSSL) has signed an agreement with ICICI Bank to provide financing for solar units to residential and corporate customers. As part of the agreement, the customers can avail themselves of loans up to Rs 90 lakh with collateral-free options and tenure extending up to 5 […]
