Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024: President Droupadi Murmu presided over the first-ever investiture ceremony for the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (National Science Awards). These awards, instituted last year to replace all existing science accolades, mark a new chapter in recognizing scientific excellence in the country.
Month: August 2024
NCLT Approves Slice-North East Small Finance Bank Merger
NCLT Approves Slice-North East Small Finance Bank Merger: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the merger of Slice, a leading fintech company in India, with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB).
NPCI Launches ‘UPI Circle’ for Secure Payments Among Trusted Users
NPCI Launches ‘UPI Circle’ for Secure Payments Among Trusted Users: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has unveiled a new feature called ‘UPI Circle’ on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform, allowing primary UPI account holders to securely delegate payment responsibilities to trusted secondary users.
RBI Forecasts Private Capex to Rise to ₹2.45 Trillion in FY25
RBI Forecasts Private Capex to Rise to ₹2.45 Trillion in FY25: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) study forecasts a substantial increase in private capital expenditure, projecting it to reach ₹2.45 trillion in FY25, up from ₹1.59 trillion in FY24. This rise is attributed to robust investment intentions and the ongoing emphasis on infrastructure development
Germany Captain Ilkay Gundogan Announces International Retirement from Football
Germany Captain Ilkay Gundogan Announces International Retirement from Football: 33-year-old captain of the German national football team, has officially announced his retirement from international football. This decision comes on the heels of Germany’s performance at Euro 2024,
Union Minister Giriraj Singh Presents Handicrafts Exports Awards
Union Minister Giriraj Singh Presents Handicrafts Exports Awards: The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) organised its 24th Handicrafts Export Awards Function on August 21, at the Convention Hall, The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi.
Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur : Birth Anniversary
Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur : Birth Anniversary The Prime Minister (PM) paid homage to Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur on his birth anniversary. PM highlighted his significant contributions to Tripura’s development and his dedication to empowering the poor and tribal communities.Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur was born on 19th August 1908 […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 22nd August 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 22nd August 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Liquid Water On Mars
Liquid Water On Mars: A recent study has uncovered the presence of vast amounts of liquid water hidden deep within Mars’ rocky outer crust, marking a significant breakthrough in our understanding of the Red Planet. This discovery marks the first time that scientists have found evidence of liquid water on the Martian surface, beyond the […]
Ethanol Blending Program
Ethanol Blending Program: India is progressing towards its goal of 20% ethanol blending with petrol by 2025-26. However, concerns remain over the impact on food supplies and the fuel efficiency of existing vehicles. Ethanol is a biofuel produced through the fermentation of sugars by yeasts or via petrochemical processes such as ethylene hydration. It is […]
