16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties : Highlights The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was held in Cali, Colombia, where 190 countries discussed measures to achieve global biodiversity goals, including the ambitious 30-by-30 target. The COP-16 aims to finalize mechanisms for implementing […]
Day: November 5, 2024
Tumaini Festival
Tumaini Festival: The Tumaini Festival, an annual event held since 2014 at Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp, celebrates the resilience and culture of refugees through music, art, and crafts. Tumaini Festival founded in 2014, by Menes La Plume, a Congolese poet. Purpose is to create a unique platform for cultural exchange, showcasing resilience through music, art, […]
India and France have been elected as President and Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a two-year term
India and France have been elected as President and Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a two-year term: India and France have been elected as President and Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a two-year term from 2024 to 2026. India was the sole candidate for the presidency, while France won […]
ISRO announced the launch of its analogue space mission in Leh
ISRO announced the launch of its analogue space mission in Leh: ISRO announced the launch of its analogue space mission in Leh, Ladakh. This innovative mission aims to simulate life in an interplanetary habitat, addressing the challenges associated with establishing a base station beyond Earth. Through this initiative, ISRO seeks to gather insights and prepare […]
Bali Padyami festival
Bali Padyami festival: Karnataka is celebrating the Bali Padyami festival (Bali Pratipada) on marking the fourth day of Deepavali. This festival commemorates the return of the Asura king, Bali Chakravarty, from Pathala Loka to Bhuloka, a journey made possible by the boon granted to him by Lord Vishnu during his Vamana Avatar.
SBI Mutual Fund : In News
SBI Mutual Fund : In News SBI Mutual Fund (SBI MF) has made headlines by becoming the first fund house in India to surpass the ₹10 lakh crore mark in assets under management (AUM), reaching ₹10.99 lakh crore in the September quarter, a notable increase from ₹9.88 lakh crore in June. This achievement places SBI […]
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has launched its official mobile app
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has launched its official mobile app: On the occasion of Diwali and to mark its 30th anniversary, the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has launched its official mobile app, NSEIndia, and expanded its corporate website to support a total of 12 languages. This initiative aims to create a […]
Canara Bank is setting a significant target for loan recovery
Canara Bank is setting a significant target for loan recovery: State-owned Canara Bank is setting a significant target for loan recovery, aiming to recoup approximately ₹6,000 crore from bad loans in the second half of the current fiscal year (H2 FY25). This strategic goal reflects the bank’s ongoing efforts to improve asset quality while building […]
Botswana’s new President, Duma Boko
Botswana’s new President, Duma Boko: Botswana’s new President, Duma Boko, fresh from his historic victory that ended the six-decade rule of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), is charting a bold new course. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended warm wishes to Duma Boko on his election as the President of Botswana.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), and Small and Medium REITs (SM REITs)
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), and Small and Medium REITs (SM REITs): The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a range of proposed changes for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), and Small and Medium REITs (SM REITs) aimed at enhancing market flexibility and investor […]
