Dinesh Karthik Becomes India’s Top Wicket-Keeper Run-Scorer in T20s: Dinesh Karthik has surpassed the legendary MS Dhoni to become the highest run-scoring Indian wicket-keeper in T20 cricket. During a recent match, Karthik scored a crucial 21-run knock, which took his overall T20 runs tally to 7,451 runs in 361 innings (409 matches).
Month: January 2025
Sony Names Hiroki Totoki as CEO for Entertainment Growth
Sony Names Hiroki Totoki as CEO for Entertainment Growth: Sony Group Corporation has announced that Hiroki Totoki, the current President and Chief Operating Officer, will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2025. This major leadership shift is part of Sony’s strategy to expand its reach and solidify its standing in […]
Indian government has launched a ₹100 crore Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme
Indian government has launched a ₹100 crore Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme: To bolster the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) manufacturing sector, the Indian government has introduced a Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme (MCGS-MSME) with a corpus of ₹100 crore. This initiative aims to enhance credit availability for MSMEs, facilitating the acquisition of essential equipment and […]
CRED Launches e₹ Wallet, Advancing India’s Digital Currency Adoption
CRED Launches e₹ Wallet, Advancing India’s Digital Currency Adoption: CRED, one of India’s leading fintech companies, has made a groundbreaking move by launching the beta version of the e₹ wallet. With this integration, CRED becomes the first fintech platform to adopt India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-rupee. The e₹ wallet offers CRED’s vast […]
SEBI Launches ‘Dharohar’: A Digital Tribute to India’s Market Legacy
SEBI Launches ‘Dharohar’: A Digital Tribute to India’s Market Legacy The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) marked a significant milestone with the launch of “Dharohar – Milestones in the Indian Securities Market.” The digital repository was unveiled on India’s 76th Republic Day and aims to preserve the rich legacy of India’s securities market. […]
Martyrs’ Day 2025
Martyrs’ Day 2025:: Martyr’s Day, observed on January 30 each year, holds deep significance in India as it marks the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the country’s nonviolent freedom struggle. This day is dedicated to remembering not only Gandhi’s sacrifice but also the countless others who gave their lives for India’s independence. […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 30th January 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 30th January 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024: After a prolonged decline due to learning losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has now been a modest recovery in foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) among school students, according to the ASER 2024, released recently. Highlights of ASER 2024: During the pandemic years, there was a big jump […]
Asian Waterbird Census-2025
Asian Waterbird Census-2025: As per the Asian Waterbird Census-2025, a record number of 39,725 birds belonging to 106 species have been sighted in the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and adjoining wetlands. Asian Waterbird Census is a citizen-science programme that supports the conservation and management of wetlands and waterbirds worldwide. It is conducted annually to monitor the […]
Lezim Dance
Lezim Dance: A scene of Lezim dance in the upcoming Bollywood film Chhava, based on the life of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has led to controversy in Maharashtra. Lezim Dance is a folk dance from It gets its name after a musical instrument – a unique wooden stick, with jingling cymbals attached to it […]
