Nigeria’s Waste-to-Wealth Model: Nigeria’s plastic bottle collectors are transforming waste into economic opportunities, addressing both pollution and unemployment. Informal Waste Collection as a Business: Plastic bottle collectors turn waste into economic value, creating employment and income opportunities. Socio-Economic Factors Influencing the Model: Education: Higher education improves business approach towards waste collection. Family Size: Larger families […]
Day: February 7, 2025
Teesta River : Reconstruction Of The Teesta-3 Dam
Teesta River : Reconstruction Of The Teesta-3 Dam The Environment Appraisal Committee (EAC) has approved the reconstruction of the Teesta-3 dam in Sikkim, despite concerns over environmental safety and disaster risks.The Teesta River originates from Tso Lhamo Lake in the Himalayas, near the Pahurni and Khangse glaciers in Sikkim. States it pass through: Sikkim and […]
Maharashtra Mandates Marathi Language Use
Maharashtra Mandates Marathi Language Use: Maharashtra has mandated the use of Marathi language in all official communication across government, semi-government, local self-government bodies, and government-aided offices. The Marathi Language Policy, approved in 2024, recommends the use of Marathi in all public affairs.Article 345 of the Constitution states that a state legislature can choose one or […]
ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025: India won the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025, defeating South Africa in Malaysia.It is organised by the ICC, it features national women’s under-19 teams competing in the Twenty20 format. First Edition: The inaugural ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup was held in 2023, […]
Jal Jeevan Mission Extended Till 2028
Jal Jeevan Mission Extended Till 2028: Union Budget 2025-26 has extended the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) till 2028 with the aim of benefiting the remaining (20%) rural households.The JJM was launched in 2019 with the aim to provide drinking tap water supply to every rural household by 2024, targeting 55 liters per person per day.The […]
India’s gold investments soared by 60% to $18 billion
India’s gold investments soared by 60% to $18 billion: India witnessed a remarkable 60% surge in gold investments, reaching $18 billion (approximately ₹1.5 lakh crore), as per a report by the World Gold Council (WGC). This increase was driven by rising gold prices, reduced import duties, and heightened demand during festive seasons. India’s gold investment […]
IOB Joins Global Partnership for Carbon Accounting
IOB Joins Global Partnership for Carbon Accounting: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has become a signatory of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), committing to measure and disclose the greenhouse gas emissions from its financed activities.This move reflects the bank’s commitment to measuring and disclosing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with financed activities. With […]
ISRO has launched FEAST 2025
ISRO has launched FEAST 2025: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has introduced the latest version of its structural analysis software, Finite Element Analysis of Structures (FEAST) 2025, at the 8th National Finite Element Developers’/FEAST Users’ Meet (NAFED08) held at IIT Hyderabad. The event, organized in collaboration with Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), brought together […]
South Indian Bank Unveils Startup Current Accounts for Entrepreneurs
South Indian Bank Unveils Startup Current Accounts for Entrepreneurs: South Indian Bank (SIB) has taken a significant step to support the rapidly growing startup ecosystem in India. The bank has introduced two specialized startup current account products, namely the SIB Business Startup Current Account and SIB Corporate Startup Current Account, both designed to cater to […]
Dubai will host the inaugural Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit
Dubai will host the inaugural Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit: Dubai is preparing to host the inaugural Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit on April 12-13, 2025, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City. This event, organized by the I am Peacekeeper Movement, will gather 2,800 peacekeepers and 72 distinguished speakers, including 10 […]
