Yellow Sea: After aggressive posturing in the South China Sea, China is upping the ante in the Yellow Sea, following the building of a gigantic steel rig. Yellow Sea also referred to in China as Huang Hai and in North and South Korea as the West Sea, Yellow Sea is a marginal sea of the […]
Month: April 2025
Bihar’s Mahila Samvad Campaign: Empowering Women Through Dialogue and Awareness
Bihar’s Mahila Samvad Campaign: Empowering Women Through Dialogue and Awareness Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched the “Mahila Samvad” campaign, a state-wide initiative aimed at connecting women with welfare schemes and amplifying their voices in policy discussions. This transformative campaign particularly targets rural women and intends to create a two-way communication channel between women citizens […]
Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey Appointed Vice-President at AIIB
Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey Appointed Vice-President at AIIB: Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey, former Finance Secretary of India and ex-chief of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), has been appointed Vice-President at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). His appointment underscores India’s growing influence in global financial institutions and reflects Pandey’s vast experience in governance, finance, […]
Launch of ‘Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay’
Launch of ‘Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay’: A new book titled ‘Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay’ was officially launched on April 18, 2025, at the Samvet Auditorium of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Janpath, New Delhi. This book is a curated compilation of speeches and thoughts by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, focused […]
Ananya Panday Becomes French Chanel’s First-Ever Indian Brand Ambassador
Ananya Panday Becomes French Chanel’s First-Ever Indian Brand Ambassador: Bollywood actress Ananya Panday has been officially announced as the first-ever Indian brand ambassador for the iconic French luxury house, Chanel. The announcement was made on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, positioning Ananya at the forefront of global haute couture and marking a significant step in Chanel’s […]
Zepto Renames Parent Entity Ahead of IPO: Aligning Brand and Business Strategy
Zepto Renames Parent Entity Ahead of IPO: Aligning Brand and Business Strategy Zepto, one of India’s fastest-growing quick-commerce startups, has taken a significant step toward its Initial Public Offer (IPO) by officially changing the name of its parent company. The company has rebranded from Kiranakart Technologies Private Limited to Zepto Private Limited, aligning its corporate […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 19th April 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 19th April 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
International Big Cat Alliance : Establishing India As The Headquarters Of The Alliance
International Big Cat Alliance : Establishing India As The Headquarters Of The Alliance The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) signed an official agreement with the Government of India, formally establishing India as the headquarters and secretariat of the alliance. International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2023 during the […]
Operation ATALANTA
Operation ATALANTA: The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) under Operation ATALANTA has proposed a joint naval exercise with the Indian Navy. EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA, which operates in the Western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, has proposed a joint maritime exercise with the Indian Navy to be conducted around the end of May 2025. The […]
Gita and Natyashastra added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
Gita and Natyashastra added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register: The manuscripts of the Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra were added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. An international initiative by UNESCO to preserve humanity’s valuable documentary heritage and safeguard it against neglect, decay, and destruction. Established In: 1992. Objective is to […]