MAHASAGAR Initiative: The third edition of the high-level virtual interaction MAHASAGAR was conducted by the Indian Navy. Maritime Heads for Active Security and Growth for All in the Region (MAHASAGAR) — which means vast ocean in Hindi, is the Indian Navy’s flagship outreach for high-level virtual interaction among the leaders. The initiative, started by the […]
First Advance Estimates for Kharif crop production for the year 2024-25
First Advance Estimates for Kharif crop production for the year 2024-25: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has recently announced the First Advance Estimates for Kharif crop production for the year 2024-25, revealing a record-breaking output in foodgrains and oilseeds. The report reflects the government’s growing use of technology and stakeholder input in agricultural […]
World Cities Report 2024
World Cities Report 2024: The UN-Habitat has released the World Cities Report 2024: Cities and Climate Action. The report highlighted that the cities are among the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, yet they face disproportionately severe impacts of climate change. Key Findings of the World Cities Report 2024: Temperature Increases: By 2040, nearly two […]
Tuna Cluster
Tuna Cluster: The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, has designated the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a Tuna Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). With approximately 6.0 lakh square km of under-utilized Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) rich in tuna resources, the region offers unique advantages […]
Agrivoltaic Farming
Agrivoltaic farming: The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) concluded in New Delhi, highlighting sustainable energy and agrivoltaic farming a practice that combines agriculture with solar energy generation on the same land. Agrivoltaic farming is the simultaneous use of land for agriculture and solar energy generation, allowing crops to grow beneath solar panels. […]
Millimeter Wave Transceiver
Millimeter Wave Transceiver: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has signed an agreement with the IIT Roorkee to develop a Millimeter Wave Transceiver aimed at improving 5G connectivity in rural areas under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme. Millimeter Wave Transceiver Technology is a device used to transmit and receive signals in the […]
3rd edition of the World Solar Report series
3rd edition of the World Solar Report series: The 3rd edition of the World Solar Report series was launched at the 7th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance, spotlighting key areas in the global transition to sustainable energy. This year’s release includes four reports: the World Solar Market Report, World Investment Report, World Technology Report, […]
Global collaborative platform for financial institutions and FinTechs : SBI
Global collaborative platform for financial institutions and FinTechs : SBI State Bank of India (SBI), in partnership with APIX—a global collaborative platform for financial institutions and FinTechs—has launched the ‘SBI Innovation Hub’ at the Singapore Fintech Festival from November 6-8, 2024. The hub provides a dedicated space for global FinTechs, startups, and innovators to create […]
QS Asia Rankings 2025
QS Asia Rankings 2025: The QS Asia Rankings 2025 recently unveiled by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) reflect India’s significant academic progress on a global scale. With 161 Indian universities included among the 984 ranked institutions across Asia, and six institutions making it to the top 100, this ranking affirms India’s expanding influence in the academic landscape […]
Arjun Erigaisi made a significant leap in the chess world by securing the world No. 2 spot in live ratings
Arjun Erigaisi made a significant leap in the chess world by securing the world No. 2 spot in live ratings: Arjun Erigaisi made a significant leap in the chess world by securing the world No. 2 spot in live ratings on 7th November. His victory over Alexey Sarana in Round 3 of the Chennai Grand […]
