Jellyfish: France’s Gravelines Nuclear Power Station temporarily shut down three reactors after a massive jellyfish swarm clogged its cooling system. Jellyfish are free-swimming marine invertebrates belonging to the phylum Cnidaria and class Scyphozoa. They are ancient species, existing for over 500 million years. Scientific Name: While “jellyfish” is a common term, most belong to Aurelia […]
New Export Promotion Mission
New Export Promotion Mission: The Government of India is preparing to launch a ₹2,250 crore Export Promotion Mission to safeguard Indian industries from global trade shocks, including recent US tariff hikes. A comprehensive government initiative to enhance India’s export resilience by providing financial support, market diversification, and global branding opportunities for Indian industries, particularly MSMEs. […]
Gallantry Awards for Operation Sindoor to be Announced on 79th Independence Day
Gallantry Awards for Operation Sindoor to be Announced on 79th Independence Day: As India prepares to mark its 77th Independence Day, the government will announce gallantry awards for defence personnel who demonstrated exceptional courage during Operation Sindoor. This historic operation is at the heart of this year’s Independence Day celebrations, themed around the “continuing rise […]
US National Debt Hits Record $37 Trillion Amid Rising Government Spending
US National Debt Hits Record $37 Trillion Amid Rising Government Spending: The U.S. national debt has reached a historic $37 trillion, according to a recent Treasury Department report. This record-breaking figure has arrived years ahead of projections, highlighting the rapid accumulation of federal debt due to pandemic-related expenditures, tax cuts, and new government spending initiatives. […]
Ravi Narayanan, former Axis Bank executive, has been appointed CEO of SMFG India Credit
Ravi Narayanan, former Axis Bank executive, has been appointed CEO of SMFG India Credit: Ravi Narayanan, former Group Executive at Axis Bank, has been appointed CEO of SMFG India Credit, according to sources familiar with the matter. This marks a pivotal leadership change since Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) acquired Fullerton India Credit in 2021.The […]
Rajiv Pratap Rudy wins re-election as CCI General Secretary
Rajiv Pratap Rudy wins re-election as CCI General Secretary: Rajiv Pratap Rudy, senior BJP leader and MP from Saran, has retained his post as General Secretary (Administration) of the Constitution Club of India (CCI). The fiercely contested election, held on Tuesday, culminated in the early hours of Wednesday after 25 rounds of counting, with Rudy […]
Union Minister Launches ‘Bharat Steel’ Logo, Brochure & Website
Union Minister Launches ‘Bharat Steel’ Logo, Brochure & Website: Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, officially unveiled the logo, brochure, and website for Bharat Steel at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This significant launch, attended by Secretary (Steel) Shri Sandeep Poundrik and senior officials of the Ministry of Steel, took place alongside […]
India Poised to Become the World’s Most Sought-After Consumer Market: Morgan Stanley
India Poised to Become the World’s Most Sought-After Consumer Market: Morgan Stanley According to a recent report by Morgan Stanley, India is on track to become the world’s most sought-after consumer market, driven by a mix of economic stability, financial reforms, and shifting investment patterns. The report paints an optimistic picture of India’s economic future, […]
Bank of Baroda Introduces Global UPI Services via bob इ Pay App
Bank of Baroda Introduces Global UPI Services via bob इ Pay App: Bank of Baroda has rolled out international UPI features on its official app, bob इ Pay. This update enables cross-border UPI transactions, making it easier for resident Indians and NRIs to engage in secure and real-time global payments. With this, the bank becomes […]
Government Appoints Merchant Bankers & Legal Advisors for Minority Stake Sales in LIC and PSBs
Government Appoints Merchant Bankers & Legal Advisors for Minority Stake Sales in LIC and PSBs: Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) finalized the empanelment of merchant bankers and legal advisors for a tenure of three years, with provision for extension up to five years, to lead the government’s minority stake sales in Life […]
