Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme : Extended The Centre has decided to extend providing benefits of Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme to all subscribers of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation and their family members till further notice. EDLI is an insurance scheme that was launched by the Government in 1976. This scheme was launched […]
Hand-in-Hand Initiative
Hand-in-Hand Initiative: The Food And Agricultural Organisation (FAO) Director-General opens the third Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum. Hand-in-Hand Initiative was launched in 2019, is a flagship of Food And Agricultural Organisation (FAO) It prioritizes countries and territories where poverty and hunger are highest, national capacities are limited, or operational difficulties are greatest due to natural or man-made […]
African Penguin : Study
African Penguin : Study A new study by an international team of researchers from South Africa and the United Kingdom has found that artificial nests can enhance the breeding success of African penguins. African Penguin has a black stripe and a pattern of unique black spots on its chest, as well as pink glands above […]
SARTHI System
SARTHI System: The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K) has introduced Solar Assisted Reefer Transportation with Hybrid Controls and Intelligence (SARTHI) system. It is an innovative solution to reduce post-harvest losses in perishable food transportation. It features dual compartments designed to store fruits and vegetables at different temperatures, addressing their unique […]
Brown dwarf
Brown dwarf: Scientists have puzzled over the object known as Gliese 229B, the first known brown dwarf discovered 30 years ago is actually twins orbiting each other. Brown dwarfs are sometimes called failed stars because they’re lighter than stars, but heavier than gas giant planets. These objects have a size between that of a giant […]
Rajkumar Hirani Honoured with National Kishore Kumar Award 2023
Rajkumar Hirani Honoured with National Kishore Kumar Award 2023: The renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani was conferred with the prestigious National Kishore Kumar Award for the year 2023. The award ceremony took place in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, the birthplace of Kishore Kumar, on the occasion of the 37th death anniversary of the iconic singer. This award, […]
Mohanji Receives Prestigious 2024 Humanitarian Award
Mohanji Receives Prestigious 2024 Humanitarian Award: In Johannesburg, South Africa, Mohanji, a global humanitarian leader, received a special recognition for his worldwide contributions at the 9th Conscious Companies Awards event. This prestigious annual event honors ethical and visionary leaders whose work fosters conscious leadership, aligns people, profit, and purpose, and promotes a better, more sustainable […]
2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): The 2024 MPI report reveals that 1.1 billion people live in acute multidimensional poverty with 455 million in conflict-affected regions where poverty rates are higher and progress is slower. Over half of those in poverty are children, and many lack essential resources like sanitation and nutrition.
FATF Tightens Grey Listing Rules with New Risk-Based Focus
FATF Tightens Grey Listing Rules with New Risk-Based Focus: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has introduced significant changes to its criteria for placing countries on its grey list, aiming to relieve the burden on least developed countries (LDCs) while targeting nations that pose greater risks to the international financial system.
Chiratae Ventures Honors Narayana Murthy with Patrick J. McGovern Awards
Chiratae Ventures Honors Narayana Murthy with Patrick J. McGovern Awards: Chiratae Ventures has awarded Narayana Murthy, Founder of Infosys, with the India Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the 2024 Patrick J. McGovern Awards. Shantanu Narayen received the Global Lifetime Achievement Award,and Abhinav Asthana received the Exceptional Entrepreneurial Achievement Award.
