IISc Tops Times Higher Education Asia Rankings 2025: The Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025 were unveiled on April 23, showcasing the top universities in Asia. With 853 universities from 35 countries and territories included in this year’s rankings, the list highlights the leading institutions excelling in research, teaching, and innovation across the […]
About: Kumari Sonali
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Life Insurance Premium Mobilisation Rises by 5.13% in FY25
Life Insurance Premium Mobilisation Rises by 5.13% in FY25: The Indian life insurance industry witnessed a healthy growth of 5.13% in total new business premium collection in the financial year 2024–25, showing improved momentum compared to the previous year. The individual new business premium segment surged by 11.17%, indicating increased participation from first-time policyholders. This […]
World Book and Copyright Day 2025
World Book and Copyright Day 2025: World Book and Copyright Day, celebrated on April 23rd each year, is a global celebration of books, authors, and the importance of protecting intellectual property rights through copyright laws. This day is marked by events and activities worldwide, all aimed at promoting the love for reading and writing, while […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 24th April 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 24th April 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS): The Surat Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is the world’s first market-based mechanism specifically designed to control particulate air pollution. An Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is a regulatory tool that aims to reduce air pollution by introducing economic incentives. Under ETS, a cap is imposed on the total permissible emissions. Industries receive […]
Cloudburst : Ramban District Of Jammu And Kashmir
Cloudburst : Ramban District Of Jammu And Kashmir The Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed torrential rainfall and hail, resulting in severe damage. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported 9 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, marking a 575% increase from the normal 2.5 mm. A cloudburst is a localised and extremely intense rainfall […]
Arctic Amplification
Arctic Amplification: According to the 2024 European State of the Climate Report, Europe has warmed nearly twice as much as the global average, with far-reaching climatic and ecological consequences. Key Highlights from the 2024 European State of the Climate Report: The global average temperature has risen by approximately 3°C above pre-industrial levels (1850–1900 baseline). In […]
Quantum Gravity Gradiometer
Quantum Gravity Gradiometer: NASA scientists have proposed an innovative use of cold atom-based Quantum Gravity Gradiometers (QGGs) to measure how the Earth’s mass distribution is changing, especially due to climate change. NASA scientists propose placing a Quantum Gravity Gradiometer onboard a satellite to detect minute gravitational changes. In a QGG, atoms of a specific element […]
Sunrise Industry
Sunrise Industry: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently said India plans to increase the share of the manufacturing sector from 12% to 23% over the next two decades helped by sunrise sectors. Sunrise industry is a term frequently used for a sector that is developing and poised for rapid growth. Typically, such industries register high growth […]
Jwaneng Diamond Mine
Jwaneng Diamond Mine: The Jwaneng Diamond Mine is the richest diamond mine globally, with an estimated value of 1 billion euros. Jwaneng Diamond Mine, dubbed the ‘Prince of Mines,’ is located in Botswana. It is the world’s richest diamond mine by value. The mine lies on the edge of the Kalahari Desert. It is situated […]
