Free Float In Stocks: Index provider MSCI said it has cut the free-float designations of four securities of India’s Adani group. The free float is also known as Public float which refers to the shares of a company that can be publicly traded and are not restricted. It generally excludes promoters’ holding, government / strategic […]
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Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII)
Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII): India’s national accreditation system under the Quality Council of India (QCI) has been ranked 5th in the world in the recent Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) 2021. The GQII ranks the 184 economies in the world based on quality infrastructure (QI). India’s overall QI system ranking continues to be in […]
Second Edition Of The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2) : ISRO
Second Edition Of The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2) : ISRO The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the second edition of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D2) from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan space centre at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Small Satellite Launch Vehicle: The new vehicle was developed to capture the […]
QR Code-Based Coin Vending Machine
QR Code-Based Coin Vending Machine: To improve the distribution of coins, the RBI is preparing a pilot project on QCVM in collaboration with a few leading banks QCVM is a cashless coin dispenser that dispenses coins in exchange for a bank account debit via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Unlike traditional cash-based Coin Vending Machines, […]
First Satellite-Based Two-Way Messaging
First Satellite-Based Two-Way Messaging: Qualcomm launched the first satellite-based two-way messaging. It is called Snapdragon Satellite. .In two-way messaging like Whatsapp, both participants can send or receive messages simultaneously. Snap Dragon Satellite was launched at the CES 2023 It is powered by a 5G Modem RF system It can support 5G non-terrestrial networks. NTN is […]
Digital Payments Utsav
Digital Payments Utsav: The Digital Payments Utsav is to be launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The main objective of the event is to create awareness of digital payments. Digital Payments Utsav is to be held in Lucknow, Pune, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru The above cities were chosen because the Digital Economy Working […]
Operation Dost
Operation Dost: India, under ‘Operation Dost’ has sent its sixth plane carrying National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel, essentials, and medical equipment for the earthquake-hit Turkey. The 6th flight carries more rescue teams, dog squads, and essential medicines. A field hospital under Operation Dost has been set up by the Indian Army in Hatay province […]
Quad Cyber Challenge
Quad Cyber Challenge: The Quad Nations are launching Quad Cyber Challenge – a public campaign to improve cyber security across the 4 nations. The Internet-users are being invited across the Indo-Pacific and beyond to join the Challenge and pledge to practice safe and responsible cyber habits. India’s National Cyber Security Coordinator with National Security Council […]
Amrit Sarovar Mission : Target Set
Amrit Sarovar Mission : Target Set A target of 50,000 Amrit Sarovars was set to be completed by August 15, 2023. So far, 60% of the target has been achieved with over 30,000 Amrit Sarovars constructed in the span of 9 months. Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched as part of India’s “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” […]
5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress
5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress: The 5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) was held in Canada in order to discuss the solutions to address the Funding Gap of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). This meeting is crucial since nations agreed to protect 30% of Earh’s lands and oceans by 2030 at the 15th Conference […]
