Indian driver Kush Maini made history by becoming the first Indian to win the FIA F2 Constructors’ World Championship: Indian driver Kush Maini made history by becoming the first Indian to win the FIA F2 Constructors’ World Championship, a monumental achievement in the world of motorsport. This victory, secured with Invicta Racing, caps off a […]
Category: Current Affairs
Golden Globe nomination for Best Director
Golden Globe nomination for Best Director: Payal Kapadia has etched her name in the annals of Indian cinema by becoming the first Indian director to receive a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director (Motion Picture). Her film All We Imagine As Light not only earned her this historic recognition but also secured a nomination for […]
Retail Inflation Eases for Farm and Rural Workers in October 2024
Retail Inflation Eases for Farm and Rural Workers in October 2024: Retail inflation for agricultural and rural workers showed a decline in October 2024, easing to 5.96% for farm workers and 6% for rural labourers, down from 6.36% and 6.39% in September 2024. This shift represents a positive trend from the inflation rates of October […]
Bihar’s Sex Ratio Drops
Bihar’s Sex Ratio Drops: Bihar’s alarming decline in its sex ratio at birth, now at 882 females per 1,000 males, has prompted urgent government action. The state has pledged to enforce the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC-PNDT) Act more strictly and launched multiple awareness campaigns to prevent female foeticide and improve gender parity.
New Species Of Damselfish
New Species Of Damselfish: A small team of ichthyologists recently discovered a new species of damselfish living off the shores of the Maldives. Damselfish are commonly found in warm, tropical regions, but they can also be seen in subtropical zones. They are mostly marine, found in the Atlantic, India and Pacific oceans, but can be […]
Khorlochhu Hydropower Project
Khorlochhu Hydropower Project: Tata Power has commenced construction on the Rs 6,900 crore Khorlochhu Hydropower Project in Bhutan, with commissioning expected by 2029. Khorlochhu Hydropower Project situated on the Kholongchhu River in Eastern Bhutan’s Trashiyangtse district, the project seeks to meet Bhutan’s rising electricity demands and aid India’s renewable energy transition. It is the first-ever […]
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024: The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2024 will be conferred on former Chilean president and prominent human rights voice Michelle Bachelet, a statement issued by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust said recently. The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, also known as the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, […]
Little Gull : Spotted
Little Gull : Spotted Little gull—a bird native to the Eurasian regio—was spotted for the first time in NCR The Little Gull (hydrocele minutes) is the smallest species of gull (seabird) in the world, belonging to the family Laridae. It breeds in northern Europe and across the Palearctic. It is migratory, wintering on coasts in […]
Viksit Bharat 2047
Viksit Bharat 2047: India aims for developed nation status by 2047 under the Viksit Bharat vision. However, challenges like slower growth, high taxes, and declining foreign investments risk hindering progress. Targets of India for Viksit Bharat 2047: Economic Growth: Achieve a sustained GDP growth rate of 7-8% annually. Social Equity: Eradicate poverty, ensure universal healthcare, […]
De-dollarisation
De-dollarisation: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das clarified that India is not taking steps toward de-dollarisation despite discussions within BRICS about a common currency to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. The process of reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar in international trade and reserves to mitigate risks associated with currency volatility. Countries like China and Russia […]
