Global collaborative platform for financial institutions and FinTechs : SBI State Bank of India (SBI), in partnership with APIX—a global collaborative platform for financial institutions and FinTechs—has launched the ‘SBI Innovation Hub’ at the Singapore Fintech Festival from November 6-8, 2024. The hub provides a dedicated space for global FinTechs, startups, and innovators to create […]
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QS Asia Rankings 2025
QS Asia Rankings 2025: The QS Asia Rankings 2025 recently unveiled by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) reflect India’s significant academic progress on a global scale. With 161 Indian universities included among the 984 ranked institutions across Asia, and six institutions making it to the top 100, this ranking affirms India’s expanding influence in the academic landscape […]
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the list of Government securities available for non-resident investment under the Fully Accessible Route
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the list of Government securities available for non-resident investment under the Fully Accessible Route: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the list of Government securities available for non-resident investment under the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) by designating 10-year Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) as ‘specified securities.’ These […]
Arjun Erigaisi made a significant leap in the chess world by securing the world No. 2 spot in live ratings
Arjun Erigaisi made a significant leap in the chess world by securing the world No. 2 spot in live ratings: Arjun Erigaisi made a significant leap in the chess world by securing the world No. 2 spot in live ratings on 7th November. His victory over Alexey Sarana in Round 3 of the Chennai Grand […]
ZIMSAT-2
ZIMSAT-2: Zimbabwe has launched its second satellite, ZIMSAT-2, from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia, a major milestone in the country’s growing space programme. This satellite, equipped with a high-resolution multispectral camera, will aid in agriculture, resource exploration, environmental monitoring, and disaster management.
4th LG Cup Horse Polo-2024
4th LG Cup Horse Polo-2024: Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, inaugurated the much-awaited 4th LG Cup Horse Polo-2024 Tournament at the newly constructed Polo Stadium at Goshan, Drass. This event, organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh.
Deutsche Bank has injected ₹5,113 crore
Deutsche Bank has injected ₹5,113 crore: Deutsche Bank has injected ₹5,113 crore into its Indian operations, marking its largest capital infusion into the country in recent years. This move, aimed at funding growth and expanding services across corporate, investment, and private banking, demonstrates the bank’s long-term commitment to India.
International Energy Agency : Study
International Energy Agency : Study The global market for clean energy technologies is set to rise from $700 billion in 2023 to more than $2 trillion by 2035 – close to the value of the world’s crude oil market in recent years, says a first-of-its-kind study by the International Energy Agency (IEA). International Energy Agency […]
Common Cat Snake : Discovered
Common Cat Snake : Discovered The elusive common cat snake was recently discovered in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Bihar. Common Cat Snake, also known as Indian gamma snake, is a species of rear-fanged snake endemic to South Asia. Scientific Name: Boiga trigonata In India, it is found all over the country, excluding north-east states after […]
Minuteman III Missile
Minuteman III Missile: The US army would be carrying out a test launch of a Minuteman III hypersonic nuclear missile hours after voting close on Election Day. The LGM-30G Minuteman III is an American Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). “L” in LGM is the US Department of Defense designation for silo-launched; “G” means surface attack; and […]
