National Institute of Public Finance and Policy: The National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) has revised its growth forecast for India to 6.9-7.1% for FY25, citing a notable moderation in growth during the June quarter. This slowdown is attributed to a significant contraction in net exports and reduced government consumption due to the […]
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17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo-2024
17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo-2024: Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Expo-2024 today at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event, running from October 25 to 27, 2024, gathers over 2,000 professionals and academics to discuss the future of urban transport in India.
Amitabh Chaudhry Managing Director and Chief Executive Office Of Axis Bank
Amitabh Chaudhry Managing Director and Chief Executive Office Of Axis Bank: Axis Bank has officially announced the re-appointment of Amitabh Chaudhry as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for a new three-year term, effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. Key Points Approval Timeline The re-appointment was approved by shareholders during the […]
PM-YASASVI Scheme
PM-YASASVI Scheme: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has implemented the PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI). PM-YASASVI Scheme is a comprehensive umbrella scheme aimed at uplifting students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified Tribes (DNT) by providing them with access to quality education during […]
Giant Salmon Carp
Giant Salmon Carp: A huge Giant salmon carp fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years. It is also known as the Mekong giant salmon carp, is a species of freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae and the single species in the monotypic genus Aaptosyax. The […]
Lake Erie : Infected Bacteria
Lake Erie : Infected Bacteria Research has shown that toxins from these bacteria called microcystin can make animals and people sick when they come into contact with infected water of Lake Erie. Lake Erie is the fourth largest of the five Great Lakes of North America. It forms the boundary between Canada(Ontario) to the north […]
LISA Mission : NASA
LISA Mission : NASA The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) revealed the first look of the prototype for six telescopes that will help LISA’s three spacecraft detect gravitational waves in space. The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission is a collaborative effort between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) set to launch in […]
E. coli : Outbreak
E. coli : Outbreak According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a person died and 49 others fell ill following an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Hamburgers. Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli, is a type of bacteria that can be found in the intestines […]
Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary : Reject The Proposal For The Barachukki Mini-Hydel Project
Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary : Reject The Proposal For The Barachukki Mini-Hydel Project The Karnataka Forest Department has been urged to reject the proposal for the Barachukki mini-hydel project, which necessitates diversion of forest land in the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Mandya, […]
Biodiversity Monitoring : Bioacoustics
Biodiversity Monitoring : Bioacoustics Bioacoustics combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI) can revolutionize biodiversity monitoring both on land and in aquatic settings, according to researchers. Bioacoustics is a cross-disciplinary science that combines biology and acoustics. It refers to the investigation of sound production, dispersion, and reception in animals. Bioacoustics research can include approaches whereby scientists focus […]
