Vigilance Awareness Week 2024: Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 is currently underway. It runs from October 28 to November 3, 2024. This year’s theme is Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity. The Central Vigilance Commissioner, Shri Praveen Kumar Srivastava, and Vigilance Commissioner, Shri A.S. Rajeev, administered the integrity pledge to officials at Satarkata Bhawan, New Delhi, […]
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DBS Bank India has been named one of the ‘Best Companies for Women in India’ (BCWI) for the ninth consecutive year
DBS Bank India has been named one of the ‘Best Companies for Women in India’ (BCWI) for the ninth consecutive year: DBS Bank India has been recognized as one of the ‘Best Companies for Women in India’ (BCWI) 2024 for the ninth consecutive year, an honor it shares as a member of the “Best Companies […]
UPI Transactions Reach Record High in October with Rs 23.5 Trillion in Value
UPI Transactions Reach Record High in October with Rs 23.5 Trillion in Value: India witnessed a record-breaking surge in digital transactions, propelled by the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), FASTag, and the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS). The increased adoption of these platforms highlights India’s ongoing shift towards digital payment solutions, driven […]
Praveena Rai Takes the Appointed as CEO and MD of MCX
Praveena Rai Takes the Appointed as CEO and MD of MCX: Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), Praveena Rai has officially taken office as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) on October 31, 2024, embarking on a five-year term. The appointment, announced in a statement by MCX, marks the beginning of a fresh […]
Aarambh 6.0 Initiative
Aarambh 6.0 Initiative: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with young civil servants during Aarambh 6.0, focusing on enhancing governance through public participation (Jan Bhagidari) and improving feedback and grievance redressal systems. Aarambh 6.0 initiative is an orientation program for young civil servants, designed to equip them with governance skills and foster innovative thinking. This edition […]
Mummy-Papa Vote Do Campaign : Election Commission
Mummy-Papa Vote Do Campaign : Election Commission Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Jharkhand, the Election Commission launched an innovative voter awareness campaign, “Mummy-Papa, Vote Do,” engaging schoolchildren to encourage their parents to vote. “Mummy-Papa, Vote Do” Campaign aimed at increasing voter turnout by involving children in urging their parents to vote. Over 1.7 […]
Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park : In News
Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park : In News Himachal Pradesh’s upcoming Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park in Kangra’s Dehra constituency is set to become India’s first zoo certified by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure. It is Situated in the Bankhandi area of Kangra’s Dehra assembly constituency, Himachal Pradesh. The park will […]
Gold Reserves : RBI
Gold Reserves : RBI India’s total gold reserves held by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) amount to 854.73 metric tonnes, according to the central bank’s latest report. India’s Gold Reserve Status: Total Gold Reserves: 854.73 metric tonnes, with 510.46 metric tonnes held domestically and 324.01 metric tonnes stored at the Bank of England and […]
Tiger Translocation for Genetic Diversity
Tiger Translocation for Genetic Diversity: The Odisha government translocated a tigress named Jamuna from Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra to the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha. Translocation was aimed at enhancing genetic diversity in Similipal, where there are concerns about inbreeding due to a small population. In 2018, a tigress named Sundari was […]
Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary : Adult Tigress And Three Cubs Spotted
Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary : Adult Tigress And Three Cubs Spotted An adult tigress and three cubs were spotted in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS), Goa for the first time since 2020. WLS is located near the Chorla Ghat, situated between North Goa and Belgavi. It borders both Maharashtra and Karnataka. The Mhadei River flows through […]
