Nasscom Appoints Sindhu Gangadharan as New Chairperson: The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom), India’s premier IT industry body, has announced a significant change in its leadership. Sindhu Gangadharan, the Managing Director of SAP Labs India, has been appointed as the new chairperson of Nasscom.
Category: Current Affairs
Asian Surfing Championships 2024
Asian Surfing Championships 2024: The national team secured a silver medal at the prestigious Maruhaba Cup, a team event at the Asian Surfing Championships 2024. The competition, held in Thulusdhoo, Maldives, concluded on Sunday, marking a new chapter in India’s surfing history
Maharashtra Adopts Unified Pension Scheme Ahead of Assembly Polls
Maharashtra Adopts Unified Pension Scheme Ahead of Assembly Polls: Maharashtra has become the first state to adopt the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for its employees, just hours after the central government introduced the scheme. This decision is poised to benefit approximately 13.5 lakh state employees across various sectors
Tata AIA Life Launches ‘Sampoorna Raksha Promise’
Tata AIA Life Launches ‘Sampoorna Raksha Promise’: Tata AIA Life Insurance has recently unveiled its latest offering in the term insurance segment – Sampoorna Raksha Promise. This innovative product is designed to provide enhanced financial security to policyholders and their families, addressing various aspects of life insurance needs.
Sonoluminescence
Sonoluminescence: It is a fascinating phenomenon where small gas bubbles in a liquid emit a brief flash of light when exposed to intense sound waves. This phenomenon was first observed in 1934 by two German engineers studying sonar, a method of using sound waves for navigation similar to how bats operate. The process begins when […]
National Quantum Mission : India’s First Quantum Computer Set For Launch
National Quantum Mission : India’s First Quantum Computer Set For Launch India’s first quantum computer set for launch under National Quantum Mission. The National Quantum Mission is set to advance India’s quantum technologies across four key verticals: quantum computing, communication, measurement and sensing. The mission has been allocated nearly ₹6,000 crore, with plans to establish […]
National Medical Register (NMR) Portal
National Medical Register (NMR) Portal: The Union Health Minister recently launched the National Medical Register Portal in New Delhi. National Medical Register (NMR) Portal is a portal of the National Medical Commission (NMC) for the registration of all MBBS doctors eligible for registration in India. The NMR is mandated under Section 31 of the National […]
Unified Lending Interface
Unified Lending Interface: Positioned as a platform to transform the lending space, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is currently running a pilot of the Unified Lending Interface (ULI). Unified Lending Interface (ULI) is a technological platform that aims to provide a friction-less credit by cutting down the time taken for appraisal, especially for rural […]
MUDRA 2.0 Loans
MUDRA 2.0 Loans: The Union Budget 2024 has increased the loan limit under the scheme’s Tarun category to Rs 20 lakh, targeting those who have successfully repaid previous MUDRA loans. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is a flagship initiative by the Government of India that was launched in 2015 and aimed at providing affordable credit […]
PARIVESH 2.0 Portal
PARIVESH 2.0 Portal: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has mandated the registration of exotic pets listed under Schedule IV of the Wildlife Act with state wildlife departments via the PARIVESH 2.0 portal within 6 months. PARIVESH 2.0 Portal (Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous, and Environmental Single Window Hub) […]
