Earth’s Rotational Dynamics : Study Recent research highlights that melting polar ice caps due to climate change are causing the Earth to spin more slowly, leading to minute changes in the duration of a day. This phenomenon, while not immediately noticeable in daily lives, could have significant implications for technology reliant on precise timekeeping. […]
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NHA And MUHS Sign MoU To Drive Digital Health Education
NHA And MUHS Sign MoU To Drive Digital Health Education: In a significant step towards driving Digital Health education across India, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the National Health Authority (NHA) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) in the presence of Union Health Minister, Shri J P Nadda, on August 13
Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh Assumes Role as MD at SBI
Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh Assumes Role as MD at SBI: Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of the State Bank of India (SBI), overseeing the Risk Compliance and Stressed Assets Resolution Group (SARG) departments.
BHEL Wins 1,600 MW Thermal Power Project from DVC
BHEL Wins 1,600 MW Thermal Power Project from DVC: State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has been awarded a significant contract by Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to set up a 1,600 MW thermal power project. This project, known as the Koderma Supercritical Thermal Power Project (STPP), will be implemented on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction […]
PR Sreejesh Appointed as New Head Coach of India’s Junior Men’s Hockey Team
PR Sreejesh Appointed as New Head Coach of India’s Junior Men’s Hockey Team: Hockey India (HI) has officially announced that retiring goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will be the new head coach for the Indian junior men’s hockey team. This decision follows India’s recent bronze medal victory at the 2024 Olympics.
Para Shuttler Pramod Bhagat Suspended For Breaching Anti Doping Regulations
Para Shuttler Pramod Bhagat Suspended For Breaching Anti Doping Regulations: Para shuttler Pramod Bhagat has been suspended by the Badminton World Federation for a period of 18 months for breaching the anti-doping regulations. Now, Pramod will miss the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Sandeep Poundrik Assumes Role as Secretary of the Ministry of Steel
Sandeep Poundrik Assumes Role as Secretary of the Ministry of Steel: Shri Sandeep Poundrik has officially taken over as the Secretary of the Ministry of Steel, succeeding in his role at Udyog Bhawan. A 1993-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, Poundrik was welcomed by senior officials of the Ministry upon his appointment.
MoU Signed Between Ministry of MSME And SBA, Government of USA
MoU Signed Between Ministry of MSME And SBA, Government of USA: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU with the Small Business Administration (SBA) of the Government of the United States of America to promote Cooperation on Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs)
Vijay Mohan Kwatra Takes Charge An Indian Ambassador To US
Vijay Mohan Kwatra Takes Charge An Indian Ambassador To US: Former Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra assumed charge as the Ambassador of India to the United States on August 13. Kwatra succeeds India’s former envoy to the United States, BJP leader Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
India’s New Cabinet Secretary
India’s New Cabinet Secretary: The Indian government has appointed TV Somanathan as the new Cabinet Secretary, succeeding Rajiv Gauba. Earlier as Finance Secretary, Somanathan was noted for his careful management of finances and contributed to Production Linked Incentive Schemes and initiatives like PM Garib Kalyan and Atmanirbhar Bharat. The Cabinet Secretary is the highest-ranking civil […]
