5th Asian Champions Trophy 2024: The Indian men’s hockey team won the 5th Asian Champions Trophy 2024 in China by defeating China 1-0 in the final.India has won the most Asian Men’s Hockey Champions Trophy titles with 5, while Pakistan has won 3, including one shared with India. India’s Harmanpreet Singh is the second-highest goal […]
India is set to become the Third-largest Economy by 2030-31
India is set to become the Third-largest Economy by 2030-31: India is on track to become the third largest economy by fiscal 2030-31, driven by a robust projected annual growth rate of 6.7%, the credit rating agency S&P Global said in its report called India forward Emerging Perspectives.
India Becomes 6th Largest Market in MSCI ACWI
India Becomes 6th Largest Market in MSCI ACWI: India has now become the sixth largest market in the MSCI All Country World Investable Market Index (ACWI IMI), surpassing China and narrowly behind France. As of August 2024, India’s weight in the index stands at 2.35%, surpassing China’s 2.24%, with France just 3 basis points ahead […]
India’s exports to China contracted by 22.44% to $1 billion in August
India’s exports to China contracted by 22.44% to $1 billion in August: India’s exports to China contracted by 22.44% to $1 billion in August, while overall exports declined 9% to $34.7 billion, driven by muted demand, geopolitical issues, and logistics challenges amid a massive slowdown in China.
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 19th September 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 19th September 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th September 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th September 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
MVA-BN vaccine
MVA-BN vaccine: The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the Danish MVA-BN vaccine, making it the first approved vaccine to combat mpox. This prequalification facilitates broader and faster access to the vaccine, particularly for high-risk populations, aiming to reduce transmission and contain outbreaks. The MVA-BN vaccine, developed by Bavarian Nordic A/S, shows 76% effectiveness with […]
What Is Open Science?
What Is Open Science? UNESCO urged the application of open science principles to AI, noting that AI’s “black-box” nature and dominance by private companies limit open science. Open Science is an inclusive approach that aims to make scientific research and data openly available, accessible, and reusable for everyone. It encompasses sharing research outputs, methodologies, […]
Decline in Jute Production India
Decline in Jute Production India: Jute production is projected to decline by 20% this year due to floods in West Bengal and Assam. India produces about 70% of the world’s jute goods. West Bengal contributes about 73% of this production. 90% of jute production is consumed locally.
Anusandhan National Research Foundation
Anusandhan National Research Foundation: The first meeting of the governing board of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) was chaired by the Prime Minister. It focused on initiatives to enhance India’s research capabilities and establish a strong research culture across institutions. Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR), the Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas […]
