Global Risks Report 2025: The World Economic Forum (WEF) released the 20th Global Risks Report 2025. The report highlighted the top five risks for India include water supply shortages, misinformation and disinformation, erosion of human rights and civic freedoms, pollution (air, water, and soil), and labour and talent shortages.Immediate Risks (Next 2 years): Misinformation and […]
Tag: 18th Jan 2025
Tripura unveiled its first official state emblem
Tripura unveiled its first official state emblem: Tripura unveiled its first official state emblem after approval from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).The proposal for the emblem of the Government of Tripura has been approved under Rule 4(2) of the State Emblem of India (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2007.
RBI Allows Overseas Banks to Open INR Accounts
RBI Allows Overseas Banks to Open INR Accounts: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has authorized overseas branches of authorized banks to open Indian Rupee (INR) accounts for non-residents. This initiative aims to bolster the global use of the Indian Rupee in cross-border transactions and investments.
Vineet Joshi Takes Charge as Secretary of Higher Education
Vineet Joshi Takes Charge as Secretary of Higher Education: Shri Vineet Joshi has assumed the role of Secretary of the Department of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education, effective today at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. Prior to this appointment, Shri Joshi had a distinguished career in various key positions within the Indian educational sector.
Threats to Wild Bees
Threats to Wild Bees: A study published in journal Science, has revealed that over 70% of wild bee species, crucial for pollination, are at risk from pesticide residues in soil.Current pesticide risk assessments mainly focus on honey bees, ignoring the impact on wild bees that nest in the soil.Pesticides like cyantraniliprole harm wild bees by […]
The Reserve Bank of India sold a record $20.2 billion in the forex market
The Reserve Bank of India sold a record $20.2 billion in the forex market: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold a record $20.2 billion in the foreign exchange market to stabilize the rupee amid significant foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows. This intervention increased the RBI’s net short position in the forward market to $58.9 […]
New Glenn rocket
New Glenn rocket: Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, successfully launched its New Glenn rocket on its maiden test flight. Named after John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, the rocket carried a prototype satellite into orbit. The launch marked a significant milestone for the company as it ventures further […]
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹11,440 crore revival package for debt-ridden RINL
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹11,440 crore revival package for debt-ridden RINL: The Union Cabinet has sanctioned a substantial ₹11,440 crore package to revitalize Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), commonly known as Vizag Steel, addressing its critical financial challenges.This strategic intervention aims to infuse ₹10,300 crore as equity capital into RINL and convert ₹1,140 […]
China successfully launched Pakistan’s first indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite (PRSC-EO1) on January 17, 2025
China successfully launched Pakistan’s first indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite (PRSC-EO1) on January 17, 2025: China successfully launched Pakistan’s first indigenous Electro-Optical (EO-1) satellite, PRSC-EO1, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The satellite, designed to collect Earth observation data using electro-optical sensors, was deployed into its planned orbit by a Long March-2D carrier rocket at 12:07 pm […]
ISRO has successfully germinated black-eyed pea (lobia) seeds in space using its Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies
ISRO has successfully germinated black-eyed pea (lobia) seeds in space using its Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone in space agriculture by successfully germinating black-eyed pea (lobia) seeds aboard its Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS). This breakthrough underscores the potential for […]
