Devi Ahilyabai Holkar: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)in collaboration with Lokmata Ahilyabai Trishatabdi Samaroh Samiti, hosted a special lecture, ‘Devi Ahilya – Empress Renunciate,’ to mark the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. Born on May 31, 1725, in Chondi village, Maharashtra.Ruled the Holkar dynasty of Indore within the Maratha Confederacy […]
Tag: 1st Feb 2025
Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4)
Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4): Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) has gained significant attention as ISRO astronaut and Indian Air Force (IAF) officer Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) is a private spaceflight to the International Space Station […]
Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened norms for imposing monetary penalties and compounding offences under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act).The Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act) is a legislation that regulates and supervises payment systems in India. It designates the Reserve […]
Salmonella Outbreaks
Salmonella Outbreaks: A study from the University of Surrey highlights the link between weather conditions and increased Salmonella outbreaks, emphasizing the role of climate change in the spread of infectious diseases.Salmonella is a type of bacteria that causes foodborne illnesses, commonly referred to as salmonellosis.The two main species are Salmonella enterica and Salmonella bongori. Contaminated […]
Economic Survey 2025
Economic Survey 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Tables the 2024-25 Report.The Economic Survey of India 2025 provides a comprehensive overview of India’s economic performance, highlighting key trends, challenges, and policy recommendations for sustainable growth. Important Points: GDP Growth: 6.4% in FY25, projected 6.3-6.8% in FY26. Inflation: Softened to 4.9% (FY25). Exports: Resilient, with non-petroleum exports up 9.1%. […]
IRDAI Limits Senior Citizens’ Health Premium Hike to 10% Annually
IRDAI Limits Senior Citizens’ Health Premium Hike to 10% Annually: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has taken a crucial step to protect senior citizens from sharp increases in health insurance premiums. The new directive mandates that insurers cannot raise premiums for individuals aged 60 and above by more than 10% per […]
BIMTECH Launches BIMCOIN
BIMTECH Launches BIMCOIN: BIMTECH has launched BIMCOIN, India’s first blockchain-based campus currency, to facilitate secure and transparent transactions within its ecosystem. This digital currency operates on a permissioned blockchain, ensuring decentralization and security.With this launch, BIMTECH becomes the first business school in India to implement such a technology, following in the footsteps of IIT Madras. […]
Karnataka Bank has earned top honours
Karnataka Bank has earned top honours: Karnataka Bank has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing top honours in six categories at the 20th Annual Banking Technology Conference, Expo & Citations, 2024, organized by the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).Six Categories are- Best Tech Talent and Organisation – Runner Up, Best IT Risk Management – Runner UpBest […]
