Make the World Wear Khadi Campaign: The “Make the World Wear Khadi” campaign is part of the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in Mumbai from 1 to 4 May 2025.A global campaign to blend Khadi’s heritage with modern fashion, positioning it as a desirable global brand.Launched by: Advertising Agencies Association of India […]
Tag: 1st Mar 2025
One Nation-One Port (ONOP) Initiative
One Nation-One Port (ONOP) Initiative: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the One Nation-One Port (ONOP) initiative to standardize and streamline port operations across India.A nationwide port standardization initiative designed to unify port documentation, streamline operations, and enhance global trade efficiency in India. Under Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW). Reduces paperwork, bringing container operation […]
Ocelot
Ocelot: Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveiled ‘Ocelot’, a new quantum computing chip, which aims to significantly accelerate the development of commercially viable quantum computers.A prototype quantum computing chip designed to improve error correction and accelerate the scalability of quantum computers. Developed by: Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division of Amazon.com.
Man-in-Loop Anti-Ship Missile
Man-in-Loop Anti-Ship Missile: DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully tested the indigenous Naval Anti-Ship Missile – Short Range (NASM-SR) with a ‘Man-in-Loop’ capability from a Seaking 42B helicopter at ITR, Chandipur.A missile that allows real-time human intervention during flight for decision-making. Enables in-flight retargeting based on live seeker images sent to the pilot. Developed by: […]
Zero Bacteria Technology
Zero Bacteria Technology: Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is considering implementing Zero Bacteria technology in apartment Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to improve water quality.A water purification technology that eliminates bacterial contamination from water sources. It Uses nanoparticle coatings, ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, electrostatic filtration, and specialized filtration systems. Developed by: Indian Institute of Science […]
INS Guldar
INS Guldar: Maharashtra, the state’s tourism department will acquire the decommissioned naval warship INS Guldar and deliberately sink it near Nivati Rocks, Sindhudurg District. This initiative aims to create India’s first artificial reef to enhance scuba diving tourism while also promoting marine biodiversity. The project follows global examples of repurposing decommissioned ships as artificial reefs, […]
Flipkart-Backed super.money Acquires BharatX for Growth
Flipkart-Backed super.money Acquires BharatX for Growth: Flipkart-backed UPI platform super.money has acquired BharatX, a checkout financing platform, in an all-cash deal. The acquisition is expected to strengthen super.money’s position in India’s growing digital credit market, particularly in checkout financing. With this acquisition, super.money aims to leverage BharatX’s technology stack to enhance credit-on-UPI solutions. The deal […]
SBI Life Appoints Dorababu Daparti as Deputy CEO
SBI Life Appoints Dorababu Daparti as Deputy CEO: SBI Life Insurance Company has named Dorababu Daparti as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with the appointment taking effect on February 24, 2025. This decision, endorsed by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, reinforces SBI Life’s leadership team with a seasoned professional.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Unveils First Edition of ‘Sashakt Bharat’ Hindi Magazine
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Unveils First Edition of ‘Sashakt Bharat’ Hindi Magazine: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released the first edition of the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) bi-annual Hindi magazine ‘Sashakt Bharat’. The launch event took place on February 27, 2025, at South Block, New Delhi. The magazine is an initiative by the MoD’s […]
Yes Bank Leads S&P Global Sustainability Rankings 2025
Yes Bank Leads S&P Global Sustainability Rankings 2025: Yes Bank has emerged as India’s highest-rated bank in sustainability for the third consecutive year, as per the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2024 and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). With a CSA score of 72/100, Yes Bank is the only Indian bank featured in the […]
