ISKCON and Adani Group Serve Meals at Maha Kumbh Mela: The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela has witnessed a remarkable collaboration between the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and the Adani Group, which has significantly enhanced the food distribution services at the event. This partnership ensures that nearly one lakh people are provided with nutritious […]
Tag: 22nd Jan 2025
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) recorded an all-time high disbursal
Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) recorded an all-time high disbursal: In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25, the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) achieved a historic milestone by disbursing ₹3.39 lakh crore in loans, marking the highest quarterly disbursement since the scheme’s inception in 2015. This significant uptick underscores the government’s ongoing commitment […]
Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the United States
Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the United States: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, marking his return to the White House after four tumultuous years. The inauguration, held indoors at the Capitol Rotunda due to extreme cold, symbolizes one of the […]
Forbes Billionaires List 2025
Forbes Billionaires List 2025: World’s Top 10 Richest People in 2025: Global business leaders and entrepreneurs have experienced an extraordinary rise in wealth, significantly increasing their net worth through innovation and strategic foresight. According to Forbes’ latest rankings, Elon Musk has begun 2025 at the pinnacle of wealth, ranking as the world’s richest person, with […]
India has successfully tested the Bhargavastra
India has successfully tested the Bhargavastra: India has successfully tested its first indigenous micro-missile system, ‘Bhargavastra,’ designed to counter swarm drone threats. This development marks a significant milestone in enhancing the nation’s defense capabilities against emerging aerial threats.Capable of detecting small aerial vehicles at distances exceeding 6 km and neutralizing them using guided micro munitions.
CEO of Zurich Kotak General Insurance
CEO of Zurich Kotak General Insurance: Alok Kumar Agarwal has been appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zurich Kotak General Insurance, effective January 1, 2025. He succeeds Suresh Agarwal in this role. He spent 22 years at ICICI Lombard General Insurance, holding various leadership positions across corporate, SME, government, rural, crop, […]
Mining Denied In Uttrakhand Near Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
Mining Denied In Uttrakhand Near Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has denied the Uttarakhand government’s proposal for soapstone mining near Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, a habitat for endangered species.National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is constituted by the Central Government under Section 5A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (WLPA).The board was constituted […]
Secretary General of Indian Ocean Rim Association
Secretary General of Indian Ocean Rim Association: The Ministry of External Affairs announced the appointment of Shri Sanjiv Ranjan as the next Secretary General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). A seasoned diplomat from the 1993 batch of the Indian Foreign Service, Shri Ranjan is set to assume his new role shortly. IORA is […]
Midges : New Species Identified
Midges : New Species Identified Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have identified 23 species of blood-sucking flies (Midges), 13 of them recorded for the first time in the country, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.Midges are tiny insects which are similar in appearance to flies but are more closely related to mosquitoes […]
INS Mumbai Joins La Perouse 2025
INS Mumbai Joins La Perouse 2025: The Indian Navy’s guided-missile destroyer, INS Mumbai, is actively participating in the fourth edition of the multinational exercise La Perouse, which commenced on January 16, 2025. This exercise involves nine nations and is being conducted in the strategic waterways of the Malacca, Sunda, and Lombok straits, vital corridors for […]
