Climate Risk Index 2025: The international environmental think tank ‘Germanwatch’ has released the Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025. Findings of Climate Risk Index 2025: Between 1993 and 2022, over 765,000 lives were lost, resulting in economic losses of USD 4.2 trillion. The floods, droughts, and storms were the leading causes of global displacement. In 1993-2022, […]
Tag: 25th Feb 2025
Majorana 1
Majorana 1: Microsoft has introduced Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum chip powered by a Topological Core architecture, which aims to revolutionize quantum computing. It is the first quantum chip to utilize a Topoconductor (Topological Superconductor), creating a new state of matter beyond solids, liquids, or gases, but a topological state. It is composed of […]
First BioBank in a Zoo
First BioBank in a Zoo: India’s first wildlife bio-bank at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Darjeeling Zoo) is fully operational. Since its establishment in July 2024, it has collected DNA and tissue samples from 60 animals of 23 species, prioritizing endangered species.The biobank (frozen zoo) preserves genetic material from animals for conservation and research. This […]
India China Ministerial Meet
India China Ministerial Meet: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg. Discussions focused on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both sides emphasized the need for stability in border areas.Resumption of the pilgrimage was a […]
Rupee & Dollar Swap Auctions
Rupee & Dollar Swap Auctions: RBI announced a $10 billion USD/INR buy/sell swap auction to inject ₹86,000 crore into the banking system.It is a tool used by RBI to manage liquidity in the economy and stabilize currency volatility. Banks sell US dollars to RBI in exchange for rupees in the first leg and agree to […]
World Day of Social Justice 2025
World Day of Social Justice 2025: The United Nations (UN) observed World Day of Social Justice (WDSJ) on 20th February 2025 advocating against poverty, exclusion, and unemployment while promoting equality and solidarity. The 2025 theme of WDSJ, “Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps of Social Justice,” focuses on inclusive policies and social protection, while highlighting the importance […]
Sabyasachi Kar Named Director of Institute of Economic Growth
Sabyasachi Kar Named Director of Institute of Economic Growth: Professor Sabyasachi Kar has been appointed as the new Director of the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), New Delhi, effective February 6, 2025. He takes over from Professor Chetan Ghate, bringing with him vast academic and policy-making experience. IEG, known for its contributions to economic and […]
Mopa Airport Wins Prestigious ‘Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar’
Mopa Airport Wins Prestigious ‘Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar’: Manohar International Airport (GOX), developed and operated by GMR Goa International Airport Ltd. (GGIAL), has made history by becoming the first airport in India to receive the esteemed “Sarvashrestha Suraksha Puraskar (Golden Trophy)” at the National Safety Council of India (NSCI) Safety Awards 2024 under the ‘Service Sector’ […]
