Exercise ‘Garud Shakti’ Begins: An Indian Army contingent of 25 personnel departed for Indonesia. They are participating in the 9th edition of the joint exercise named ‘Garud Shakti 24’. This event is taking place in Cijantung, Jakarta, from November 1 to November 12. The exercise marks the strong defence cooperation between India and Indonesia. The […]
Tag: 4th Nov 2024
India’s First Green Certified Zoo in Himachal Pradesh
India’s First Green Certified Zoo in Himachal Pradesh: The Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park is set to be an important development in India. Located in Bankhandi, Kangra district, it will be the first zoo in India to gain certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). This certification marks the park’s commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly […]
Namo Drone Didi’ scheme
Namo Drone Didi’ scheme: The Indian Government has launched the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme. This initiative aims to empower Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) by providing drones. The scheme is part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). It has an allocation of ₹1261 crores and will run from 2024 to 2026. The […]
Vigilance Awareness Week 2024
Vigilance Awareness Week 2024: Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 is currently underway. It runs from October 28 to November 3, 2024. This year’s theme is Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity. The Central Vigilance Commissioner, Shri Praveen Kumar Srivastava, and Vigilance Commissioner, Shri A.S. Rajeev, administered the integrity pledge to officials at Satarkata Bhawan, New Delhi, […]
DBS Bank India has been named one of the ‘Best Companies for Women in India’ (BCWI) for the ninth consecutive year
DBS Bank India has been named one of the ‘Best Companies for Women in India’ (BCWI) for the ninth consecutive year: DBS Bank India has been recognized as one of the ‘Best Companies for Women in India’ (BCWI) 2024 for the ninth consecutive year, an honor it shares as a member of the “Best Companies […]
UPI Transactions Reach Record High in October with Rs 23.5 Trillion in Value
UPI Transactions Reach Record High in October with Rs 23.5 Trillion in Value: India witnessed a record-breaking surge in digital transactions, propelled by the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), FASTag, and the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS). The increased adoption of these platforms highlights India’s ongoing shift towards digital payment solutions, driven […]
Praveena Rai Takes the Appointed as CEO and MD of MCX
Praveena Rai Takes the Appointed as CEO and MD of MCX: Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), Praveena Rai has officially taken office as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) on October 31, 2024, embarking on a five-year term. The appointment, announced in a statement by MCX, marks the beginning of a fresh […]
