Equatorial Guinea Appoints Manuela Roka Botey as First Female Prime Minister The African nation of Equatorial Guinea recently appointed Manuela Roka Botey as its first-ever female Prime Minister. Botey’s appointment comes after the country’s president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, dismissed the previous Prime Minister, Francisco Pascual Eyegue Obama Asue, and his entire government. Botey, who…
RBI’s Digital Payments Index Jumps to 377.46 in Sept from 349.30 in March The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its latest data on digital payments in the country, revealing a significant increase in digital payments. According to the RBI’s Digital Payments Index (DPI), the index has increased from 349.30 in March 2021 to…
UNESCO-listed Ukraine’s Odesa a World Heritage Site in Danger The Ukrainian city of Odesa, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site, is facing an environmental crisis due to the uncontrolled construction of high-rise buildings along its coastline. The city is known for its beautiful beaches and 19th-century architecture, which attracts a large number of tourists every year….
World Wetlands Day Observed on 2nd February World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on the 2nd of February to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands for our planet. Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, either all year round or just for part of the year. They include marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens,…
Harmanpreet Kaur Puma India : Puma India Named Indian Captain Harmanpreet Kaur as Its Brand Ambassador German sportswear and footwear brand Puma has appointed Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur as its brand ambassador. Kaur, who is known for her explosive batting and leadership skills, will now represent Puma in all marketing and communication…
G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group holds meeting in Chandigarh The G20 International Financial Architecture Working Group held a meeting in Chandigarh, India, on April 8, 2023. The meeting was attended by senior officials from G20 and guest countries, as well as representatives from international organizations, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and…
UP Government Launched Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan Campaign The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan Campaign to improve the quality of education in the state. The campaign aims to ensure that every child between the ages of 6 and 18 receives quality education, and the focus is on improving the learning outcomes of…
Shanti Bhushan Former Law Minister Passes Away at 97 Former law minister and senior advocate, Shanti Bhushan, passed away on 6th April 2023 at the age of 97. He had been unwell for some time and was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Delhi. Shanti Bhushan was a renowned lawyer and was known for his…
Visakhapatnam Will Be New Andhra Pradesh Capital: CM Jagan Reddy Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced that Visakhapatnam will be the new capital of the state. This decision comes after a long period of discussion and debate over the previous capital, Amaravati. The state government has stated that it will develop…
Union Budget 2023: GST Collection at Nearly Rs 1.56 Lakh Crore in January The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is an indirect tax that was introduced in India in 2017 to replace multiple indirect taxes. It has been one of the major sources of revenue for the central and state governments. The Union Budget 2023…
