RBI’s Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute to Come Up in Bhubaneswar The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced plans to establish a new data centre and cybersecurity training institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The proposed centre is expected to enhance the RBI’s ability to store and manage data, as well as bolster its cybersecurity…
PM Modi Inaugurates New ITU Area Office and Innovation Center in New Delhi On 26th April 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new area office of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the ITU Innovation Center in New Delhi. The ITU is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for issues…
In a historic moment for Indian sports, a stadium has been named after a female athlete for the first time ever. The stadium, located in Shahbad, Haryana, has been named after Indian hockey captain Rani Rampal. The announcement was made by Haryana’s Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on 25th April 2023. Rani Rampal is one…
World Meteorological Day 2023 Observed on 23rd March World Meteorological Day is observed on 23rd March every year to commemorate the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in 1950. The day is celebrated to raise awareness about the significance of the atmosphere and weather-related phenomena for sustainable development. The theme for World Meteorological Day…
Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day 2023: Remembering the Bravehearts who Sacrificed their Lives for the Country Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day is observed annually on 23rd March in India to pay homage to the brave Indian freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence. The day marks the anniversary of the death of…
Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav Becomes Nepal’s Third Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav has been elected as Nepal’s new vice president, making him the third person to hold the position. The election was held in the Nepalese Parliament, with Yadav receiving 210 votes out of a total of 275. His appointment comes after the resignation…
Global Millets Conference Inaugurated by PM Modi On 17 April 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Millets Conference in New Delhi. The conference was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). The conference aimed to promote the cultivation and consumption…
Ashwani Kumar suggested as MD and CEO of UCO Bank by FSIB The Financial Services and Investment Board (FSIB) has recommended the appointment of Ashwani Kumar as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UCO Bank. FSIB made this recommendation to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) after conducting interviews of…
International Day of Happiness 2023 Celebrates on 20 March The International Day of Happiness is celebrated worldwide on 20th March every year. The United Nations declared this day to recognize the importance of happiness in people’s lives. The theme of this year’s International Day of Happiness is “Happiness for All, Forever.” The purpose of celebrating…
On March 20th, 2023, the world celebrated World Oral Health Day (WOHD) under the theme “Be Proud of Your Mouth”. WOHD is observed annually to raise awareness about oral health and the impact it has on overall health and wellbeing. This year’s campaign aimed to empower people to take care of their oral health by…
