Zero Waste Day 2023

International Day of Zero Waste : Zero Waste Day 2023

International Day of Zero Waste 2023: Understanding the Importance of Sustainable Waste Management On 30th March 2023, the world observed International Day of Zero Waste, which highlights the significance of sustainable waste management. This day aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of uncontrolled waste generation on the environment, public health, and the economy,…

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Naveen Jindal

Naveen Jindal Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by University of Texas

Naveen Jindal, the Chairman of Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL), has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the University of Texas at Dallas for his contribution to philanthropy, education, and business. The award was presented to him during the university’s annual gala event held in Dallas, Texas. Jindal is an alumnus of…

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India Passport Index ranking

India Passport Index ranking : India Ranks at 144th Spot in 2023 Passport Index Points

The latest Passport Index points have been released for the year 2023 and India ranks at the 144th spot. The Passport Index is an online tool that provides a global ranking of countries based on the strength of their passports. The rankings are determined by the number of destinations a passport holder can access without…

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Saudi Arabia and SCO

Saudi Arabia and SCO: Saudi Arabia Becomes SCO’s Dialogue Partner: Implications for India’s Foreign Policy

Saudi Arabia Becomes Shanghai Cooperation Organization Dialogue Partner Saudi Arabia has become the latest country to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a dialogue partner at the organization’s 18th summit held in Qingdao, China. The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and military organization which was founded in 2001 in Shanghai by the leaders…

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Global economy

Global Economy Faces Lost Decade, Says World Bank

World Bank warns of a “Lost Decade” for the Global Economy The World Bank has issued a warning that the global economy is at risk of experiencing a “lost decade” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the World Bank, the pandemic has caused a severe and widespread economic contraction, which has led to significant…

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India economic growth forecast FY24

India economic growth forecast FY24 : S&P Maintains India’s Economic Growth Forecast at 6% for FY24

India economic growth forecast FY24 : S&P keeps India’s economic growth forecast unchanged at 6% in FY24 Credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has maintained its economic growth forecast for India at 6% for the fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24). The agency’s projection is in line with the Indian government’s estimate of 6-7% growth in the…

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Hopi sacred site

Hopi Sacred Site in Arizona Wins ICOMOS Water and Heritage Shield

Hopi Sacred Site : Environmental stewards of sacred Hopi site in Arizona awarded ICOMOS Water and Heritage Shield The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has awarded its Water and Heritage Shield to the environmental stewards of a sacred Hopi site in Arizona. The award recognizes the efforts of these stewards in protecting and…

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World Theatre Day 2023

World Theatre Day 2023: Celebrating the Art of Live Performance

World Theatre Day 2023: Celebrating the Art of Live Performance The world celebrates Theatre Day every year on March 27th to recognize the significance of theatre as an art form. It’s a day to celebrate the beauty and richness of live performance and to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the people involved in…

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UNESCO report

26% of World’s Population Does Not Have Safe Drinking Water: UNESCO Report

26% of World’s Population Does Not Have Safe Drinking Water: UNESCO Report Unsafe drinking water is a persistent problem worldwide, with millions of people suffering from waterborne diseases every year. According to a new report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 26% of the world’s population does not have access to…

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