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…
Ladli Bahna Scheme Announces by Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced the launch of the ‘Ladli Bahna’ scheme to provide financial assistance to girls from economically weaker sections. Under the scheme, the state government will deposit Rs. 2.5 lakh in the bank account of a girl…
Dutch Chess Player Anish Giri Wins Tata Steel Masters 2023 Tournament Anish Giri, a Dutch grandmaster, won the Tata Steel Masters 2023 chess tournament, which was held in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. Giri secured the win with a total score of 8.5 out of 13 games played, winning five games and drawing eight. He…
Uttarakhand Tableau Wins First Prize at Republic Day 2023 Parade The Republic Day parade is an annual event that takes place in New Delhi, India, on January 26th. It is a celebration of the adoption of the Indian Constitution and the country’s sovereignty. The parade showcases India’s cultural and military heritage through various tableaus, floats,…
Economic Survey 2021-22: Meaning, Importance, and Highlights The Economic Survey 2021-22, tabled in Parliament on January 31, 2022, is an important document that highlights the economic performance of the country over the past year and outlines the roadmap for the upcoming financial year. The survey is an annual exercise undertaken by the Ministry of Finance,…
Unilever Appoints Hein Schumacher as New CEO Consumer goods giant, Unilever, announced the appointment of Hein Schumacher as its new CEO, succeeding Alan Jope. Schumacher, who is currently the CEO of the Dutch dairy company, FrieslandCampina, will join Unilever in November 2021. Unilever is a British-Dutch multinational consumer goods company that produces a wide range…
New Zealand to Introduce Debbie Hockley Medal to Honour Women Cricketers New Zealand cricket has announced that it will introduce the “Debbie Hockley” medal to honour the contribution of women cricketers to the sport. The medal is named after the former White Ferns captain Debbie Hockley, who played a significant role in promoting women’s cricket…
Coal India Ltd. to Launch M Sand Projects in Broader Schemes Coal India Limited (CIL), the world’s largest coal mining company, is planning to launch M-Sand (Manufactured Sand) projects as part of its broader schemes. The move is aimed at reducing the dependence on river sand, which is currently used for construction purposes. The launch…
Khadi Fest 2023 Inaugurated in Mumbai The 23rd edition of the Khadi Fest was inaugurated in Mumbai on April 26, 2023, by the Minister of State for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, Pratap Chandra Sarangi. The event was organized by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to promote Khadi and other village industries and…
