Angela Merkel Award Receives Germany’s Highest Honor German Chancellor Angela Merkel was recently awarded the country’s highest civilian honor, the Federal Cross of Merit. The award was presented to her by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Bellevue Palace in Berlin. Why this News is Important The news of Angela Merkel being awarded Germany’s highest civilian honor,…
Utsa Patnaik Selected for Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2023 Utsa Patnaik, an eminent economist, has been selected for the prestigious Malcolm Adiseshiah Award for the year 2023. The award recognizes her immense contribution to the field of economics and her extensive research work in the area of agrarian relations and economic history. The award ceremony will…
Mangrove Pitta Bird Found in Odisha The sighting of the Mangrove Pitta Bird is a positive sign for conservation efforts in the region. The forest department and wildlife researchers have been working towards preserving the habitat of the bird and promoting ecotourism in the area. Ecotourism has the potential to generate revenue and create employment…
India Russia Business Dialogue 2023: Boosting Economic Ties The India-Russia Business Dialogue 2023 was held in New Delhi on April 28, 2023. The event was organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Government of India, and the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian…
World Liver Day 2023: Importance of liver The liver is an important organ of our body that performs essential functions like filtering blood, breaking down nutrients, producing bile, and storing energy. However, due to various factors like unhealthy diet, alcohol consumption, and viral infections, the liver can get damaged, leading to serious health problems. In…
World Heritage Day 2023: Preserving Our Cultural and Natural Treasures World Heritage Day is celebrated on the 18th of April every year to raise awareness about the importance of preserving cultural and natural heritage sites. The theme for World Heritage Day 2023 is “Preserving Our Cultural and Natural Treasures”, which aims to highlight the urgent…
Raj Subramaniam was Honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman The Indian-American business executive, Raj Subramaniam, has been honoured with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award. The award was presented to him by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, during the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention held in New Delhi. The event was organized by…
India Bangladesh Visa | India Opens its 16th Visa Application Center in Kushtia India has opened its 16th visa application center in Bangladesh at Kushtia. The visa application center will provide Indian visa-related services to the people of Kushtia, Jhenaidah, Chuadanga, Magura, Meherpur, and Narail districts. The new center was inaugurated by India’s High Commissioner…
Syria Narco State Terrorism | Becomes World’s Largest Narco-State Syria, which is already grappling with the ongoing civil war, has now become the world’s largest narco-state, according to a report by the United Nations (UN). The report has revealed that Syria is exporting over 90% of the world’s illicit drugs, including amphetamines. The ongoing conflict…
Shekar Rao Appointed as interim MD and CEO of Karnataka Bank The board of directors of Karnataka Bank has appointed P. Shekar Rao as the interim Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank. The appointment is effective from May 1, 2023, until the next regular MD and CEO is appointed. Why…
