Smart Cities Mission in India: launched by the Government Smart Cities Mission is an initiative launched by the Government of India in 2015, with the aim of developing 100 cities in the country into smart cities. The mission focuses on sustainable and inclusive development, and leverages technology to improve the quality of life of citizens….
GST Revenues in India Hit Record High in April at ₹1.87 Lakh Crore In a piece of great news for the Indian economy, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues for April 2023 touched a record high of ₹1.87 lakh crore. This revenue collection surpassed the previous month’s figure of ₹1.41 lakh crore by a…
Arun Gandhi, Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Passes Away at 89 On May 2, 2023, Arun Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, passed away at the age of 89 and The funeral was held later in the day at Kolhapur. Arun Gandhi was known for his work on nonviolence, peace, and social justice. He was a…
ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise Strengthens Bilateral Tiesheld held from April 30th to May 2nd, 2023 The ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise held from April 30th to May 2nd, 2023, marked the 7th annual exercise between the ASEAN nations and India. This year’s edition was held in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. The exercise focused on enhancing…
World Tuna Day 2023: Significance and Importance Tuna is a popular fish found in oceans around the world. It is a highly nutritious food that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and protein. Tuna is also an important commercial fish, with a global trade value of over $42 billion in 2022. The United Nations designated…
Gujarat Day 2023 Celebrations: formation of the state of Gujarat Gujarat Day is celebrated on May 1st every year to commemorate the formation of the state of Gujarat. The state was created on May 1st, 1960, after the division of the Bombay State. This year marks the 63rd anniversary of Gujarat’s formation, and the day…
A) Maharashtra Day 2023: Celebrating the Formation of the State Maharashtra Day is celebrated on May 1st every year to commemorate the formation of the state of Maharashtra. On this day in 1960, the state was officially formed when the Bombay State was divided into two states – Maharashtra and Gujarat. The state of Maharashtra…
Bank of Baroda (BoB) has appointed Debadatta Chand as the new Managing Director of the bank. Mr. Chand’s appointment as Managing Director will be effective from June 1st, 2023. Prior to this, he was working as the Executive Director of the bank. With over 30 years of experience in the banking industry, Mr. Chand has…
Bank of India has announced the appointment of Rajneesh Karnatak as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chairman of the bank. He will be succeeding Atanu Kumar Das, who will be retiring on May 31st, 2023. Karnatak’s appointment is for a period of three years starting from June 1st, 2023. Karnatak was previously serving as…
A)Labour Day 2023: The Significance of Workers’ Day in India Labour Day, also known as International Workers’ Day or May Day, is observed annually on May 1st to celebrate the contributions of workers and labourers across the world. In India, this day holds great significance as it marks the struggles and achievements of the labour…
