Foreign inward remittance : India Receives Highest Ever Foreign Inward Remittances in a Single Year of $89,127 Million in FY 2021-22 India has received a record-breaking amount of foreign inward remittances in the financial year 2021-22. According to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the country has received a total of $89,127 million…
Living Heritage University : UNESCO to Declare the World’s First Living Heritage University The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has decided to declare India’s first university, the 1000-year-old Takshashila University located in Pakistan, as the world’s first Living Heritage University. The decision was taken during a meeting of the UNESCO World Heritage…
ICC T20 Women’s World Cup 2023 : ICC T20 Women’s World Cup Begins in South Africa The ICC T20 Women’s World Cup has begun in South Africa, with eight of the world’s best teams competing for the coveted trophy. The tournament, which started on 17th April 2023, will run until 3rd May 2023, and promises…
Victoria Gowri Madras High Court : Lawyer Victoria Gowri Sworn in as Madras High Court Judge The Madras High Court recently got a new judge, as lawyer Victoria Gowri was sworn in as a judge. She is the second woman lawyer to be appointed as a judge in the Madras High Court this year. Her…
Plant-Based Meat Brand : Plant-Based Meat Brand “Uncrave” Signs Vir Das as Ambassador Plant-based meat has become a popular trend in recent years due to the growing concerns about animal welfare and environmental sustainability. Uncrave, a plant-based meat brand, has recently signed Vir Das, a popular comedian and actor, as its brand ambassador to promote…
Natasha Perianayagam : Natasha Perianayagam Scores Highest in World’s Brightest Students List Natasha Perianayagam, a 14-year-old girl from Chennai, has secured the highest score in the list of the world’s brightest students. She scored 162 points on the Mensa IQ test, which is considered the most reliable IQ test worldwide. With this score, Natasha has…
India-Indonesia-Malaysia Growth Triangle : India signs MoU with Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Joint Business Council to promote adoption of energy efficiency The Indian government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Joint Business Council (JBC) to promote energy efficiency in the region. The MoU was signed on April 11, 2023,…
Sculpture Park at Bikaner House : Sculpture Park at Bikaner House inaugurated in New Delhi The Bikaner House in New Delhi has recently inaugurated a Sculpture Park, which showcases artworks of eminent artists from India and around the world. The sculpture park is spread across the lush green lawns of the heritage property and houses…
India’s first hydrogen-powered truck : Reliance Unveiled India’s 1st Hydrogen-Powered Tech for Heavy-Duty Trucks Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) recently unveiled India’s first-ever hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle for heavy-duty trucks. The initiative is expected to drive sustainable energy production, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote a cleaner environment in India. The vehicle is a part of…
