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…
Lala Lajpat Rai | India Observes 158th Birth Anniversary of Freedom Fighter Lala Lajpat Rai, a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer of India, was born on January 28, 1865, in Dhudike village of Punjab province of British India. He was also known as ‘Punjab Kesari’ (Lion of Punjab) and played a significant role in…
World Leprosy Day 2023 is observed on 29th January World Leprosy Day is observed annually on the last Sunday of January to raise awareness about the chronic infectious disease, leprosy. This year, World Leprosy Day will be observed on 29th January 2023. The day was established in 1954 by French philanthropist Raoul Follereau to draw…
PM Modi released special ₹75 coins at NCC Event in Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi released special ₹75 coins on 24th January 2022 at the National Cadet Corps (NCC) rally in Delhi. The coins have been minted to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence. The PM released the coins at an event attended by…
Microsoft OpenAI Investment | Invests $10 Billion in ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Microsoft has announced a massive $10 billion investment in OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research firm. This investment will make Microsoft the exclusive provider of cloud computing services to OpenAI. OpenAI was founded in 2015 by a group of investors including Elon Musk, Sam Altman,…
Udyan Utsav 2023: Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Amrit Udyan Open from January 31 The Rashtrapati Bhavan, one of the most iconic buildings in India, is known not only for its architectural beauty but also for its beautiful gardens. One such garden is the Amrit Udyan, which is spread over an area of 15 acres and has a…
India Beat England to Win the Inaugural Women U19 T20 World Cup India won the inaugural Women’s U19 T20 World Cup by defeating England in the final match held in Bangladesh. The Indian team won by 18 runs and lifted the trophy. This was the first-ever ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, which took place…
