National Technology Day 2023: Celebrating India’s Technological Achievements National Technology Day is celebrated every year on May 11th to commemorate India’s significant advancements in the field of science and technology. This day marks the successful testing of India’s first nuclear bomb in 1998, which established India as a nuclear power. The day also celebrates the…
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) gold reserves have increased by 4.5% to 794.64 tonnes in the financial year 2022-23 As per the latest data released by the central bank, the value of India’s gold reserves rose to $48.5 billion in the week ended April 28, 2023. The RBI’s gold reserves account for 6.3% of…
India-Sri Lanka Tourism: India Leads as Top Source Market for April 2023 India has emerged as the top source market for Sri Lanka’s tourism for the month of April 2023. According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, India contributed the highest number of tourist arrivals to the country, with a total of 35,214 visitors….
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR) The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR) is a 508-kilometre-long high-speed rail line project that will connect the cities of Mumbai and Ahmedabad in India. This project is being implemented with the help of the Government of Japan, and is expected to be completed by the year 2030. The MAHSR project…
Praveen Chithravel has set a new national record in the triple jump, breaking the previous record held by Arpinder Singh. Praveen achieved a distance of 17.56m in his jump, which is an impressive improvement on the previous record of 17.17m. The achievement comes as a boost for Indian athletes, who have been striving to improve…
Russia’s Dilemma: Large Amounts of Indian Rupees That It Can’t Use Russia has recently disclosed that it holds a significant amount of Indian rupees, but it is facing difficulty in using them. The problem has arisen because of the Reserve Bank of India’s stringent regulations, which prohibit foreign entities from using rupees for transactions within…
Babar Azam becomes Fastest player to reach 5000 ODI runs Pakistan’s Babar Azam created history on Friday by becoming the fastest player to reach 5000 ODI runs. Azam achieved the feat in just 108 innings, breaking the previous record set by South Africa’s Hashim Amla, who reached the milestone in 124 innings. Azam achieved this…
Ajay Banga Confirmed as Next President of World Bank after an extensive selection process Ajay Banga, an Indian-American businessman, has been confirmed as the next President of the World Bank. This decision was made after an extensive selection process that involved several rounds of interviews and assessments. With this appointment, Banga becomes the first person…
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…
