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…
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)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…
Mann Ki Baat 100th Episode: PM Modi Addresses the Nation On May 30, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 100th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat. During the address, he highlighted the achievements of India in various fields and discussed the ongoing COVID-19 situation in the country. PM…
Neeli Bendapudi Receives Immigrant Achievement Award 2023 Neeli Bendapudi, an Indian-American professor, and the 18th President of the University of Louisville, received the Immigrant Achievement Award 2023 for her remarkable contribution to the field of education and immigrant advocacy. The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. (ILC) annually honors outstanding immigrant business leaders, educators, and community leaders…
World Book and Copyright Day 2023 World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated every year on 23rd April to promote reading, publishing, and the protection of intellectual property through copyright. This day was first proclaimed by UNESCO in 1995 and has since then been observed globally to raise awareness about the importance of books and…
