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December 7, 2022 -_3.1

BBC Releases 100 Most Influential Women’s List: 4 Indian women’s in the list

BBC Releases 100 Most Influential Women’s List: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has published the list of 100 most influential women in the world and has included women from several areas such as politics, science, sports, entertainment, and literature. The BBC’s 100 most influential women’s list also includes four Indians: Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, author …

December 7, 2022 -_4.1

United Nations: “Diwali Stamp-Power of One” awarded to four veteran diplomats and a US lawmaker

Diwali Stamp-Power of One Awards: Four veteran diplomats and a US lawmaker have been honoured with this year’s annual ‘Diwali- Power of One’ award here for their efforts in working towards a peaceful and secure world. The award, which is also known as the ‘Oscars of Diplomacy’, is presented to former top diplomats of the …

December 7, 2022 -_5.1

Former Union minister and noted economist Yoginder Alagh passes away

Prof Yoginder K Alagh, renowned economist, academic and a former Union minister, has passed away. He was emeritus professor at Ahmedabad-based Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research (SPIESR). Born in Chakwal, in present-day Pakistan, in 1939, Alagh studied at the University of Rajasthan and later got a doctorate in economics from the University …

December 7, 2022 -_6.1

IIT Madras Researchers develop ‘Sindhuja-I’ Ocean Wave Energy Converter

‘Sindhuja-I’ Ocean Wave Energy Converter: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Researchers have developed an ‘Ocean Wave Energy Converter’ that can generate electricity from sea waves. The trials of this device were successfully completed during the second week of November 2022. The product has been named ‘Sindhuja-I,’ which means ‘generated from the ocean.’ The …

December 7, 2022 -_7.1

World No. 3 Sukant Kadam Strikes Gold at Peru Para Badminton International

World No 3 Sukant Kadam smashed his way to a gold medal at the recently concluded Peru Para-Badminton International, defeating ace shuttler defeated Singapore’s Chee Hiong Ang. India won 14 medals in total (6 gold, 1 silver and 7 bronze). Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams More About This …

December 7, 2022 -_8.1

India to Become 8th Largest Advertising Market in 2023

According to GroupM’s global end-of-year forecast, India is expected to surpass Brazil to become the eighth-largest advertising market in 2023. In ‘This Year, Next Year 2022’, GroupM has ranked India as the ninth-largest advertising market globally. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams What More The Report Said: According to …

December 7, 2022 -_9.1

Google Launches Anti-Misinformation Campaign in India

Google’s Jigsaw subsidiary is launching a new anti-misinformation project in India, aimed at preventing misleading information that has been blamed for inciting violence. More About This: The initiative will use “prebunking” videos – designed to counter false claims before they become widespread – circulated on the company’s YouTube platform and other social media sites. Google’s …

December 7, 2022 -_10.1

SIPRI: HAL and BEL in the top 100 defence companies list

HAL and BEL in the top 100 defence companies list: The government’s Make-in-India push in indigenous defence production seems to be bearing positive results as the two Indian Defence Public Sector Undertakings, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), have improved upon their previous rankings among the arms producing companies of the world.  …

December 7, 2022 -_12.1

India Hosts Conclave of NSAs of Central Asian Countries

This is the first time India is hosting a conclave of top security officials from Central Asian countries including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan focussing on the evolving security situation in Afghanistan and ways to deal with the threat of terrorism emanating from that country. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & …