As part of its corporate social responsibility, the State Bank of India (SBI) has partnered with the NGO That’s Eco Foundation to donate ₹48 lakh for the plantation of 32,000 tree saplings at Garden City University in Bengaluru. This initiative aims to contribute to the environment by increasing the green cover and promoting sustainable practices. …
Continue reading “SBI announces donation of ₹48 lakh for tree plantation”
Rajnath Singh Addresses Sam Manekshaw Memorial Lecture on Nation Building India is set to become a major exporter of defense equipment and materials, with exports projected to be worth Rs 35,000 to Rs 40,000 crore by 2026. The announcement was made by Union minister Rajnath Singh during a speech at Symbiosis International University, where he …
Continue reading “India’s Defence Exports to Reach Rs 40,000 Crore by 2026: Rajnath Singh”
International Booker 2023 Perumal Murugan’s novel ‘Pyre’, which deals with caste-based discrimination, has been nominated for the 2023 International Booker Prize longlist. Originally written in Tamil under the title ‘Pukkuli’, the book follows the story of a couple from different castes who flee their village, triggering a dark and ominous tale. The book was translated …
The government increased the maximum age for Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority’s (PFRDA) ombudsman from 65 to 70 years. The ombudsman is responsible for receiving, evaluating, and helping to resolve complaints or grievances that come under PFRDA regulations. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams More about the raise …
Continue reading “PFRDA raises ombudsman age limit to 70 years from 65 years”
G20 Trade and Investment Working Group Meets in Mumbai to Boost Global Trade Over 100 delegates from various countries attended the first meeting of the G20 Trade and Investment Working Group in Mumbai. The participants engaged in two-panel discussions and visited the Bharat Diamond Bourse to learn about India’s gem and jewelry industry. The delegates …
Pranav Haridasan has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Axis Securities for the next three years. B Gopkumar, who is currently the MD & CEO of Axis Securities, has been transferred to Axis Asset Management Company as MD & CEO. Pranav Haridasan has been appointed as the new Managing …
Continue reading “Pranav Haridasan to be new MD and CEO of Axis Securities”
The Saudi Arabian government has taken a significant step towards joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a regional alliance dominated by China and Russia. During a cabinet meeting presided over by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, a memorandum was approved to initiate dialogue with the SCO. The decision to pursue membership was reportedly raised during a …
Continue reading “Saudi Arabia becomes Shanghai Cooperation Organization dialogue partner”
NASA to send 4 humans to live on Mars from June 2023 This summer, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing four individuals to live on Mars on June 2023. The four “Martians” will be a part of NASA’s human exploration trip on Mars, even though the American space agency has long sought …
Continue reading “NASA to send 4 humans to live on Mars from June 2023”
Children’s Champion Award 2023: Tapoban, an NGO based in Pathsala, Assam, which focuses on supporting children with special needs and autism, has been honored with the prestigious Children’s Champion Award 2023 in the health and nutrition category. This award is presented by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights and acknowledges individuals and organizations …
Continue reading “NGO from Assam honoured with Children’s Champion Award”
Lt. Manmeet Colon, who is of Indian origin and a Sikh woman officer, has recently taken up the position of assistant police chief in the state of Connecticut, becoming the first-ever person of Asian descent to hold the position. She has been a member of the New Haven Police Department (NHPD) for 15 years and …
Continue reading “Indian-origin Sikh woman becomes Connecticut’s first Asian assistant police chief”
Welcome to the Current Affairs Section of Adda247. If you are preparing for Government Job Exams, then it is very important for you to read the Daily Current Affairs. All the important updates based on current affairs are included in this Daily Current Affairs 2024 article.
