Former Indian hockey player and Dronacharya awardee Harendra Singh has been selected by Hockey India as the coach of the senior national women’s hockey team. He will replace Janneke Schopman, a former Dutch hockey player, who resigned last month as the coach of the national women’s team after the Indian team failed to qualify for …
In the annals of history, few civilizations have captured the imagination quite like ancient Egypt. With its towering pyramids, enigmatic hieroglyphics, and timeless monuments, Egypt stands as a testament to human ingenuity and endurance. Central to the prosperity and mystique of this ancient land is the mighty Nile River, often referred to as the “Gift …
Continue reading “Which Country is Known as “Gift of Nile”?”
British physicist Peter Higgs died at the age of 94. Peter Higgs gained fame for the discovery of ‘Higgs-Boson Particle’ i.e. ‘God Particle’. Peter Higgs was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2013 for this groundbreaking discovery, which helped explain how the universe was created after the Big Bang. Higgs showed how bosons hold the …
Continue reading “British physicist Peter Higgs Passes Away at the age of 94”
Harekrushna Mahatab, a towering figure in Odisha’s political landscape, left an indelible mark as the state’s first Chief Minister. A visionary leader, orator, and social reformer, Mahatab played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of Odisha during its formative years post-independence. His legacy continues to resonate through the annals of Odisha’s history, as he …
Continue reading “Who was the First Chief Minister of Odisha?”
In FY24, the non-life insurance industry experienced a notable growth of 12.78% in gross direct premium, reaching Rs 2.89 trillion. However, this growth fell short of the Rs 3 trillion mark due to a slowdown in health, motor, and crop insurance segments. General insurers recorded a 14.24% year-on-year growth, with public sector insurers at 8.99% …
Continue reading “General Insurance Industry Growth in FY24: A Comprehensive Overview”
In 2024, the global unicorn landscape witnessed significant developments and challenges, as outlined in the Hurun Global Unicorn Index. While the United States maintained its lead with 703 unicorns and China followed with 340, India ranked third with 67 unicorns. However, India experienced a notable decline in unicorn creation for the first time since 2017, …
Continue reading “Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2024: Unveiling the State of Global Startup Ecosystem”
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing insurance distribution across India, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company has forged a partnership with Policybazaar. This collaboration aims to leverage Policybazaar’s digital platform to offer a wide range of insurance products to approximately 10 million customers. Expanding Product Offerings The collaboration between ICICI Lombard and Policybazaar encompasses various …
Continue reading “ICICI Lombard Partners with Policybazaar to Expand Insurance Distribution”
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised India’s GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year (FY25) to 7% from the previous estimate of 6.7%. This growth will be driven by robust investment in public and private sectors, as well as an improvement in consumer demand. For the 2025-26 fiscal, ADB has projected India’s growth …
Continue reading “Asian Development Bank Raises India’s GDP Growth Forecast”
Odisha, a state rich in cultural heritage and historical significance, saw its first Governor in Sir John Austen Hubback. His name resonates with the echoes of leadership, vision, and dedication towards the welfare of the people. Sir Hubback’s tenure marked a crucial period in Odisha’s history, leaving an indelible mark on its political landscape. Who …
The Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) is organizing the festival ‘Shakti – A Festival of Music and Dance’ from April 9 to 17, 2024. The festival is celebrated in seven different Shaktipeeths (sacred sites) across the country. The event is being organized under the Kala Pravah series to revive the temple traditions in the country during …
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.
