Indian Government’s Stake Sale in State-Run Companies Falls Short in 2023/24

April 1, 2024

The Indian government aimed to raise funds through the sale of stakes in state-run companies in the fiscal year 2023/24. However, the achieved amount of 165 billion rupees fell short of the internal target by about 9%, reaching $1.98 billion. This setback is attributed to the forthcoming general elections, causing a shift in focus away …

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General Knowledge (GK) Quiz on Famous Paintings

April 1, 2024

Art has been an integral part of human expression, reflecting cultures, emotions, and stories throughout history. From Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary works, famous paintings have left an indelible mark on the world of art. Let’s put your knowledge to the test with this GK quiz on famous paintings! Famous Paintings in the World Famous paintings …

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PM Modi’s Address on RBI’s 90th Foundation Day

April 1, 2024

RBI’s Journey and Achievements My dear sisters and brothers, the Reserve Bank of India has reached a historic milestone today, completing 90 years of its existence. The RBI has been a witness to both the pre and post-independence eras of our nation. Over these nine decades, it has created a global identity for itself through …

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Romania and Bulgaria Partially Join Schengen Travel Zone

April 1, 2024

Romania and Bulgaria have taken a significant step in their integration with the European Union by partially joining the Schengen travel zone. While travelers arriving by air or sea now enjoy ID-check-free access, land border checks persist due to opposition from Austria. Land Border Checks Remain Austria’s opposition over concerns of illegal migration has led …

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SBI Mutual Fund Acquires 3% Stake in Savita Oil Technologies

April 1, 2024

On March 26, 2024, Savita Oil Technologies announced a significant equity transaction via a block deal, wherein the company’s promoter, Mr. Gautam N. Mehra, sold a 3% stake to SBI Mutual Fund. This resulted in a reduction of the promoter group’s stake to 59.78%. Promoter Stake Sale Promoter group previously held 62.78% stake (43,383,855 shares), …

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Government Forms 14th Task Force to Explore Use of Biochar in Steel Production

April 1, 2024

The Indian government has taken proactive steps to address carbon emissions in the steel industry by establishing a task force to investigate the potential use of biochar. With the steel sector contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, this initiative aims to reduce carbon intensity and promote sustainability in steel manufacturing processes. Formation of Task Force …

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April Fool’s Day 2024: Date, History, Significance, Celebrations and Wishes

April 1, 2024

April Fool’s Day, celebrated on April 1st every year, is a day dedicated to humor, pranks, and light-hearted fun. Despite be including an unofficial holiday, it enjoys widespread recognition and participation across the globe,ing in India. This article delves into the history, significance, and modern-day celebrations of April Fool’s Day, highlighting its cultural importance and …

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Hardik Singh and Salima Tete Honoured at Hockey India Awards 2023

April 1, 2024

Hardik Singh and Salima Tete were named the Players of the Year for 2023 in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, at the sixth annual Hockey India Awards. During the event, Hockey India announced the revival of the Hockey India League (HIL), which will return in January 2025 after a hiatus since 2017. The revived …

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Rohan Bopanna and Matt Ebden Triumph at Miami Open

April 1, 2024

The top-seeded duo of Rohan Bopanna from India and Matthew Ebden from Australia won the Men’s Doubles Title at the Miami Open, a prestigious ATP Masters tennis tournament. In an exciting final, they defeated the second seeds Ivan Dodig and Austin Krajicek with a score of 6-7(3), 6-3, [10-6]. Second Title of the Season This …

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UN Appoints Saudi Arabia to Lead Women’s Rights Forum Despite Criticism

April 1, 2024

Saudi Arabia has been chosen to chair the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), despite widespread criticism due to its poor record on women’s rights. The appointment of Saudi Ambassador Abdulaziz Alwasil has sparked outrage from human rights groups, given the stark disparity between the kingdom’s actions and the commission’s mandate to promote …

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Monthly Archives: April 2024

Indian Government’s Stake Sale in State-Run Companies Falls Short in 2023/24

General Knowledge (GK) Quiz on Famous Paintings

PM Modi’s Address on RBI’s 90th Foundation Day

Romania and Bulgaria Partially Join Schengen Travel Zone

SBI Mutual Fund Acquires 3% Stake in Savita Oil Technologies

Government Forms 14th Task Force to Explore Use of Biochar in Steel Production

April Fool’s Day 2024: Date, History, Significance, Celebrations and Wishes

Hardik Singh and Salima Tete Honoured at Hockey India Awards 2023

Rohan Bopanna and Matt Ebden Triumph at Miami Open

UN Appoints Saudi Arabia to Lead Women’s Rights Forum Despite Criticism

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