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World Sickle Cell Day 2024, Date, Theme, History and Significance

World Sickle Cell Day 2024, Date, Theme, History and Significance

The United Nations General Assembly recognized sickle cell disease as a public health issue and designated 19 June as World Sickle Cell Day in December 2008. The day aims to raise awareness about the disease, promote early detection, and encourage preventive measures for patient relief. World Sickle Cell Day-Theme for 2024 The theme for the …

Axis Bank Acquires Additional Stake in Max Life Insurance Subsidiary for ₹336 Crore

Axis Bank Acquires Additional Stake in Max Life Insurance Subsidiary for ₹336 Crore

Axis Bank has decided to increase its shareholding in Max Life Insurance, investing up to ₹336 crore. This transaction will raise the aggregate shareholding of Axis Entities from 19.02% to 19.66%. Board Approval The Acquisitions, Divestments, and Merger Committee of the Board of Directors of Axis Bank approved the proposal on June 19, 2024. The …

Thailand Passes Marriage Equality Bill, A First in Southeast Asia

Thailand Passes Marriage Equality Bill, A First in Southeast Asia

Thailand will become the first nation in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage after the kingdom’s Senate approved a marriage equality bill on June 18, with supporters calling it a “monumental step forward for LGBTQ+ rights.” First Nation in Southeast Asia The Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of passing the bill following a final reading, …

Indian Army Launches First Skin Bank for Advanced Care of Personnel and Families

Indian Army Launches First Skin Bank for Advanced Care of Personnel and Families

The Indian Army on June 18, announced the opening of a state-of-the-art skin bank facility at the Army Hospital (Research & Referral). The facility offers the latest modern treatment for severe burn injuries received by armed forces personnel and their families. Three kinds of patient This will be the first of its kind to be …

Nvidia Becomes World’s Most Valuable Company

Nvidia Becomes World’s Most Valuable Company

Nvidia, the startup at the centre of the artificial intelligence boom, has become the world’s most valuable company, knocking Microsoft off the top spot. Nvidia’s market capitalisation hit $3.335 trillion on June 18, as shares of the chipmaker rose by 3.5 percent to $135.58. About Nvidia Nvidia Corporation is an American multinational corporation and technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, …

Coal India Exploring Lithium Assets in Argentina With U.S. Firm: Report

Coal India Exploring Lithium Assets in Argentina With U.S. Firm: Report

State-run Coal India Ltd (COAL.NS), opens new tab is exploring lithium blocks in Argentina along with a U.S. company to secure supplies of the battery material, an Indian source with direct knowledge said on June 18. About Lithium resource Project: India and the United States said, they were co-investing in a lithium resource project in South America …

Ashwani Kumar appointed MCD Commissioner

Ashwani Kumar Appointed MCD Commissioner

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed IAS officer Ashwani Kumar as the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) with immediate effect. About IAS Officer Ashwani Kumar Ashwani Kumar Belongs  to the 1992-batch of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram-Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre, he will succeed Gyanesh Bharti, who was transferred to the Union Ministry …

Top-10 Sesame Producing Countries in the World

Top-10 Sesame Producing Countries in the World

Sesame, an ancient and versatile oilseed crop, holds a significant place in global agriculture and culinary traditions. Used for its oil-rich seeds and its flavor-enhancing properties, sesame is cultivated across various continents. Here’s a look at the top 10 sesame-producing countries that dominate the global market. Worldwide Sesame Seeds Production In 2020, global production of …