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India Expands Overseas Port Operations: Targeting Mongla Port in Bangladesh

India Expands Overseas Port Operations: Targeting Mongla Port in Bangladesh

In a strategic move to counter China’s growing influence in the region, India sets its sights on managing the Mongla Port in Bangladesh. Following the successes of Chabahar in Iran and Sittwe in Myanmar, India aims to further strengthen its commercial and security interests by expanding its overseas port operations. Countering China’s Strategic Presence: India’s …

Max Verstappen Dominates Canadian Grand Prix for Third Consecutive Year

Max Verstappen Dominates Canadian Grand Prix for Third Consecutive Year

The Canadian Grand Prix 2024, also known as the AWS GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2024, witnessed a remarkable display of skill and determination as Dutch-Belgian racing driver Max Verstappen of Red Bull claimed his third consecutive victory at the prestigious event. The 9th round of the 2024 F1 championships, held at the iconic Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve …

Aquaculture Overtakes Wild Fisheries for First Time: UN Report

Aquaculture Overtakes Wild Fisheries for First Time: UN Report

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations released The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024, its flagship report providing a comprehensive analysis of the global and regional status and trends in fisheries and aquaculture. It shows, for the first time in 2022, that aquaculture production exceeded fisheries. About Aquaculture Aquaculture is playing …

French President Dissolves Parliament After EU Election Defeat

French President Dissolves Parliament After EU Election Defeat

In response to his party’s heavy loss in the European Parliamentary elections, French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the National Assembly and called for snap parliamentary elections. The far-right Rassemblement National (RN) secured a significant victory, winning 31.5% of the vote compared to Macron’s Renaissance Party’s 15.2%. Macron announced the dissolution of the National Assembly …

Indian Tripartite Delegation at the 112th Session of International Labour Conference (ILC)

Indian Tripartite Delegation at the 112th Session of International Labour Conference (ILC)

The Indian tripartite delegation led by Secretary (Labour & Employment), Ms. Sumita Dawra, participated in the 112th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) of International Labour Organisation (ILO) being held in Geneva, Switzerland. About Ms. Susmita Dawra Ms. Dawra is a 1991 Batch IAS officer from Andhra Pradesh Cadre. Currently serving the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, as Special …

SBI Launches MSME Sahaj: 15-Minute Online Loan Solution

SBI Empowers Borrowers with ₹2,030 Cr in Co-Lending Endeavor

In a strategic move to broaden its lending outreach, the State Bank of India (SBI) has teamed up with 23 non-banking finance companies (NBFCs)/housing finance companies (HFCs). Through this collaboration, SBI has sanctioned loans totaling ₹2,030 crore to over 2.79 lakh borrowers, as outlined in the Bank’s latest annual report. Digital Transformation: Facilitating Seamless Credit …

Which State of United States is Known as "The Cornhusker State"?

Which State of United States is Known as “The Cornhusker State”?

Nebraska, known for its rich agricultural heritage, holds the official state nickname of the “Cornhusker State.” This designation reflects the state’s deep connection to corn farming, a pivotal aspect of its economy and culture. The term “cornhusker” itself is a nod to the traditional method of harvesting corn by hand, a practice that was widespread …

Army Launches Integrated Generator Monitoring, Control System 'Vidyut Rakshak'

Army Launches Integrated Generator Monitoring, Control System ‘Vidyut Rakshak’

A tech-based innovation, an integrated generator monitoring, protection and control system, developed by the Indian Army was launched on June 5. ‘Vidyut Rakshak’, developed by the Army Design Bureau (ADB) was launched by the Army’s Vice Chief Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi. About Vidyut Rakshak Vidyut Rakshak is an Internet of Things-enabled integrated generator monitoring, protection …