September 18, 2024 -

Most Expensive Watch in the World, List of Top-10

September 18, 2024

In the realm of luxury timepieces, a select few watches command extraordinary prices that reflect their unparalleled craftsmanship and exclusivity. These masterpieces of horology are not just timekeepers but symbols of wealth and prestige. From intricate complications to dazzling diamonds, the top-10 most expensive watches in the world represent the zenith of opulence and innovation, …

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First Cabinet Secretary of Independent India

First Cabinet Secretary of India, Know the Name

September 18, 2024

The Cabinet Secretary is the highest-ranking civil servant in India, playing a key role in coordinating various ministries and advising the government. This position was established after India gained independence. The first Cabinet Secretary of India was N. R. Pillai, a distinguished civil servant who held the post from 1950 to 1953. Early Life and …

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First Recipient of Nobel Prize in Physics, Know the Name

September 18, 2024

Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a German mechanical engineer and physicist, became the first person to win the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901. Röntgen made a groundbreaking discovery of X-rays, a type of electromagnetic radiation, on November 8, 1895. His remarkable achievement revolutionized the field of medical diagnostics, earning him widespread recognition and honors, including the …

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Lebanon Pager Explosions: At Least 9 Killed, Thousands Injured

September 18, 2024

A series of pager explosions across Lebanon resulted in the deaths of at least nine people and injuries to approximately 2,800 others, including Hezbollah fighters, medics, and Iran’s envoy to Beirut. The explosions occurred around 3:45 PM local time and lasted for about an hour. The Lebanese government and Hezbollah have attributed the attacks to …

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India and US Explore Enhanced Energy Cooperation

September 18, 2024

India and the US have committed to deepening their bilateral cooperation across the energy value chain, aiming for a just and orderly energy transition. This agreement emerged from a meeting between Indian Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, and US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Geoffrey Pyatt, held during …

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Banks and FIs to Invest Rs 32.5 Trillion in Renewable Energy by 2030

September 18, 2024

At the 4th RE-Invest Summit, hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), leading renewable energy (RE) developers, manufacturing companies, banks, and financial institutions pledged close to $386 billion (Rs 32.45 trillion) to develop RE projects by 2030. India aims to build 500 gigawatts (Gw) of RE …

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GK Quiz on Telegram, Questions and Answers

September 18, 2024

Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging service launched in 2013, allowing users to send messages, share files, and make voice or video calls. Founded by brothers Nikolai and Pavel Durov, Telegram is known for its strong privacy features, including end-to-end encryption and secret chats. With over 950 million monthly active users as of 2024, it …

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Centre Asks Platform Aggregators to Register Workers on e-Shram Portal

September 18, 2024

The Indian government has mandated that platform aggregators onboard themselves and their gig workers onto the e-Shram portal, an initiative aimed at providing unorganised labour with access to various social security schemes. This step is crucial to ensure workers’ access to social welfare benefits and to maintain an accurate registry of beneficiaries. Purpose of e-Shram …

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ICC introduces equal prize money for men’s and women’s cricket World Cups

September 18, 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that men’s and women’s cricket teams will receive equal prize money in all World Cup events, starting with the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. Set to take place next month in the UAE, this tournament will make cricket the first major team sport to offer equal prize money …

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Wholesale Inflation Rises to 1.84% in September, Food Prices Surge

WPI Inflation Drops to 4-Month Low of 1.31% in August

September 18, 2024

India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation fell to a four-month low of 1.31% in August, down from 2.04% in July. This decline is primarily attributed to reduced prices of manufactured products and food items. According to data from the Commerce Ministry, food price inflation decreased to 3.11% in August from 3.45% in July. Key factors …

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Daily Archives: September 18, 2024

Most Expensive Watch in the World, List of Top-10

First Cabinet Secretary of India, Know the Name

First Recipient of Nobel Prize in Physics, Know the Name

Lebanon Pager Explosions: At Least 9 Killed, Thousands Injured

India and US Explore Enhanced Energy Cooperation

Banks and FIs to Invest Rs 32.5 Trillion in Renewable Energy by 2030

GK Quiz on Telegram, Questions and Answers

Centre Asks Platform Aggregators to Register Workers on e-Shram Portal

ICC introduces equal prize money for men’s and women’s cricket World Cups

WPI Inflation Drops to 4-Month Low of 1.31% in August

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