Online travel platform Goibibo has onboarded Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant as its new brand ambassador, unveiling a campaign that also features legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. The campaign adds a playful twist to one of Gavaskar’s famous commentary phrases, aligning with Goibibo’s fun and youth-centric marketing strategy. Key Highlights of the Campaign 1. Brand Endorsement and …
The Purple Fest 2025 was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan and organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DePwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. With an enthusiastic participation of 23,500 attendees, the event aimed to promote inclusivity, accessibility, and empowerment for Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities). The fest featured literary discussions, sports activities, …
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In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have successfully transformed light into a supersolid—a new phase of matter that combines properties of both superfluids and solids. This discovery, published on March 5 in Nature, has profound implications for quantum computing, materials science, and energy storage. Scientists at CNR-INO, CNR-Nanotec, and the University of Pavia have demonstrated …
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A UK Skills and Chartered Bodies Mission delegation is visiting Odisha to explore partnerships in vocational education and skill development. The discussions focused on enhancing industry-led skilling initiatives, integrating UK-style apprenticeships, and improving training in advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, digital skills, and sustainable infrastructure. Odisha’s Skill Development and Technical Education Minister, Sampad Chandra Swain, and …
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The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has launched ‘Samarth’, a dedicated incubation program aimed at fostering innovation in telecommunications and IT sectors. The initiative will support startups and innovators in Telecom Software Applications, Cybersecurity, 5G/6G, AI, IoT, and Quantum Technologies. The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is the implementation partner, helping create a …
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In 2024, global funding for women-led tech startups dropped to $29.6 billion, marking an 11% decline from $33.1 billion in 2023 and a 21% drop from $37.5 billion in 2022. Despite this downturn, India secured the second position globally in terms of all-time funding for women-led tech startups, following the United States, according to a …
East Coast Railway (ECoR) has set a new benchmark in Indian Railways by becoming the first railway zone in India to achieve 250 million tons (MT) of originating freight in the financial year 2024-25. This milestone was reached on March 21, 2024, 11 days ahead of schedule, solidifying ECoR’s reputation as the highest freight-loading railway …
Anuj Kumar Singh, an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) from the 2009 batch, has been appointed as the Joint Secretary (Director level) in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Delhi. His appointment, made under the Central Staffing Scheme, will be for five years or until further orders. Singh, selected for …
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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has taken a significant step toward sustainable energy with the inauguration of its floating solar power plant at the Kochi Refinery. The project was formally inaugurated by Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan on Friday, March 22, 2025. This marks a major milestone in BPCL’s efforts to integrate renewable energy sources into …
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NIIT University (NU) has appointed Shri Amitabh Kant, former NITI Aayog CEO and India’s G20 Sherpa, as its new Chancellor (Chairperson), effective March 10, 2025. His appointment signals a strategic leadership transition, bringing extensive experience in economic transformation, policy-making, and technology-driven innovation. Shri Kant succeeds Shri K Kasturirangan, whose tenure significantly contributed to NU’s growth …
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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 2025 article.
