News: GIFT City climbed nine places to 37th globally and entered the top 15 financial centres in Asia-Pacific in GFCI 40. About Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 40) Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 40): It provides rankings and evaluations of the future competitiveness of financial centres worldwide. Published by: It is published by Z/Yen Partners… Continue reading Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 40)
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Stem Cell Therapy
News: The Union Health Ministry has asked States and Union Territories to restrict stem cell therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to approved clinical trials. About Stem Cell Therapy Stem Cells: They are undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and divide to produce more stem cells. Role: They are found in almost… Continue reading Stem Cell Therapy
Ramjak Mountain
News: A four-member team from Keralam recently scaled Ramjak, a 6,318-metre peak in the remote Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh. About Ramjak Mountain The Ramjak mountain is a high-altitude mountain peak located in the Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh. The peak is located near Shingo La, which is a popular trek route from Himachal to… Continue reading Ramjak Mountain
India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025
News: Delhi has topped NITI Aayog’s India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025 for the development of the e-mobility ecosystem and the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on Indian roads. About India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025 IEMI is a composite Index, which assesses the policy framework and implementation outcomes for e-mobility at the state-level. Developed… Continue reading India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025
Saratchandra Chattopadhyay
News: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to renowned Bengali writer Saratchandra Chattopadhyay on his 150th birth anniversary. About Saratchandra Chattopadhyay Saratchandra Chattopadhyay was a highly acclaimed Bengali writer of the 20th century. Birth: He was born on September 15, 1876, in Debanandapur, West Bengal. Early life: He grew up in financial… Continue reading Saratchandra Chattopadhyay
Aadi’ Farmer Carbon Programme
News: India’s first soil-carbon payments will reach 2,550 farmers in Punjab and Haryana under ‘Aadi’, a farmer-carbon programme launched by Grow Indigo. About Aadi’ Farmer Carbon Programme Aadi’ is the first flagship farmer-carbon programme in India to issue agricultural carbon credits under the Verra VM0042 methodology. Verra’s VM0042 is a Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) methodology… Continue reading Aadi’ Farmer Carbon Programme
Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA)
News: Vice-President and President, Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) addressed the 25th Anniversary celebrations of ICWA as an Institution of National Importance at Sapru House, New Delhi. About Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) was established in 1943 by a group of Indian intellectuals as think tank. It… Continue reading Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA)
Global Gender Gap Index 2026
News: The World Economic Forum released the Global Gender Gap Index 2026, with India ranked 131st among 145 countries. About Global Gender Gap Index 2026 Global Gender Gap Index measures gender parity across women and men. Released by: It is released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). First edition: The Index was first introduced in… Continue reading Global Gender Gap Index 2026
Parang La
News: The NCC’s ‘Aparajita – Parang La 2026’ expedition was flagged-in at Karzok, Ladakh on September 16, 2026. About Parang La Parang La is a high-altitude mountain pass in the Trans-Himalayas. Connects: It connects the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh with the Changthang region of Ladakh. Historical Significance: It was a traditional trade route between… Continue reading Parang La
Madurai Meenakshi Temple
News: The Maha Kumbabishekam ceremony of Madurai Meenakshi Temple was held after seventeen years, with thousands of devotees witnessing the event. About Madurai Meenakshi Temple Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple. Location: It is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on the southern bank of the Vaigai River. Deities: The main deities are Meenakshi… Continue reading Madurai Meenakshi Temple
