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Reliance Jio- Fifth Strongest Brand Globally

The Reliance Jio venture of billionaire Mukesh Ambani has become the fifth strongest brand globally. It now stands behind the brands like Ferrari and Coca-Cola.  This venture has...

January 28, 2021

UK launched Global Platform to track new COVID-19 variants

The United Kingdom has launched a New Global Platform to track the new COVID-19 variants. The platform will provide world-leading genomics expertise from the country to identify the...

January 28, 2021

Cabinet Clears Policy on PSU Privatization

The Union Cabinet has cleared the policy on the privatization of public sector undertakings (PSUs). The details regarding the policy will be announced in the upcoming Union Budget...

January 28, 2021

PM to address World Economic Forum’s Davos Dialogue

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will address the Davos Dialogue of World Economic Forum on January 28, 2021 virtually. Highlights The virtual session will be attended...

January 28, 2021

January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day

The International Holocaust Remembrance Day was observed on January 27 at the Bengaluru International Centre. A small ceremony was organised and memorial candles were lit by clergy of...

January 28, 2021

India- IEA MoU for Global Energy Security

India has signed a Framework for strategic partnership agreement with the International Energy Agency (IEA), recently. Highlights The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) seeks to strengthen the cooperation in...

January 28, 2021

Mt Merapi: Indonesia’s most Active Volcano

The most active volcano of Indonesia, Mt Merapi, recently erupted with a river of lava and searing gas clouds. The lave and clouds flown for 1,600 meters down...

January 28, 2021

UN report on Ageing Dams

United Nations have released its report titled ‘Ageing water infrastructure: An emerging global risk’ on the ageing of the dams in India. The report was compiled by compiled...

January 28, 2021

National Non-Communicable Disease Monitoring Survey (NNMS)

The National Non-Communicable Disease Monitoring Survey (NNMS) was recently released in India by the Ministry of health. The survey was conducted for the period of 2017-18. This is...

January 28, 2021

Finance Ministry releases grants to Rural Local Bodies

The Department of Expenditure of Ministry of Finance has recently released Rs 12,351 crore to 18 States in order to provide grants to the Rural Local Bodies. Highlights...

January 28, 2021

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