New York
Roosevelt Hotel
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has recently leased out one of its most prized possessions, the historic Roosevelt Hotel in New York. The lease agreement, signed by PIA, will last for a period of three years, bringing a significant influx of ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
New York Becomes the First US State to Ban Fossil Fuels in New Buildings
New York has taken a monumental step in the fight against climate change by becoming the first state in the United States to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings. This decision has been seen as ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Cost of Living Index 2021
The Economic Intelligence Unit recently released Cost of Living Index 2021. According to the report, Tel Aviv of Israel is the most expensive city in the world. Key Findings Tel Aviv is the world’s most expensive cities. It was followed ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
What are Seneca Guns?
The phenomenon of loud noises most similar to that of a thunder or a cannon being shot is termed as Seneca Guns. It may induce tremors on land similar to earthquake. They are being heard in the parts of coastal ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Delhi, Chennai among cheapest cities to rent
According to a new report published by Purely Diamonds, Delhi and Chennai are the cheapest cities in the country to rent a house. The couples and newly-weds looking to rent a house should start looking in these cities in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Indian flag to be hoisted at New York’s Times Square
For the first time, a leading diaspora group in the US will hoist India’s National Flag at the Times Square in New York. This is the first occasion on which the tricolour will be unfurled at the iconic location in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
US Denies Visa to Iranian Foreign Minister
As per media reports, Visa of the Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif has been denied by the United States on Monday, 6th January 2020 following the escalating tensions between US and Iran after the assassination of Iranian Quds Force ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Scientists find World’s oldest Fossil forest
Scientists have discovered the remnants of world’s oldest fossil forest- an extensive network of trees around 386 million years old in a sandstone quarry in United States (US). According to the researchers from Binghamton University, and New York State Museum ..