Malaysian Prime Minister resigns

The 94-year old Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad recently tendered resignation from his role unexpectedly. After 2018 general election, his resignation has triggered the first major political crisis in the country. Mahathir Mohamad has resumed work with a new title ..

‘Central Excise Day’ celebrated on February 24

The ‘Central Excise Day’ is celebrated every year in India on February 24. The day is celebrated to encourage the employees of excise department to perform their duties more efficiently. Various seminars, workshops and cultural events are organized all over ..

Realme launches India’s first 5G-enabled smartphone

The Chinese smart-phone manufacturer Realme recently introduced India’s first 5G-enabled smartphone, which is named as ‘Realme X50 Pro’. The flagship smartphone was also simultaneously launched in Spain. The phone can switch to 5G when is outside India via ‘Smart 5G’, ..

Pakistan to confer honorary citizenship to Darren Sammy

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced that the government would confer honorary citizenship on former West Indian captain Darren Sammy. He will also be presented with Pakistan’s civilian award, Nishan-e-Haider. Darren Sammy has been associated with the Pakistan Super League-PSL since ..

G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors held in Riyadh

The Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from G20 nations was recently organised in Riyadh from February 22-23, 2020. The delegates from across the world attended the meeting, which focussed on maintaining the growth of global economy amid ..

PM-KISAN scheme’s first anniversary observed on February 24, 2020

The First anniversary of the launch of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme was recently observed on February 24, 2020. PM-KISAN is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India. Under the Scheme an annual income ..

Abhay Kumar Singh appointed as Chairman & Managing Director of NHPC Limited

Abhay Kumar Singh has been recently appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director of the Indian PSU, NHPC Limited. He has assumed the charge of Chairman and Managing Director of the company on February 24, 2020 and will serve till ..

“Microsoft Future Decoded – CEO Summit” held in Mumbai

Technology- Major Microsoft hosted its “Microsoft Future Decoded – CEO Summit” in Mumbai on February 24. The summit was attended by leaders of different fields. The gathering was addressed by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, during his three-day visit to India. ..

Wildlife Conservation and Birds Club of Ladakh conducts Great Backyard Bird count exercise

The Great Backyard Bird count exercise was recently carried out by the Wildlife Conservation and Birds Club of Ladakh. During the exercise, two new bird species namely ‘Red Throated Thrush and Plumbeous Water Redstart’ have been found for the first ..

TCS listed under Fortune’s Best Big Companies to Work For in the year 2020

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been selected as one of the Fortune’s Best Big Companies to Work For in the year 2020. It is also the only Indian firm to feature in the Top 20 list. Great Place to Work, ..