Unemployed Adults in India Face Higher Heart Disease Risk

A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has examined the risk factors for heart disease among adults in India, focusing on unemployment and high blood sugar levels. The study involved nearly 4,500 adults aged 40-69 and ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

India Surpasses China As Top Importer of Russian Oil

In July 2024, India became the top buyer of Russian oil, overtaking China. This change happened because China was making less money from refining oil, which led them to buy less Russian crude. Key Statistics Russian oil made up a ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

RGIA Wins Best Airport Award for Third Consecutive Year

The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad has once again been recognized as the Best Airport at the India Travel Awards for the third year in a row. This achievement highlights RGIA’s dedication to providing an exceptional experience for ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Delhi Airport Achieve ‘Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport’ status

Delhi Airport made history by becoming the first airport in India to achieve ‘Net Zero Carbon Emission Airport’ status under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme by Airport Council International (ACI). This significant milestone was proudly announced by Delhi International ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Amul – World’s Strongest Food Brand in 2024

Amul was honored as the world’s strongest food brand by Brand Finance, a leading brand valuation firm. Amul achieved this recognition with a high Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 91 and a brand valuation of $3.3 billion. This is ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

IISc Bengaluru Dominates NIRF 2024 University Category

On August 12, 2024, India’s Union Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, shared the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings for the year 2024. In these rankings, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, stood out as one of the best, ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

IIT-Hyderabad Ranked 12th in NIRF 2024

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has gained notable recognition in the 2024 National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings. It has moved up to 12th place in the top 100 overall category, improving ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

India Retains Eighth Position in Global Agricultural Exports

In 2023, India continued to be the eighth-largest exporter of agricultural products worldwide. However, India’s agricultural exports dropped from $55 billion in 2022 to $51 billion. This decline happened during a time when many other leading countries also saw a ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Sturgeon Poaching Threatens Endangered Species in Danube River

Poaching and trafficking are putting four species of sturgeon in the Lower Danube Basin in great danger. This area is an important habitat in southeastern Europe. A report by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) shows that between 2016 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Project Tiger Displaces 5.5 Lakh Tribal Communities, Report Reveals

A report by the Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) on International Tiger Day reveals that Project Tiger in India may displace at least 550,000 Scheduled Tribes and forest dwellers. This is a significant increase in displacement compared to before ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs