GAIL Wins SAP ACE Award for Financial Innovation

GAIL (India) Limited has achieved notable recognition and the company has won the SAP ACE Award 2024 for Best Financial Transformation. This marks the second consecutive year of receiving this award. The accolade was presented to R K Jain, GAIL’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Income Tax Campaign for Foreign Assets Awareness

The Income Tax Department has initiated a new campaign that targets taxpayers with high-value foreign income or assets, which aims to enhance compliance for the Assessment Year 2024-25. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is leading this effort. Campaign ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Eurasian Wryneck Spotted in Tiruppur

The Eurasian Wryneck has made its first appearance at Nanjarayan Tank in Tiruppur district, which was recently designated a Ramsar Site. The bird breeds in Europe and migrates to Africa and Southeast Asia for winter. Its presence in Tiruppur was ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Dhudmaras in Chhattisgarh: Best Tourism Village by UNWTO

Dhudmaras, a village in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district, is gaining international acclaim and has been named one of the best tourism villages by the UNWTO. This recognition marks its commitment to sustainable tourism. The village is located within the stunning Kanger ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Sagarmanthan – 2024

India’s coastline spans 7,500 kilometers and hosts 12 major ports and over 200 smaller ones. This extensive network positions India along busy global shipping routes, which plays a role in international trade. In 2023, India contributed 16% to global economic ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2023

Dr. Jitendra Singh recently revealed the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2023, which aims to enhance the handling of public grievances. The event also featured Shri V. Srinivas, Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

One Day One Genome Initiative

The ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative has been launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC). This event took place on November 9, 2024, during BRIC’s first foundation day at the National Institute ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor

The Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor has commenced operations, which facilitates the transport of oil, food, and machinery. Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, announced its significance. Corridor Efficiency The corridor reduces transport time between India and Far East ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Vientiane, Laos, from November 20 to 22, where he will attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), which focuses on regional and global security issues. Purpose of ADMM-Plus ADMM-Plus serves as ASEAN’s primary ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 20, 2024

41. Which city is the host of Global Freight Summit 2024? [A] Dubai[B] London[C] Paris[D] New Delhi Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Dubai] Notes:The Global Freight Summit 2024 started in Dubai on November 18, hosted by DP World. More than ..