Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024

India’s philanthropic landscape has witnessed important growth in 2024. The EdelGive-Hurun India philanthropy list reveals a remarkable increase in high-value donations. The number of philanthropists donating over ₹100 crore annually has surged from two in 2018 to 18 this year. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

IIT Delhi Tops QS Asia Rankings 2025

The QS Asia University Rankings 2025 have been released. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) has achieved the highest position in India. It ranks 44th overall in Asia. This marks an important achievement for IITD and showcases its academic excellence. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Rising Concerns Over Lassa Fever Outbreaks

Lassa fever has gained attention due to a recent case in Iowa. This incident involved the death of a traveller returning from West Africa. The disease has been endemic in several West African countries. These include Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

World AMR Awareness Week – 2024

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an important global health threat. It occurs when microorganisms evolve and no longer respond to standard treatments. This evolution makes infections harder to manage. The result is an increased risk of disease spread, severe illness, and ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report 2024

The UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report 2024 reveals a troubling reality. Despite progress in school enrolment, 251 million children and youth remain out of school. The report marks a mere 1% reduction in the out-of-school population over nearly a decade. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Himachal Pradesh’s Claim on Shanan Hydropower Project

The Himachal Pradesh government has reaffirmed its claim over the Shanan Hydropower Project. This project has a 99-year lease dating back to the British era. Currently, it is under the control of the Punjab government. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Gujarat’s Semiconductor Policy Drives Economic Growth

The Gujarat government has launched the Gujarat Semiconductor Policy 2022-2027. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a developed India by 2047. It aims to enhance semiconductor self-reliance in the state. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel leads this ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

One Rank One Pension Scheme Marks Ten Years

The One Rank One Pension (OROP) Scheme has reached an important milestone. It has been ten years since its implementation. This initiative aims to provide equitable pension payments to Ex-servicemen. The Government of India introduced OROP to ensure fairness for ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Discovery of Novel Cyanobacteria Strain Chonkus

Recent research has revealed a unique strain of cyanobacteria, known as Chonkus. This strain was discovered in the volcanic ocean vents near Vulcano, Italy. It thrives in high CO2 environments, making it important for carbon sequestration efforts. The findings were ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Breakthrough in In-Memory Computing Technology

Recent advancements in computing have emerged from Israeli researchers. They have developed software that allows computers to process data directly in memory. This innovation aims to resolve the inefficiencies associated with data transfer between memory and the CPU. It represents ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs