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India Surpasses Japan, Ranks Third in Asia Power Index
India has risen to third place in the Asia Power Index, according to the Lowy Institute, reflecting its strong economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. This rise has allowed India to surpass Japan, highlighting its growing role in regional power. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
India, Australia Trade Ministers Discuss Free Trade Agreement Progress
Trade ministers from India and Australia recently met to assess the progress of their discussions toward a comprehensive free trade agreement. This meeting comes nearly 20 months after the launch of the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), which has ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Women In Space Leadership Programme Launched By DST
The Department of Science and Technology (DST), in partnership with the British Council, has launched the Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) as part of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI). This programme is designed to encourage more women ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
CAG of India, Murmu Elected as ASOSAI 2024-2027 Chairman
Girish Chandra Murmu, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, has been appointed as the chair of the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI) for the 2024-2027 term. This is important because it places India in a key ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
India State of Forest Report (ISFR)2023, Report
The release of the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), which provides a detailed account of the country’s forest cover, has been delayed for over a year. This delay has led to speculation, particularly among forestry officials. The ISFR is ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Who is Harini Amarasuriya, the new Sri Lankan Prime Minister?
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumar Dissanayake appointed Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as the country’s Prime Minister, making her the first woman in 24 years to hold this position since Sirimavo Bandaranaike in 2000. She is only the third woman to ever ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 26, 2024
1. What is the rank of India in the Asia Power Index Report 2024, recently published by the Lowy Institute? [A] Second[B] Third[C] Fifth[D] Seventh Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Third] Notes:The Asia Power Index Report 2024, published by the ..
India’s First CO2-to-Methanol Pilot Plant in Pune
India has taken a major step towards combating climate change with the development of its first CO2-to-methanol pilot plant, focusing on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies. This initiative reflects India’s dedication to sustainable practices and reducing carbon emissions. Project ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs