World Water Day is observed on 22 March every year. This day is dedicated to highlighting the necessity of water and the need to conserve it. It also serves as a reminder that water is a natural resource that is irreplaceable in our daily lives.
The theme of World Water Day 2024 is 'Water for Peace'.
The history of World Water Day dates back to 1993, when the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution declaring that a day should be set aside to raise awareness about the importance of fresh and clean water in our lives.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted its third mission involving the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), named "Pushpak" after the legendary spaceship from the Ramayan.
The Pushpak RLV will be carried to an altitude of approximately 4.5 km by an Indian Air Force helicopter and released after achieving predetermined conditions.
According to reports, the Pushpak RLV is designed as an all-rocket, fully reusable single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicle, incorporating advanced elements from previous demonstrators like the X-33, X-34, and the upgraded DC-XA. The vehicle features a fuselage, a nose cap, double delta wings, twin vertical tails, and active control surfaces called Elevons and Rudder.
Indian Banks Association (IBA) has a new Chairman in M V Rao, Managing Director and CEO, Central Bank of India.
Rao has been elected as IBA Chairman for the term 2023-24 at a meeting of the Managing Committee of IBA.
Madhav Nair, Country Head and CEO, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, would be Honorary Secretary of the Association.
THDC India Limited has been awarded in the gold category for the prestigious 'The GEEF Global Environment Award 2024' in the power industry.
The award ceremony was part of the Global Clean Energy Summit-2024 and the Global Environment - Safety Awards 2024 held at JW Marriott Aerocity.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) announced that it has continued position as the 5th-ranked company in The Business World Real 500 List of 2024.
This accomplishment underscores BPCL's unwavering commitment to excellence and highlights its consistent and robust financial performance in a dynamic operating environment.
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber was recognized with the ‘CERAWeek Leadership Award for Building Global Consensus towards a Sustainable Energy Future’ for his role in bringing Parties together to deliver the UAE Consensus.
Dr. Al Jaber was presented the award by Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman of S&P Global and CERAWeek conference chair.
The UAE Consensus delivered a series of firsts focused on keeping 1.5°C within reach.
The commitment from all Parties to transition away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly and equitable manner; targets to expand renewable energy with a goal to triple global capacity, and the objective to double energy efficiency by 2030.
National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to conduct various awareness programmes throughout the country to enhance public perceptions on peaceful use of nuclear power and disseminate scientific & authentic information.
The NPCIL will be providing resource persons in this initiative for field engagements with the NCC during the camps and various activities by educating the cadets. The MoU also facilitates a unique opportunity to the cadets to visit various facilities of NPCIL across the country, thereby giving a first-hand experience on peaceful use of nuclear energy, its technical aspects
The fourth edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum was organized o in New Delhi.
The initiative focused on broadening startup interactions among the SCO Member States, fostering an environment conducive to innovation, promoting job creation, and inspiring young talent to develop innovative solutions.
Airtel Payments Bank today announced the launch of a Smart Watch to bring Tap and Pay to every wrist.
In its endeavour for a New Way to Pay and to make contactless payments accessible to a larger customer base, Airtel Payments Bank has partnered with the smartwatch brand Noise and Mastercard.
World Poetry Day falls on March 21. The day aims to honour poets and bring back the practice of poetry readings. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) decided to celebrate World Poetry Day annually during its 30th General Conference in Paris in 1999.
Naveen Jindal, chairman, Jindal Steel and Power, took charge as president of Indian Steel Association (ISA), the apex body for steel producers.
In a statement, the association said Naveen Jindal has been unanimously elected as the president of ISA by the apex committee, the governing body of ISA. He succeeds Dilip Oommen, CEO of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India.
In a notable increase, the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) reported a 5.9% hike in the index of mineral production of the mining and quarrying sector for January 2024, with the index reaching 144.1.
This rise comes in contrast to the level in January of the previous year.
The cumulative growth from April 2023 to January 2024 also stood at 8.3%.
Production of important minerals in January 2024 displayed significant variance with coal production at 998 lakh tonnes and crude petroleum at 25 lakh tonnes, the ministry added. Lignite production stood at 41 lakh tonnes, and natural gas utilization was reported at 3073 million cu. m.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Bhutan’s highest civilian award ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’ by country’s king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. With the recognition, the PM became the first foreign Head of the Government to receive the honour
The award has been conferred to Prime Minister Modi in recognition of “his outstanding contribution to the growth of India-Bhutan relations and for his distinguished service to the Bhutanese nation and people.