V. Vedachalam, an eminent Tamil epigrapher and historian, has been conferred the V Venkayya Epigraphy Award for 2024.
Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Thekkady has installed a wind turbine to generate power for real-time monitoring cameras and Wi-Fi connectivity within its forests.
Indian students secured two gold and three silver medals at the International Physics Olympiad, and one gold, one bronze, and two silver medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad 2024.
The Aditya Birla Group has entered into the Indian jewellery market with the launch of its new brand, Indriya.
Preeti Sudan, a former Union Health Secretary and 1983 batch IAS officer from the Andhra Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
A 16-year-old girl, Jiya Rai, diagnosed with autism, swam 34 km across the English Channel in 17 hours and 25 minutes, becoming the youngest and fastest para swimmer to do so.
BBVA and the International Finance Corporation have issued a USD15 million first tranche of the world’s first biodiversity bond, which aiming to USD 70 million.