National News

Jyoti Ratre Becomes India’s Oldest Woman to Conquer Mount Everest

• Jyoti Ratre, an entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast from Madhya Pradesh, has made history by becoming the oldest Indian woman to conquer Mount Everest.
• Her triumphant ascent to the summit of the world's highest peak took place exactly six years after Sangeeta Bahl, at age 53, previously held the title of India's oldest woman to climb Mount Everest on May 19, 2018.

International News

World Bank Report: ‘Water For Shared Prosperity’

• The World Bank's report, ‘Water For Shared Prosperity,’ presented at the 10th World Water Forum, underscores the critical importance of water in building equitable societies.
• Amidst global water access disparities intensified by population growth, urbanization, and climate change, the report highlights the need for comprehensive strategies to ensure inclusive water security worldwide.

Awards News

NHPC Honoured with ‘The Economic Times HR World Future Ready Organization Award 2024-25’

• NHPC, India’s leading hydropower company, has been awarded ‘The Economic Times HR World Future Ready Organization Award 2024-25.’
• This prestigious accolade recognizes NHPC's commitment to developing a future-ready workforce and its strategic approach to human resource management.

State News

Jaisalmer’s Desert Park Sanctuary for the Majestic Great Indian Bustard

• In an encouraging development, the annual waterhole census conducted in the National Desert Park, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, has shown a significant presence of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard.
• The survey, conducted using the waterhole technique during the hot summer months, recorded 64 Great Indian Bustards within the park's boundaries.
• This marks a notable increase from the 2022 census, which counted 42 birds using the same method.

Sports News

IPL 2024 Award Winners, Check the Complete List

• The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched the IPL 2024 title, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final. KKR’s Sunil Narine was named the Most Valuable Player and Ultimate Fantasy Player of the Season.
• SRH’s Nitish Kumar Reddy was recognized as the Emerging Player of the Season. Virat Kohli (RCB) won the Orange Cap for most runs, and Harshal Patel (PBKS) took the Purple Cap for most wickets.
• Other award winners included Abhishek Sharma (SRH) for Most Sixes, Travis Head (SRH) for Most Fours, and Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC) for Best Strike Rate. SRH also received the Fair Play Award, while the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad won the Pitch and Ground Award.