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The global airline industry soared to impressive new heights in 2024, operating 15.2 million flights, offering 2.5 billion seats, and covering an astonishing 4.7 trillion available seat kilometres (ASKs). This resurgence highlights the sector’s strong recovery and growing demand for air travel worldwide. Sky-High Flight Operations With 15.2 million flights taking off in 2024, the aviation industry displayed remarkable operational efficiency. Airlines increased flight frequency to accommodate surging demand, reflecting the return of both leisure and business travel. Massive Seat Capacity and Route Expansion Airlines offered 2.5 billion seats, ensuring greater accessibility and connectivity. The total 4.7 trillion ASKs indicate…

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is observed every year on February 19. In 2025, the day will mark the 395th birth anniversary of “Rayatecha Raja”. This day honours the founder of the Maratha Empire, a symbol of leadership, bravery, and self-rule. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born in 1630 at Shivneri Fort near Pune. He was the son of Shahaji Bhosale and Jijabai. His mother, Jijabai along with Dadoji Kondadev shaped his values from a young age. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj developed a deep interest in military strategy. He also demonstrated early leadership skills. Building the Maratha EmpireShivaji Maharaj’s rise to power began…

As of February 17, 2025, over 52.96 crore people have taken a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam during the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. This is the largest gathering in human history for a religious, cultural, or social event. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has flagged alarmingly high levels of faecal coliform bacteria in the waters of Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh, raising serious health concerns for millions of devotees expected to take a holy dip. The latest reports indicate that the river water has failed to meet the required bathing quality standards, making it unsafe for…

Imagine a master artist, meticulously sketching designs onto a canvas. In semiconductor fabrication, this canvas is a silicon wafer, and the artist’s tool is light. Lithography involves projecting light through a mask, a stencil of the desired circuit pattern, onto a photosensitive layer atop the wafer. This process engraves the intricate pathways that allow electrons to dance through microchips, powering our devices. The wavelength challenge: pushing the boundaries Traditionally, Deep Ultraviolet (DUV) lithography, using light with a 193-nanometer wavelength, was the industry standard. However, as the demand for smaller, more powerful chips grew, DUV reached its physical limits. It’s akin…

અમેરિકાએ ભારત માટે હમણા કેટલાક વિવાદ સર્જતાં પગલાં લીધાં છે. અમેરિકામાં ગેરકાયદેસર વસતા ભારતીયોને આ દેશે, હાથેપગે બેડીઓ બાંધીને પાછા ભારતભેગા કર્યા છે. ભારતમાં એ માટે રોષ પ્રવર્તે જ છે. ત્યાં એલન મસ્કે એક ટ્વિટ કરતાં કહ્યું અમેરિકા ભારતને મતદાન વધારવા માટે જે 2.1 કરોડ ડોલરની સહાય આપતું હતું તેને ડોજે રદ કરી છે. આ જાહેરાત પછી તરત વિવાદ ખડો થયો છે. ભારત તરફથી પણ આકરી પ્રતિક્રિયા આપવામાં આવી છે. સવાલ એ કે શું છે ડોજ અને એ કેમ વિવાદાસ્પદ છે. વાત કરીએ તે પહેલાં થોડી પૂર્વભૂમિકા જોઈએ. અમેરિકામાં નવા ચૂંટાયેલા રાષ્ટ્રપ્રમુખ ડોનાલ્ડ ટ્રમ્પે પોતાના દેશમાં સરકાર તરફથી થતા ખર્ચામાં…

India’s leading commodity derivatives exchange, Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has recorded turnover of Rs.52558.31 crores in various futures & option contracts for commodities listed at MCX on 18 February 2025 till 5:00 pm. In which commodity futures accounted for Rs. 9739.14 crores and options on commodity futures for Rs. 42819.06 crores (notional). Bullion Index MCXBULLDEX Feb-25 futures was reached at 20403 point. Commodity Future Contracts: Bullion: In precious metals, Turnover of Gold and Silver variants clocked Rs. 6581.39 crores. GOLD Apr-25 contract was up by 0.49% to Rs. 85473 per 10 gram, GOLDGUINEA Feb-25 contract was up by 0.43% to…

ક્રૂડ તેલના વાયદામાં રૂ. 14નો સુધારોઃ નેચરલ ગેસ, મેન્થા તેલ વધ્યાઃ કોમોડિટી વાયદાઓમાં રૂ. 9739.14 કરોડ અને કોમોડિટી ઓપ્શન્સમાં રૂ. 42819.06 કરોડનું ટર્નઓવરઃ સોના-ચાંદીના વાયદાઓમાં રૂ. 6581.39 કરોડનાં કામકાજઃ બુલિયન ઇન્ડેક્સ બુલડેક્સ વાયદો 20403 પોઇન્ટના સ્તરે દેશના અગ્રણી કોમોડિટી ડેરિવેટિવ્ઝ એક્સચેન્જ એમસીએક્સ પર વિવિધ કોમોડિટી વાયદા, ઓપ્શન્સ અને ઇન્ડેક્સ ફ્યુચર્સમાં રૂ. 52558.31 કરોડનું ટર્નઓવર નોંધાયું હતું. કોમોડિટી વાયદાઓમાં રૂ. 9739.14 કરોડનાં કામકાજ થયાં હતાં, જ્યારે કોમોડિટી ઓપ્શન્સમાં રૂ. 42819.06 કરોડનું નોશનલ ટર્નઓવર નોંધાયું હતું. બુલિયન ઇન્ડેક્સ બુલડેક્સ ફેબ્રુઆરી વાયદો 20403 પોઇન્ટના સ્તરે પહોંચ્યો હતો. કોમોડિટી ઓપ્શન્સમાં કુલ પ્રીમિયમ ટર્નઓવર રૂ. 613.34 કરોડનું થયું હતું. કીમતી ધાતુઓમાં સોના-ચાંદીના વાયદાઓમાં રૂ. 6581.39…

Tesla has kickstarted its hiring process in India, listing 13 job openings in Mumbai across various departments. The roles include sales advisors, service technicians, and business operations analysts, indicating that the company is setting the stage for a strong presence in the country. This move follows the much-anticipated meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the world’s richest man, where multiple issues were discussed, according to their individual posts on X. Among the key topics were electric mobility, investment opportunities, and India’s policy on sustainable transportation. Tesla’s hiring spree suggests the company is looking to establish key operations in Mumbai,…

Costa Rica has agreed to accept migrants deported by the United States under a new repatriation deal. The arrangement, confirmed by the Costa Rican government, will see deported individuals, including those from India and Central Asia, temporarily housed in the country before being sent to their respective home nations. Transit Hub for Deportees The Costa Rican government stated that the deportees will not remain in the country permanently but will be processed before repatriation. The initiative is part of a broader migration agreement with the US, which is funding the entire operation. The deportees will arrive at Juan Santamaría International…

India is set to build its first offshore airport on an artificial island near Mumbai, marking a major leap in aviation and infrastructure. The proposed airport will be developed close to the upcoming Vadhvan Port in Palghar district, enhancing connectivity and boosting economic activity in the region. The airport will be built entirely on reclaimed land, making it the first of its kind in India. The project aligns with the country’s efforts to expand its aviation sector, especially as Mumbai’s existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport struggles with capacity constraints. With Navi Mumbai International Airport under development, this offshore airport…