Current affairs 15 June 2024

Mumbai, Delhi luxury real estate among top 5 globally: Knight Frank.

• Mumbai and Delhi's luxury real estate markets have shown remarkable growth, ranking 3rd and 5th globally in Knight Frank's prime global cities index.
• Outperformed by Manila and Tokyo, with notable growth rates of 11.5% for Mumbai and 10.5% for Delhi.
• While Mumbai and Delhi soared, Bengaluru saw a decline in luxury home prices, demonstrating varied regional dynamics.

India to remain fastest growing Asia-Pacific economy, says Moody's.

• Moody's report highlighted India's continued dominance as the fastest-growing economy in the Asia-Pacific region for the second half of 2024.
• Driven by strong domestic demand, infrastructure initiatives, and private sector investment, supporting sustained economic momentum.
• The positive outlook for the Indian banking system, due to robust economic growth, underpins financial stability.

Nepal Capital Kathmandu to host International Tourism Fair.

• Kathmandu is set to host an international tourism fair aimed at promoting global tourism, sustainable development, and cultural exchange.
• Countries participating in the fair include Nepal, India, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, the Maldives, the USA, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, Dubai, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Bhutan.

Zomato sets Guinness World Record in Mumbai.

• Zomato earned the world record for organizing the largest first-aid lesson at a single venue.
• Zomato trained their delivery partners in Mumbai so that they could provide medical aid during critical roadside emergencies
• Over 30,000 Zomato delivery partners are now professionally trained to provide medical aid and help.
• Deepinder Goyal - The founder and CEO of Zomato.

Indian Army launches "Vidyut Rakshak" monitoring system.

• Vidyut Rakshak, developed by the Army Design Bureau (ADB) was launched here by Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi.
• Vidyut Rakshak is an Internet of Things-enabled integrated generator monitoring, protection, and control system.
• Vidyut Rakshak was developed by Major Rajprasad R S and was displayed recently during the 'Exercise Bharat Shakti'.