India has registered the sharpest rise among the Asian economies, with a six-place jump from 43rd to 37th rank on the index due to gains in economic performance.
The United Nations (UN)'s Day of the Seafarer is annually being celebrated across the globe on 25th June to create awareness about seafarers and the challenges they face.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed senior Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill as his envoy on technology to coordinate programs for international digital cooperation.
Reserve Bank of India's Banknote Survey of Consumers' findings has revealed that Rs 100 has the most preferred banknote while Rs 2,000 has the least preferred denomination.