Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Celebrates 125 Years of Studying the Sun

• The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), celebrated the 125^th anniversary of the renowned Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO) on 1 April 2024.
• This milestone event was dedicated to commemorating the history of KSO, honoring its scientists, and acknowledging its significant contribution to astronomy in India.
• The KSO is home to a digital archive containing 1.2 lakh digitized solar images along with thousands of other daily recordings of the Sun dating back to the early 20^th century.

Forbes Billionaires 2024 List

• Forbes, the American business magazine, published its "Forbes World's Billionaires List 2024.
• The Top 200," showcasing 200 Indian individuals, an increase from 169 in the previous year.
• The total wealth of these Indian billionaires is a record $954 billion — up 41 per cent from $675 billion in 2023.
• Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, leads the list in India with a net worth of $116 billion, marking a substantial 39.76% rise from $83 billion the previous year.
• This achievement also places him as the first Asian to join the elite $100 billion club.
• Ambani maintains his rank as the ninth wealthiest individual globally and holds the titles of India's and Asia's wealthiest person.

One Vehicle, One FASTag’ Norm Implemented

• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has implemented the 'One Vehicle, One FASTag' policy.
• It is designed to discourage the use of a single FASTag for multiple vehicles or the association of multiple FASTags with a single vehicle.
• This new norm has come into effect from 1^st April 2024.

PepsiCo’s Investment in Ujjain

• The upcoming facility in Ujjain will become PepsiCo India's second manufacturing site in the country, dedicated to producing beverage flavors specifically tailored for the Indian market.
• This initiative aligns with PepsiCo's strategy of creating products "In India, for India."
• Currently, PepsiCo operates a similar plant in Channo, Punjab.

Sebi Launches SCORES 2.0

• SCORES 2.0, an enhanced version of the Complaint Redress System (SCORES) by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has been introduced to bolster mechanisms for handling investor complaints.
• This upgraded system incorporates automated routing, supervision by designated authorities, and streamlined processes.
• SEBI Complaint Redress System (SCORES) is an online platform launched in June 2011.