Daily Current Affairs / India becomes world's third largest unicorn ecosystem
Category : National Published on: September 04 2021
· Hurun Research Institute has released the Hurun India Future Unicorn List 2021, according to which India is the third largest unicorn/startup ecosystem in the world.
· America is on top followed by China in second place.
· According to the list there are 51 rhinos in India. There are 396 unicorns in the United States and 277 in China.
Important facts
About the unicorn
v Zilingo unicorn tops the ranking in India with USD 310.
v Zilingo is headquartered in Singapore. Bengaluru is the top Indian city in terms of number of unicorns headquartered in a city.
v Bengaluru has 31 unicorns followed by Mumbai with 12 rhinos.
Iraq has confirmed the complete withdrawal of U.S.-led coalition forces from its federal territory, moving towards bilateral security cooperation with the US.
Read More....Scientists have discovered a new microscopic crustacean species, Indiaphonte bijoyi, in Lakshadweep’s Kavaratti lagoon.
Read More....ICICI Bank has approved Sandeep Bakhshi’s reappointment as MD & CEO till October 2028, subject to regulatory approvals.
Read More....NASA’s Artemis II mission will send astronauts around the Moon for the first time since 1972, with launch planned in February.
Read More....Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ₹6,950 crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project to improve connectivity and protect wildlife.
Read More....China’s population declined for the fourth straight year in 2025 due to falling birth rates and rising deaths.
Read More....UNDESA has projected India’s economic growth at 7.4% for the current fiscal year, driven by strong consumption and investment.
Read More....Micron Technology will acquire a Taiwanese semiconductor facility for $1.8 billion to expand DRAM production.
Read More....Indian Railways has significantly improved safety and infrastructure, with nearly 80% of tracks now supporting speeds above 110 kmph.
Read More....Japan has initiated steps to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant as part of its shift toward cleaner energy.
Read More....