K9 Vajra: Unstoppable Force of Protection
The South Korean defence company Hanwha Defense provided the technology for the production of 100 new K9 Vajra tracked self-propelled howitzers, which Larsen & Toubro (L&T) produces in India.
Competition Commission of India
The Competition Commission of India order “strikes a blow” at the efforts to accelerate digital adoption in the country, Google said, adding that the order against Android could have far-reaching…
Crisis in the Himalayas
The Joshimath tragedy in Uttarakhand indicates the larger crisis in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region. Uninhibited tourism in this ecologically sensitive area has also put tremendous pressure on the…
Varuna 2023: INDIA FRANCE NAVAL EXERCISE
Varuna 2023: On the Western Seaboard, the 21st iteration of the India-France bilateral naval exercise Varuna got underway on January 16. Although the two navies' joint exercise began in 1993,…
Digital Agriculture
Digital Agriculture: By 2050, there will be 10 billion people on the planet, agricultural acreage will have decreased by half, 20–40% of crop output will be lost to pests and…
Child Marriages and Personal Laws
Child Marriages and Personal Laws: The Supreme Court has decided to investigate whether females as young as 15 years old can marry under personal or customary law, despite the fact…
MV Ganga Vilas: A boost to riverine tourism
The Prime Minister launched the MV Ganga Vilas from Varanasi on Friday, the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries received a symbolic boost.
Henley Passport Index 2023: India is ranked 85th
As per the latest Henley Passport Index 2023, Japanese citizens possess the world's most powerful passport. This is the fifth consecutive year that Japan has topped the list, with visa-free…
NATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2023
National Youth Day 2023: It is also known as Rashtriya Yuva Diwas and is observed on January 12. One of the greatest philosophers and spiritual leaders, Swami Vivekananda, was born…
Online Gaming Policy Draft
Online Gaming Policy Draft: The Ministry of Electronics and IT has released Draft Rules for Online Gaming Policy, an amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics…
Kalasa-Banduri Nala Project
Kalasa-Banduri Nala Project: Karnataka’s decision to go ahead with a water diversion project on the river Mahadayi has escalated its long-standing dispute on the issue with neighboring Goa.
Interstate River Water Disputes Act, 1956
Interstate River Water Disputes Act: Karnataka's CM has said irrigation projects are bogged down by river water sharing disputes and asked the Center to "revisit the Inter-State River Water Disputes…
Artemis I
Artemis I will send a rocket without a crew on a monthlong journey around the Moon. The programme aims to increase women’s participation in space exploration – 30% of its…
National Crime Records Bureau Data
National Crime Records Bureau data are important. You can quote it in any of the answers. Try to remember a rough estimate of data e.g. if data shows “crime rate…
Who was Vannuramma?
The fort of legendry Vannuramma in Nallamala forest in the present day Mydukur Mandal of Kadapa district is trending due to its rundown condition.
What Next on Data Protection Bill?
The government has withdrawn the Personal Data Protection Bill from Parliament as it considers a “comprehensive legal framework” to regulate the online space, including bringing separate laws on data privacy,…
Global Air Report
New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai are among the top 20 most polluted cities in the world in terms of PM2.5 levels, according to the latest State of Global Air report…
Freebies
While hearing a petition demanding the derecognition of political parties that promise “irrational freebies’‘ to voters, the Supreme Court recently called for a balance between welfare measures and loss to…
What is Essential Commodities Act?
The Centre has invoked the Essential Commodities Act of 1955 to ask States to monitor and verify the stocks of Arhar/Tur Dal available with traders.
What is Langya Virus?
A new Langya virus, Langya henipavirus, is suspected to have caused infections in 35 people in China’s Shandong and Henan provinces over roughly a two-year period to 2021.