Indian Pangolin : Illegal Trafficking International non-profit organization TRAFFIC recently reported that 1,203 pangolins had been found in illegal wildlife trade in India from 2018 to 2022. The Indian pangolin, also called thick-tailed pangolin and scaly anteater is native to the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the eight species of pangolins found. They are […]
Month: February 2023
REAIM 2023
REAIM 2023: The world’s First International Summit on the Responsible Use of Artificial intelligence in the Military (REAIM 2023) was held in the Hague, Netherlands. Themes: Mythbusting AI: Breaking Down the Characteristics of AI Responsible deployment and use of AI Governance frameworks Objectives: Putting the topic of ‘responsible AI in the military domain’ higher on […]
Special Marriage Act
Special Marriage Act: Several interfaith couples including some celebrities chose to marry under a secular personal law i.e. through the Special Marriage Act, of 1954. The Special Marriage Act of 1954 (SMA) was passed by Parliament on October 9, 1954. It governs a civil marriage where the state sanctions the marriage rather than the religion. […]
DUSTLIK 2023: India-Uzbekistan Military Exercise
DUSTLIK 2023: India-Uzbekistan Military Exercise India and Uzbekistan conducted the fourth edition of the DUSTLIK 2023 military exercise in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. During the exercise, the countries trained their troops in multi-domain operations and shared their skills. India’s GARHWAL Rifles from the Western Command participated in the exercise. And from Uzbekistan, the North Western Military command […]
World Day Of Social Justice 2023 : Theme
World Day Of Social Justice 2023: Theme Social justice provides equal social, political, and economic opportunities for all. The World Day of Social Justice is celebrated by the United Nations and several other international organizations on February 20. The main objective of observing world social justice day is to spread awareness of the relationship between […]
49th Meeting Of GST Council
49th Meeting Of GST Council: The 49th meeting of the council was recently chaired by Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitaraman. Outstanding GST cess dues to the states were cleared. Highlights: GST on liquid jaggery, pencil sharpeners, and tracking devices was reduced A report of the GST Appellate Tribunal was adopted; certain modifications were introduced Capacity-based […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th February 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th February 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Mammatus Clouds : Picture Released By NASA
Mammatus Clouds : Picture Released By NASA NASA released a Picture of the day which was Mammatus Clouds. Mammatus is a cellular pattern of pouches hanging underneath the base of a cloud, typically a cumulonimbus raincloud, although they may be attached to other classes of parent clouds. Mammatus may appear as smooth, ragged or lumpy […]
Aadi Mahotsav : Inauguration
Aadi Mahotsav : Inauguration The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the tribal festival “Aadi Mahotsav”, a two-week-long exhibition in New Delhi. The Mahotsav celebrates the spirit of tribal culture, crafts, cuisine, commerce and traditional art is an annual initiative of the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation Limited (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. TRIFED […]
MQ-9B Sea Guardian
MQ-9B Sea Guardian: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will provide Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for engines of US’s MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft System as India is in discussions to buy 30 MQ-9B drones to enhance its surveillance capabilities along the China border and the Indian Ocean region. In another announcement, Germany based HENSOLDT and […]
