Tupolev Tu-160M: The Russian President recently unveiled the newly modernised Tupolev Tu-160M nuclear-capable strategic bomber at Kazan Aviation Plant. Tupolev Tu-160M is a modernised version of a Cold War-era bomber that the former Soviet Union would have deployed in the event of nuclear war to deliver weapons at long distances. It is a Russian supersonic […]
Month: February 2024
Exercise Dosti
Exercise Dosti: Indian and Sri Lankan coast guard ships reached the Maldives recently to take part in the trilateral coast guard exercise Dosti 16. Dosti 16 is the 16th edition of the exercise. The Coast Guards of the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka, along with observers from Bangladesh, are participating in Dosti 16 to enhance […]
Cabinet Committee On Security
Cabinet Committee On Security: The Cabinet Committee on Security recently cleared the acquisition of over 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles for deployment on its warships. Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional, meaning, they are not mentioned in the Indian Constitution. They are partly designed to reduce the burden on the Union Cabinet by allowing smaller groups […]
6th Regional Dialogue Of Secretaries Of Security Councils/National Security Advisers
6th Regional Dialogue Of Secretaries Of Security Councils/National Security Advisers: The 6th Regional Dialogue of Secretaries of Security Councils/National Security Advisers (NSA) on Afghanistan was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. India reiterated its collective approach to combating terrorism as stated in the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR 2593). The Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan is […]
Banking Current Affairs : 23rd Feb 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 23rd Feb 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the proposal of the Department of Water Resources, RD & GR for the continuation of a centrally sponsored Scheme, […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 23rd Feb 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 23rd Feb 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Rani Chennamma
Rani Chennamma: Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Rani Chennamma’s rebellion, social groups across India are organizing a national campaign called “Naanoo Rani Chennamma” (I am Rani Chennamma too). This campaign aims to empower women to fight against patriarchal, anti-democratic, and casteist forces in the country, drawing inspiration from Rani Chennamma’s legacy of courage and resistance. […]
Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara
Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara: The Prime Minister of India extended greetings at the start of the largest tribal festival, Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara Medaram Jathara (primarily celebrated by the Koya tribe) is the largest tribal religious congregation in the world, held biennually, with approximately 10 million people converging on the place, […]
Sustainable & Inclusive Development Of Natural Rubber Sector (SIDNRS) Scheme
Sustainable & Inclusive Development Of Natural Rubber Sector (SIDNRS) Scheme: The financial assistance for the Rubber sector under the ‘Sustainable & Inclusive Development of Natural Rubber Sector (SIDNRS)’ has been increased by 23% from Rs 576.41 crore to Rs 708.69 crore for the next 2 financial years (2024-25 and 2025-26). The government has also announced […]
Annual NeSDA Way Forward Report 2023
Annual NeSDA Way Forward Report 2023: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has released the ‘Annual NeSDA Way Forward Report 2023’, showing that Jammu & Kashmir dominated with 1,117 e-services mapped on the NeSDA Way Forward Dashboard. The report is based on the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) Framework. This framework […]