Indian Navy’s First Woman Helicopter Pilot: Sub Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev made history at INS Rajali, Arakkonam, when she became the first woman in the Indian Navy to fly a helicopter. Last week, this important milestone was reached during the passing out parade. The 102nd Helicopter Conversion Course was completed. During the event, Vice Admiral […]
Month: June 2024
Banking Current Affairs : 11th June 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 11th June 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc MoM Signs MoU with Central TB Division To Collaborative On Tuberculosis Elimination by 2025: The Ministry of Mines (MoM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Central Tuberculosis (TB) Division of Ministry of Health & Family […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 10th June 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 10th June 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Child Nutrition Report, 2024
Child Nutrition Report, 2024 UNICEF has released its Child Nutrition Report 2024, highlighting the severe level of Child Food Poverty globally. The inability of children, especially in early childhood (first five years), to access and consume a nutritious and diverse diet. Key Findings of the Report: 27% of children globally; 40% in India (2nd highest […]
Duty Drawbacks
Duty Drawbacks: Starting from June 5th, 2024, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has initiated electronic disbursal of duty drawback amounts directly to exporters’ bank accounts through the Public Finance Management System (PFMS). Duty drawback, governed by section 75 of the Customs Act, 1962, refunds customs duty on imported or excisable materials […]
Nagi And Nakti Bird Sanctuaries: Added To Ramsar List
Nagi And Nakti Bird Sanctuaries: Added To Ramsar List Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries in Bihar’s Jamui district are now recognized under the Ramsar Convention, bringing India’s total Ramsar sites to 82. Nagi-Nakti Wetland in Bihar’s Jamui district, nestled within the Jhajha forest range, are man-made reservoirs surrounded by dry deciduous forests and hills. Developed […]
India Exim Bank Opens Nairobi Office To Boost East Africa Trade
India Exim Bank Opens Nairobi Office To Boost East Africa Trade: The Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) recently opened its East Africa Representative Office in Nairobi, Kenya. This is part of a plan to grow its business around the world. The goal of this project is to improve India’s trade and business ties […]
Sebi Wins ‘Best Business Regulator’ Award In Asia Pacific
Sebi Wins ‘Best Business Regulator’ Award In Asia Pacific: According to The Asian Banker, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was recently given the “Best Conduct of Business Regulator” award for the Asia-Pacific area. This award, which was given in an event in Hong Kong, shows how important SEBI has been in improving […]
Non-Permanent Members Of The UNSC
Non-Permanent Members Of The UNSC: Pakistan, Panama, Somalia, Denmark, and Greece have been elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for a two-year term starting in 2025. This marks Pakistan’s 8th term as a non-permanent member India has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council 8 times, the last […]
AUKUS Alliance And Its Pivot To France
AUKUS Alliance And Its Pivot To France: The article discusses the AUKUS alliance among the US, UK, and Australia to bolster military capabilities against China, including sharing nuclear submarine technology. AUKUS, a trilateral partnership formed in 2021, aims to bolster security and defence interests, primarily countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. It entails deeper […]