Sanjeev Raina Appointed ITBP Additional Director General: Sanjeev Raina, a 1987-batch ITBP officer, has been appointed Additional Director General (ADG) in the India-China LAC guarding force. It is only the second time in the ITBP when a cadre officer has been elevated to the ADG post, the second highest rank in the force after the […]
Day: August 27, 2024
Asian U-15 Junior Badminton Championships 2024
Asian U-15 Junior Badminton Championships 2024: 14-year-old Tanvi Patri from Odisha, India, has etched her name in the annals of badminton history. Patri clinched the women’s singles title at the prestigious Asian U-15 Junior Championships 2024, held in Chengdu, People’s Republic of China, from August 20-25, 2024
Asian Surfing Championships 2024
Asian Surfing Championships 2024: The national team secured a silver medal at the prestigious Maruhaba Cup, a team event at the Asian Surfing Championships 2024. The competition, held in Thulusdhoo, Maldives, concluded on Sunday, marking a new chapter in India’s surfing history
Nasscom Appoints Sindhu Gangadharan as New Chairperson
Nasscom Appoints Sindhu Gangadharan as New Chairperson: The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom), India’s premier IT industry body, has announced a significant change in its leadership. Sindhu Gangadharan, the Managing Director of SAP Labs India, has been appointed as the new chairperson of Nasscom.
Maharashtra Adopts Unified Pension Scheme Ahead of Assembly Polls
Maharashtra Adopts Unified Pension Scheme Ahead of Assembly Polls: Maharashtra has become the first state to adopt the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for its employees, just hours after the central government introduced the scheme. This decision is poised to benefit approximately 13.5 lakh state employees across various sectors
Tata AIA Life Launches ‘Sampoorna Raksha Promise’
Tata AIA Life Launches ‘Sampoorna Raksha Promise’: Tata AIA Life Insurance has recently unveiled its latest offering in the term insurance segment – Sampoorna Raksha Promise. This innovative product is designed to provide enhanced financial security to policyholders and their families, addressing various aspects of life insurance needs.
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 26th August 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 26th August 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Sonoluminescence
Sonoluminescence: It is a fascinating phenomenon where small gas bubbles in a liquid emit a brief flash of light when exposed to intense sound waves. This phenomenon was first observed in 1934 by two German engineers studying sonar, a method of using sound waves for navigation similar to how bats operate. The process begins when […]
National Quantum Mission : India’s First Quantum Computer Set For Launch
National Quantum Mission : India’s First Quantum Computer Set For Launch India’s first quantum computer set for launch under National Quantum Mission. The National Quantum Mission is set to advance India’s quantum technologies across four key verticals: quantum computing, communication, measurement and sensing. The mission has been allocated nearly ₹6,000 crore, with plans to establish […]
National Medical Register (NMR) Portal
National Medical Register (NMR) Portal: The Union Health Minister recently launched the National Medical Register Portal in New Delhi. National Medical Register (NMR) Portal is a portal of the National Medical Commission (NMC) for the registration of all MBBS doctors eligible for registration in India. The NMR is mandated under Section 31 of the National […]
