Indian Navy Hosts 3rd Mahasagar Summit: The Indian Navy successfully conducted the third edition of the Mahasagar summit, continuing its flagship outreach initiative for maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Held virtually under the theme, “Training Cooperation to Mitigate Common Maritime Security Challenges in the IOR,” the summit brought together senior leaders from […]
Month: November 2024
Bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics : India
Bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics : India India has officially submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, marking a significant step in realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of hosting the prestigious event. The bid was submitted by the Indian Olympic Association […]
IREL (India) Limited and Kazakhstan’s UKTMP have formed a joint venture
IREL (India) Limited and Kazakhstan’s UKTMP have formed a joint venture: Indo-Kazakh collaboration, IREL (India) Limited, a CPSU under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), and Kazakhstan’s Ust-Kamenogorsk Titanium and Magnesium Plant JSC (UKTMP JSC) have inked a joint venture agreement to establish IREUK Titanium Limited, aimed at producing titanium slag in Odisha, India.
IDFC FIRST Bank Launches Real-Time International Money Transfer Tracking
IDFC FIRST Bank Launches Real-Time International Money Transfer Tracking: IDFC FIRST Bank, in partnership with Swift, has introduced a groundbreaking real-time tracking service for international money transfers. Available on its award-winning mobile app and internet banking platforms, this service positions IDFC FIRST Bank as the first Indian bank to offer end-to-end traceability for cross-border payments. […]
International Day for the Prevention of Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
International Day for the Prevention of Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict: The United Nations observes the International Day for the Prevention of Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict each year on November 6 to raise awareness and encourage global efforts to protect the environment in times of conflict. […]
Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar Launches ‘Shilp Samagam Mela 2024’ and Unveils ‘TULIP’ Platform
Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar Launches ‘Shilp Samagam Mela 2024’ and Unveils ‘TULIP’ Platform: The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment inaugurated the ‘Shilp Samagam Mela 2024’ with a grand opening at Dilli Haat, New Delhi. Organized by key Corporations under the Ministry, including the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC), National […]
Royal Enfield Launches EV Brand “Flying Flea”
Royal Enfield Launches EV Brand “Flying Flea”: Royal Enfield has recently unveiled its highly anticipated electric vehicle (EV) brand, “Flying Flea”, an homage to one of the brand’s most iconic models. The original Flying Flea was a compact, lightweight motorcycle designed in the 1940s for military use during World War II. Engineered to be air-dropped […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 5th November 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 5th November 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Iron Beam
Iron Beam: Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’, designed to use a high-power laser to down projectiles, will be operational within a year, according to reports. The Iron Beam, also known as Magen or Light Shield, is a new laser-based missile defence system developed by Israel. It is a 100kW class High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) that […]
Alstonia scholaris
Alstonia scholaris: Even though Cyclone Dana triggered heavy rain in Kolkata, it did bring relief to those with allergies and asthma, as the heavy showers led to chhatim trees (Alstonia scholaris) shedding flowers that have a strong fragrance. Alstonia scholaris, commonly called blackboard tree, scholar tree, milkwood, or devil’s tree in English, is an evergreen […]
