Taurus Missiles: Russia warned Germany that any Ukrainian strikes using Taurus missiles would be considered direct participation in the ongoing conflict.The Taurus KEPD-350 is a long-range, air-launched cruise missile capable of precision strikes on fortified and high-value targets. Developed by jointly developed by the European missile manufacturer MBDA and Saab Bofors Dynamics (Germany and Sweden […]
Month: April 2025
Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD)
Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD): A study commissioned by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser has recommended rolling back the 2015 order mandating Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) installation across all coal plants. FGD installation should be mandated only for plants burning imported or high-sulphur coal (>0.5% sulfur content), not for all coal plants. Findings: 92% […]
2-day Conclave on Buddhism in Arunachal Pradesh
2-day Conclave on Buddhism in Arunachal Pradesh: A two-day conclave titled ‘Buddha Dhamma and the Culture of Northeast India’ will be held in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, starting from April 21, 2025. This event is significant as it aims to highlight the impact and spread of Buddhism in the Northeast region of India, emphasizing its role […]
India’s Economy to Grow by 6.5% in 2025 : UNCTAD Forecast
India’s Economy to Grow by 6.5% in 2025 : UNCTAD Forecast India is set to maintain its position as the fastest-growing major economy in 2025 with an impressive 6.5% GDP growth, according to the latest “Trade and Development Foresights 2025” report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). While global economic […]
India Set to Become Fastest-Growing Major Aviation Market by 2026
India Set to Become Fastest-Growing Major Aviation Market by 2026: India is poised to become the world’s fastest-growing large aviation market by 2026, according to Airports Council International (ACI). While China remains significantly ahead in overall aviation market size, India’s growth is being fuelled by increasing demand for air travel among its vast population, where […]
Government Clarifies No GST on UPI Transactions Above ₹2,000
Government Clarifies No GST on UPI Transactions Above ₹2,000: The Finance Ministry of India has categorically denied any plans to impose Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions over ₹2,000. The Ministry termed such claims as false, baseless, and misleading. Reinforcing the government’s commitment to promoting digital payments, the clarification emphasizes […]
Pilot Program of ANPR-FASTag-based Barrier-Less Tolling System
Pilot Program of ANPR-FASTag-based Barrier-Less Tolling System: Satellite-based Tolling System will be launched from 1st May 2025 to replace the current FASTag-based toll collection, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have officially denied any such decision. Instead, the government has announced a pilot implementation of […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th April 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th April 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
WAVES 2025 – Anti-Piracy Challenge
WAVES 2025 – Anti-Piracy Challenge: A key initiative under “Create in India” to promote indigenous innovation in Digital Content Security. The Anti-Piracy Challenge is a flagship initiative under the Create in India Challenge, part of WAVES (World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit) 2025. Organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, WAVES […]
Meghayan-25
Meghayan-25: The Indian Navy hosted the 3rd edition of its Meteorological and Oceanological Symposium, titled Meghayan-25. The event commemorated the formation of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and celebrated World Meteorological Day 2025 (23rd March every year). Meghayan-25 was held under the WMO Day 2025 theme, ‘Closing the Early Warning Gap Together’, which highlights the […]
