Operation Kagar: Telangana Chief Minister recently said there should be a national-level debate on Operation Kagar. It is a large-scale counterinsurgency initiative launched by the Indian government in 2024, aimed at dismantling the Maoist (Naxalite) insurgency, particularly in the “Red Corridor” spanning Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and neighbouring states. Under this operation, around 1 lakh paramilitary troops, […]
Month: May 2025
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd.
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd.: Reliance NU Suntech recently signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India, to develop and commission Asia’s largest single-location integrated solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) project. Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) is the leading Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) dedicated […]
Depot Darpan Portal
Depot Darpan Portal: The government recently said it will soon launch the Depot Darpan portal and mobile application, with an objective to ensure that the food storage depots meet the highest quality and performance standards. Depot Darpan Portal is an initiative of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India. Conceived […]
World Press Freedom Day 2025
World Press Freedom Day 2025: May 3, 2025, marks the observance of World Press Freedom Day, a globally recognized occasion that honors the critical role of a free, independent, and pluralistic media in a democratic society. Celebrated annually since 1993, the day highlights the growing challenges faced by journalists worldwide from censorship to violence and […]
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari Appointed Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari Appointed Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force: Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari PVSM AVSM VM officially assumed the position of Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF). A highly decorated officer with over three decades of distinguished service, Air Marshal Tiwari brings with him deep operational […]
Lakkundi Group of Monuments Proposed for UNESCO Tentative List
Lakkundi Group of Monuments Proposed for UNESCO Tentative List: The ancient group of temples and monuments in Lakkundi and surrounding areas in Karnataka, built during the Kalyana Chalukya period (10th–12th century CE), are being finalised for inclusion in UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage Sites. The State government has partnered with INTACH to prepare and […]
Indigenous Dhruv Helicopter Cleared for Military Use After Crash Probe
Indigenous Dhruv Helicopter Cleared for Military Use After Crash Probe: The Army and Air Force variants of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), have been officially cleared for operations. This decision comes after a three-month grounding prompted by a fatal crash of an Indian Coast Guard Dhruv in January […]
India Champions Global Chemical & Waste Governance at BRS COPs 2025
India Champions Global Chemical & Waste Governance at BRS COPs 2025: India reaffirmed its leadership in environmental governance at the BRS COPs 2025 in Geneva. Led by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, the Indian delegation advocated for sound management of chemicals and wastes, access to finance and technology for developing countries, and pushed for action on […]
Sujata Chaturvedi Appointed As A UPSC Board Member
Sujata Chaturvedi Appointed As A UPSC Board Member: Ms. Sujata Chaturvedi, an accomplished civil servant with over three decades of experience, has joined the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as a Member. With a rich professional background spanning both state and central government roles—including as Secretary in the Department of Sports—her appointment is seen as […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 2nd May 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 2nd May 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
