BEL Signs ₹2,906 Crore Deal with MoD for Indigenous LLTR (Ashwini) Radar: India’s air defence capabilities, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a ₹2,906 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the procurement of the Low-Level Transportable Radar (LLTR) Ashwini. The radar, developed indigenously by DRDO’s Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE), is […]
US Travel Ban 2025
US Travel Ban 2025: US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a travel ban on citizens from 43 countries in 2025. The proposed ban, which is still under review, categorizes countries into three lists—Red, Orange, and Yellow—based on the severity of restrictions. The Red List consists of 11 countries facing complete visa suspension, while the […]
ADB Launches “Frontier Seed” to Boost Private Sector Growth and Ocean Impact in the Pacific
ADB Launches “Frontier Seed” to Boost Private Sector Growth and Ocean Impact in the Pacific: evelopment Bank (ADB) has launched the Frontier Seed (Pacific) program to support local businesses, strengthen capital markets, and promote sustainable economic growth in the Pacific region. The initiative focuses on developing local industries and fostering inclusive and resilient economies. Under […]
Dr. Lakshmi Venu Appointed as Vice Chairman of TAFE
Dr. Lakshmi Venu Appointed as Vice Chairman of TAFE: Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE) has appointed Dr. Lakshmi Venu as its Vice Chairman. Dr. Lakshmi has been serving as a Director at TAFE and brings vast experience in farm mechanisation and the auto component sectors. Her appointment highlights the company’s commitment to strengthening its […]
Stuart Young Sworn in as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
Stuart Young Sworn in as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago: Stuart Young is set to be sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago during a formal ceremony at the President’s House in St. Ann’s. He will take over the leadership from the outgoing Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley, who has […]
Chhattisgarh Set to Introduce a More Stringent Anti-Conversion Law
Chhattisgarh Set to Introduce a More Stringent Anti-Conversion Law: The Chhattisgarh government, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, is planning to introduce a stricter anti-conversion law to curb illegal religious conversions in the state. Although the state already has the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Act, 1968, Home Minister Vijay Sharma announced that a new […]
Telangana Government Launches ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam’ Scheme to Boost Self-Employment
Telangana Government Launches ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam’ Scheme to Boost Self-Employment: Move to promote self-employment and economic development, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy launched the ‘Rajiv Yuva Vikasam’ Scheme on the premises of the Telangana Legislative Assembly. The scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to unemployed youth from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th March 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th March 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Bhadra River
Bhadra River: Two youths from Rajasthan drowned in the Bhadra River recently. Bhadra River is the east-flowing river in Karnataka. It begins at the Western Ghats range and flows across the Deccan Plateau. The tributaries Somavahini, Thadabehalla, and Odirayanahalla join it. The river flows across the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. The Bhadra meets the Tunga River […]
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: Despite being a rare disease globally, Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) remains a serious health concern in Uttar Pradesh due to low measles vaccination coverage. It is a progressive and usually fatal brain disorder related to measles (rubeola) infection. SSPE tends to occur several years after a person has measles, even though the […]
