Prakash Magdum Appointed as New MD of NFDC: Shri Prakash Magdum, a seasoned Indian Information Service (IIS) officer of the 1999 batch, officially assumed charge as the Managing Director of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). With a career spanning over two decades in film, communication, and cultural preservation, Shri Magdum brings a wealth of […]
DRDO & Indian Navy Successfully Test Indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine
DRDO & Indian Navy Successfully Test Indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Navy, successfully conducted combat firing (with reduced explosives) of the indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM). This underwater mine, designed for modern naval warfare, is a cutting-edge addition to India’s defence arsenal and marks […]
Human Development Index 2025
Human Development Index 2025: India improved its rank to 130 out of 193 countries on the Human Development Index (HDI) in 2023, according to the UNDP Human Development Report 2025. This marks a three-place rise from its 2022 rank of 133. India also demonstrated notable improvement in reducing gender inequality, climbing from 108 (out of […]
Yemen Appoints Finance Minister Salem Bin Braik as New Prime Minister
Yemen Appoints Finance Minister Salem Bin Braik as New Prime Minister: Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) appointed Salem Saleh Bin Braik, the country’s long-serving Finance Minister, as the new Prime Minister on May 5, 2025. This decision follows the sudden resignation of Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, who cited constitutional limitations and a lack of authority […]
India’s First Edu City with Foreign Universities Coming Up in Navi Mumbai
India’s First Edu City with Foreign Universities Coming Up in Navi Mumbai: In a landmark move to internationalize India’s education ecosystem, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the development of India’s first Edu City in Navi Mumbai, which will host offshore campuses of global universities. The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) signed Memorandums of […]
Telangana Hosts Miss World 2025
Telangana Hosts Miss World 2025: As the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant unfolds in Telangana from May 10 to 31, 2025, contestants from around the globe are arriving in Hyderabad to partake in this internationally acclaimed event. The Government of Telangana is leveraging the opportunity to highlight the state’s tourism potential and cultural […]
India Strengthens Maritime Surveillance with HawkEye 360 Technology Deal
India Strengthens Maritime Surveillance with HawkEye 360 Technology Deal: India has taken a significant step in enhancing its maritime security by securing a $131 million deal with the United States for cutting-edge surveillance technology from HawkEye 360. This agreement will provide India with advanced capabilities to detect “dark ships” and improve maritime domain awareness in […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 6th May 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 6th May 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
ECINET
ECINET: In a significant step towards streamlining electoral services, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will be launching a single-point digital platform called ECINET. ECINET is a single-point digital platform being developed by the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is a new user-friendly digital interface for the electors and other stakeholders such as the […]
Ghassem Basir Missile
Ghassem Basir Missile: Iran recently unveiled a new solid-fuel ballistic missile named Ghassem Basir. Ghassem Basir Missile is a new medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed by Iran. It is designed to strike targets located more than 1,200 kilometers The missile’s length is estimated to be approximately 11 meters, with an overall weight of roughly 7 […]
