Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron: The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy, comprising INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Veera, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on 6th February 2025. This visit is part of the Long-Range Training Deployment to Southeast Asia, strengthening maritime cooperation and fostering mutual understanding. The squadron had previously […]
International Buddhist Confederation Unveils Triservices Trek
International Buddhist Confederation Unveils Triservices Trek: The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) is set to launch the Lord Buddha Trination Triservices Expedition, a historic initiative uniting the armed forces of India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. This unique motorcycle expedition will commence from Lumbini, Nepal (the birthplace of Lord Buddha) and conclude in Galle, Sri Lanka, covering […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 8th February 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 8th February 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
International Criminal Court : In News
International Criminal Court : In News U.S. President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel, a close U.S. ally. It is the only permanent international criminal tribunal. It was established in 2002 by an international agreement, the Rome Statute, on 17 July 1998. The […]
Kanjar Tribes
Kanjar Tribes: A teenage member of Kanjar nomadic tribe was beaten to death by his fellow tribe members near Chainpur Bazaar in East Champaran district, Bihar, recently. The Kanjar are a nomadic tribe of North India and Pakistan. They are most concentrated in the fertile and more densely populated areas of the Indus River valley […]
Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launch Systems
Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launch Systems: The Union Defence Ministry recently signed contracts worth ₹10,147 crore for a variety of ammunition for the Army’s Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launch Systems (MRLS). It is a battle-proven, all-weather, indirect area fire Artillery Weapon System. It was developed by DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE). It was first used […]
Navigation with Indian Constellation
Navigation with Indian Constellation: ISRO recently faced a setback in its mission to position the NVS-02 satellite in the desired orbit due to thruster failure, but is working on alternative strategies to utilise the satellite in its current elliptical orbit for the NavIC navigation system. It is India’s regional navigation satellite system designed to provide […]
Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary: The 2025 annual bird count at Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary recorded an unprecedented surge in waterfowl, with a total of 1,53,719 birds of 97 species, according to officials. Pong Dam Lake (also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar) is a manmade reservoir formed due to the construction of Pong Dam […]
Social Security Cover for Gig Workers
Social Security Cover for Gig Workers: The 2025 Budget introduced health insurance and identity registration for gig workers to improve their social security. While this addresses basic welfare needs, challenges in enforcement and sustainability remain.The gig workforce constitutes 12% of the global labour market (World Bank) and is expected to reach 23.5 million in […]
Watershed Yatra
Watershed Yatra: Union Minister Rural Development launched the “Watershed Yatra”, a national-level mass outreach campaign to promote community participation in watershed development under WDC-PMKSY 2.0. A nationwide outreach campaign to mobilize community participation in watershed development and conservation. Part of the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY 2.0). Focuses on improving […]
