Equity infusion of ₹10,700 crore: The Union Cabinet approved an equity infusion of ₹10,700 crore for the Food Corporation of India (FCI) on Wednesday. This move is expected to reduce FCI’s dependency on high-interest debt for funding its large-scale food distribution efforts. It aligns with the government’s ongoing strategy to enhance food security and minimize […]
Max Verstappen’s phenomenal win at the Brazil Grand Prix
Max Verstappen’s phenomenal win at the Brazil Grand Prix: Max Verstappen’s phenomenal win at the Brazil Grand Prix has left the Formula 1 world in awe. Despite starting in 17th place, Verstappen stormed to victory under challenging rain-soaked conditions at Sao Paulo’s Interlagos circuit.
Donald Trump Set to Back in the White House as 47th President of USA
Donald Trump Set to Back in the White House as 47th President of USA: Donald Trump has clinched a critical victory in Wisconsin, securing 276 electoral votes—well above the 270 needed—to reclaim the White House as America’s 47th president. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump expressed gratitude for the “extraordinary […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 6th November 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 6th November 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Yanadi Tribe : In News
Yanadi Tribe : In News Three children of the Yanadi tribe who went missing from their homes at Kalekhanpeta in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, were traced recently. Yanadis are one of the major scheduled tribes of Andhra Pradesh. They are among the most vulnerable tribal groups in India. They live in extreme conditions of poverty and […]
Kalka-Shimla Railway : In News
Kalka-Shimla Railway : In News Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister recently urged the Central government to explore the possibility of running trains on the Kalka-Shimla narrow-gauge railway, a UNESCO world heritage site, on green hydrogen. It is a narrow-gauge railway in North India which traverses a mostly mountainous route from Kalka (Haryana) to Shimla (Himachal Pradesh). […]
Central Water Commission : Study
Central Water Commission: Study Glacial lakes and other water bodies across the Himalayan region saw a 10.81% increase in area from 2011 to 2024 due to climate change, signalling a heightened risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), according to a Central Water Commission’s (CWC) report. It is a premier technical organization of India in […]
Water Sports Activities At Gobind Sagar Lake
Water Sports Activities At Gobind Sagar Lake: Himachal Chief Minister recently inaugurated water sports activities at Gobind Sagar Lake. It is a manmade reservoir located in the Una and Bilaspur districts of Himachal Pradesh. It is named in honour of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. Its source is the Bhakra Dam on the […]
LignoSat : Launched Into Space
LignoSat : Launched Into Space The world’s first wooden satellite LignoSat built by Japanese researchers was launched into space in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration. LignoSat”, a fusion of “ligno” (the Latin word for wood) and “satellite”. It is developed through collaborative research and development by a team comprising […]
Who Was Ralengnao Bob Khathing?
Who Was Ralengnao Bob Khathing? Defence Minister inaugurated the Major Ralengnao ‘Bob’ Khathing Museum of Valour at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. Ranenglao ‘Bob’ Khathing was born on February 28, 1912, in Manipur’s Ukhrul district. He was a Tangkhul Naga. During World War II he became the first Manipuri to get the King’s Commission. He was […]
