Sweden’s NATO Membership: Hungary’s parliament voted to approve Sweden’s bid to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), making it the 32nd nation to join the alliance. NATO, a vital transatlantic military and political alliance, ensures collective security for its member countries. Established in 1949 by 12 founding nations, with a majority from Europe and […]
Mission Utkarsh
Mission Utkarsh: The Ministry of Ayush and the Ministry of Women and Child Development have partnered to enhance the nutrition of adolescent girls through Ayurveda interventions as a part of Mission Utkarsh. Under Mission Utkarsh, 15 central ministries or departments will work to elevate districts at the bottom, to state and national averages. In the […]
Flue-Cured Virginia
Flue-Cured Virginia: The Government of India has taken several measures to support Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka Flue-cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco is a type of tobacco leaf that is cured by exposing it to heat in a flue, or enclosed space. This process removes moisture from the tobacco leaves while […]
Women Exporters In The Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund
Women Exporters In The Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund: The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have jointly launched a USD 50 million global fund called the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund. The aim of this fund is to assist women-led businesses and women entrepreneurs in developing economies and […]
Tawi Festival : Jammu And Kashmir
Tawi Festival : Jammu And Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir is set to host the annual ‘Tawi Festival’ from March 1st to 4th, 2024. Centered on the banks of the river Tawi flowing through Jammu city, the event will showcase the region’s vibrant cultural legacy through arts, cuisine, literature and folk traditions. The festival is being […]
Obelisks : New Virus-Like Life-Forms
Obelisks : New Virus-Like Life-Forms A new genetic entity dubbed ‘obelisks’ has recently been discovered in abundant numbers inside bacteria inhabiting the human gut and mouth. This never-before-seen biological construct displays unique characteristics unlike other known viruses or cell types, prompting researchers to classify obelisks as a third fundamental domain that could help better understand […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 29th Feb 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 28th Feb 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Precision Farming
Precision Farming: Garuda Aerospace highlights Precision Farming with Kisan Drone at Krishi Darshan Expo. Krishi Darshan Expo 2024 hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, served as a comprehensive platform for showcasing the latest agricultural technologies and innovations. Precision farming also known as precision agriculture (PA), is a farming management strategy that leverages […]
South Asia’s Largest Ammunition And Missile Complex
South Asia’s Largest Ammunition And Missile Complex: Adani Group has inaugurated South Asia’s largest ammunition and missile complex in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh spanning 500 acres. This facility is poised to become one of the region’s most extensive integrated ammunition manufacturing complexes, producing high-quality small, medium, and large-caliber ammunition for the armed forces, paramilitary forces, and […]
Inauguration Of Three Significant Space Infrastructure Projects By PM Narendra Modi
Inauguration Of Three Significant Space Infrastructure Projects By PM Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated three significant space infrastructure projects: SLV Integration Facility (PIF) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Semi-cryogenics Integrated Engine and Stage Test (SIEST) facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri and Trisonic Wind Tunnel at Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, Thiruvananthapuram. […]
