Today’s Current Affairs: 20th September 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
About: Kumari Sonali
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Naga King Chilli Festival
Naga King Chilli Festival: Seiyhama village in Nagaland celebrated the third edition of the Naga king chilli festival. Naga King Chilli belongs to genus Capsicum of family Solanaceae. It is also known as raja mircha, Bhoot Jolokia and Ghost pepper. It is a spice renowned globally for its extreme heat, which exceeds 1 million Scoville […]
Venus Orbiter Mission : Approved
Venus Orbiter Mission : Approved The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved the development of Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM). Recently, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved the development of Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM). Venus Orbiter Mission is envisaged to orbit a scientific spacecraft […]
Next Generation Launch Vehicle : Approved
Next Generation Launch Vehicle : Approved The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved the development of Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV). Next Generation Launch Vehicle will have 3 times the present payload capability with 1.5 times the cost compared to LVM3, and will also have reusability resulting in low-cost access […]
Simultaneous Elections
Simultaneous Elections: The Union Cabinet approved a proposal for simultaneous elections across the country, aligning polls for the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies, and local bodies across India. The decision came after a high-level committee, chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, submitted its report on the ‘one nation, one election’ plan. Bill 1: Simultaneous elections […]
Bio-RIDE Scheme
Bio-RIDE Scheme: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved continuation of the two umbrella schemes of Department of Biotechnology (DBT), merged as one scheme-‘Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio- RIDE). It is designed to foster innovation, promote bio-entrepreneurship, and strengthen India’s position as a global leader in biomanufacturing and biotechnology. […]
National Board For Wildlife
National Board For Wildlife: The standing committee of the NBWL (SC-NBWL) recently cleared projects such as a transmission line in Little Rann of Kutch, a controversial transmission line project in Goa’s Mollem national park, among others. National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is a statutory board constituted by the Central Government under the Wild Life (Protection) […]
Swabhav Swachhata Sanskaar Swachhata (4S)
Swabhav Swachhata Sanskaar Swachhata (4S): Swabhav Swachhata Sanskaar Swachhata (4S) 2024 campaign was initiated in New Delhi as the theme of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) 2024. Under this, the Central Government is aiming for the time-bound and targeted transformation of highly challenging and unsanitary locations. A key highlight of the campaign is the introduction of […]
Navika Sagar Parikrama II
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: The Indian Navy announced the second women circumnavigation expedition and unveiled the expedition logo. Two Indian Navy women officers, Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K, will embark on a globe-circumnavigating expedition known as Navika Sagar Parikrama II, onboard INSV Tarini. Women Navy officers are being guided by Cdr […]
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan: The Union cabinet recently extended the PM-AASHA price support scheme in agriculture till 2025-26.It is an umbrella scheme aimed at ensuring remunerative prices to the farmers for their produce.
