Saraswati Samman Award 2022: Tamil writer Sivasankari was presented with the ‘Saraswati Samman’ 2022 for her book of memoirs Surya Vamsam. Saraswati Samman Award is given annually for outstanding literary works in 22 Indian languages in the last 10 years. It is among the highest recognitions in the field of Indian literature. The selection follows […]
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Palk Strait : Ferry Service
Palk Strait : Ferry Service India and Sri Lanka recently launched a ferry service across the Palk Strait under a new roadmap for greater connectivity. Palk Strait is a strait that lies between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the island nation of Sri Lanka. The strait is named after Robert Palk, who was […]
David’s Sling Air-Defense System
David’s Sling Air-Defense System: Israel recently confirmed using its David’s Sling air-defense system to intercept a Hamas rocket. David’s Sling is an Israeli medium-range air defense system designed to defeat short-range ballistic missiles, large-caliber rockets, and cruise missiles. Co-developed with the United States, it occupies middle part of Israel’s sophisticated and multi-layer air-defense network, between […]
Banking Current Affairs : 14th Oct 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 14th Oct 2023 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc RBI Imposes ₹5.4 Crore Penalty On Paytm Payments Bank: The RBI imposed a ₹5.4 crore penalty on Paytm Payments Bank for failing to comply with guidelines regarding KYC (Know Your Customer), cybersecurity and other regulatory requirements. South […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 14th Oct 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 14th Oct 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Aerosol Increase In Hindu Kush-Himalaya-Tibetan Plateau Region
Aerosol Increase In Hindu Kush-Himalaya-Tibetan Plateau Region: A new analysis by the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Physical Research Laboratory has shown that the Hindu Kush-Himalaya-Tibetan Plateau region has been witnessing an alarming increase in aerosol levels. Aerosols are tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in air or as a gas. Aerosols can be natural, […]
USS Gerald R Ford
USS Gerald R Ford: The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier strike group has arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea amid the Israel conflict with Hamas. USS Gerald R Ford is US Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier. The ship was named in tribute to Ford, who was president from 1974 […]
Project Nilgiri Tahr
Project Nilgiri Tahr: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister recently launched ‘The Nilgiri Tahr’ project for the conservation of Tamil Nadu’s state animal. Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered mountain ungulate endemic to the southern part of the Western Ghats. Scientific Name: Nilgiritragus hylocrius Locally, the animal is called ‘Varayaadu’. They are known for their gravity-defying skills in […]
Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI 5.0)
Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI 5.0): Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI 5.0), a campaign of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will conclude all 3 rounds on 14th October 2023. Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI 5.0) Launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Objective is to enhance immunization coverage for all vaccines provided under the […]
141st International Olympic Committee Session : Inauguration
141st International Olympic Committee Session : Inauguration Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session on 14th October 2023. The 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session, will be held at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai. IOC session is being held in India after a gap of about 40 […]
