Rajnigandha Achievers Winner Of Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup 2025: The Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup 2025 culminated in a thrilling final, with the Rajnigandha Achievers emerging victorious against Jindal Panther. The match, held in New Delhi, was a gripping contest that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. This prestigious tournament, honoring the […]
Swaminathan S. Iyer Appointed as Whole-Time Member (Life) of IRDAI
Swaminathan S. Iyer Appointed as Whole-Time Member (Life) of IRDAI: The Government of India has approved the appointment of Swaminathan S. Iyer as a whole-time member (life) of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). This appointment has significant implications for the insurance sector, as the IRDAI plays a critical role in regulating […]
Kumbakonam Betel Leaf and Thovalai Flower Garland Receive GI Tag
Kumbakonam Betel Leaf and Thovalai Flower Garland Receive GI Tag: The Kumbakonam betel leaf of Thanjavur and the Thovalai flower garland of Kanyakumari have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by the Government of India. This recognition brings the total number of GI products from Tamil Nadu to 62. The announcement was made after a […]
IIT Madras Pravartak Completes Training of First Batch of Cyber Commandos
IIT Madras Pravartak Completes Training of First Batch of Cyber Commandos: Amid the growing threat of cybercrime, the IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has successfully completed training the first batch of Cyber Commandos on April 1, 2025. This specialized initiative aims to equip law enforcement officers across India with advanced cybersecurity techniques to combat evolving […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 2nd April 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 2nd April 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Alzheimer’s : New Drug Found
Alzheimer’s : New Drug Found A new drug, Gantenerumab, shows promise in slowing early-onset Alzheimer’s while significantly reducing amyloid plaque buildup, a key marker of the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects memory, thinking, and reasoning abilities. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of all […]
Sarhul Festival
Sarhul Festival: The Sarhul Festival, celebrated by adivasi communities in Jharkhand and the Chhotanagpur region, marks the arrival of spring and the new year. Sarhul means “worship of the Sal tree” and signifies the union of the Sun and the Earth, which is essential for life. The Sal tree is considered sacred, believed to be […]
INIOCHOS-25
INIOCHOS-25: Aiming to hone skills against a dozen other counterparts, including the US, Israel, and France, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in biennial multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25. INIOCHOS is a biennial multinational air exercise hosted by Greece’s Hellenic Air Force. It serves as a platform for air forces to hone their skills, […]
India’s GST Collections Surge 9.9% YoY in March 2025
India’s GST Collections Surge 9.9% YoY in March 2025: India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections witnessed a strong growth of 9.9% year-on-year (YoY) in March 2025, reaching Rs 1.96 lakh crore. This marks a significant rise in indirect tax revenue, reflecting steady economic activity and increased compliance. The gross GST collection for March stood […]
Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project
Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project: The Parbati Hydroelectric Project (Stage II) is a run-of-the-river project under construction in Sainj, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. It proposed to harness the hydro potential of the lower reaches of the Parbati River (major tributary of the Beas River). The river is proposed to be diverted with a concrete gravity dam at Village […]
