In News India’s spirit of self-dependence in the military and its women’s power stood out during the Republic Day parade. More about the news Self-dependence in the military: The Army’s British-era 25-pounder guns — which traditionally offered the symbolic 21-gun salute — were replaced by the indigenous 105-mm Indian Field Guns (IFG). The Indian Army […]
In News Recently, the ISRO chairman confirmed the launch of India’s first mission to study the Sun by mid of 2023. Key Takeaways The primary payload Visible Line Emission Coronagraph (VELC) for Aditya-L1 was recently handed over to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). The Aditya-L1 mission will […]
In News India has invited Egypt as a special guest for the G-20 summit which shows our age-old relationship. The President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, was the chief guest at the 74th Republic Day parade. India-Egypt relations Historical: India and Egypt, two of the world’s oldest civilizations, have enjoyed a history of close contact […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Days after Shehbaz Sharif signal, India invites Pakistan’s Foreign Minister (International Relations) What is the present status of Bilateral Relations between India-Pakistan? recent developments and future prospects . GS 2 10 Sisi to meet Modi, Murmu today; six agreements being […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 4 Mass mortality of Olive Ridley turtles in A.P. raises concerns (Environment) Learn facts related to Olive Ridley Turtles GS 2 6 The new and dark interpretations of ‘We the People’ (Constitution) What does ‘We the People mean in […]
In News A conference of the Directors General of Police of all the states and union territories was held in Delhi. About Conference It is an annual feature which is organised by the Intelligence Bureau Its deliberations are presided over by the Director, IB, who is considered primus inter pares among the senior-most police officers […]
In News Prime Minister named 21 largest unnamed islands in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands after Param Vir Chakra awardees. More in News The naming was done on the occasion of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s 126th birth anniversary, which is officially observed as Parakram Diwas (Day of Valor). A proposed memorial will be set up […]
In News Celebrated Indian architect Dr Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi has died at the age of 95. About BV Doshi He was an urban planner and educator and was one of the most distinguished Indian minds in the world of architecture. In the modern architecture that emerged in India after Independence, he epitomised the more artistic […]
In News Recently, Norovirus cases have been detected in Kerala. About Virus The virus has been circulating among humans for over 50 years and is thought to be one of the primary causes of gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines). The virus is estimated to kill 200,000 persons globally every year, with most deaths […]
In News The Army has initiated the process to acquire three niche technologies to sharpen its combat edge, including 130 tethered drone systems for surveillance purposes for a long duration and 100 robotic mules for logistics requirements in far-flung border areas. About Tethered drone system It comprises drones that come with a ground-based tether station […]