English Currrent Affairs
September 14, 2023
Introduction Hindi Diwas, celebrated on September 14th every year, holds a special place in the hearts of Indians. It marks the adoption of Hindi as the official language of the Indian Republic and serves as a reminder of our...
July 15, 2023
Preparing for the Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) exam requires a strategic approach and consistent effort. Here are some steps you can follow to enhance your preparation: 1. Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the RAS exam pattern, including the...
February 24, 2023
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi’s Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puruskar) for the year 2019, 2020 and 2021 in New Delhi on February 23, 2023. Shri G. Kishan Reddy,...
February 22, 2023
The Union Territory of Ladakh has created history by successfully conducting its maiden 21-km trail running event in sub-zero temperature at 13,862 feet high Pangong Tso. Guinness World Record It was registered in the Guinness World Record as the world’s...
February 22, 2023
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince has recently revealed their big plans for a massive new proposed project in the country’s capital Riyadh called Mukaab. The gigantic cube-like structure is aiming to transform downtown Riyadh through new fascinating things. It looks like...
February 20, 2023
The Centre launched a national-level ‘hackathon’ called “KAVACH-2023” on Thursday (16 FEBRUARY). What Is KAVACH 2023? KAVACH 2023 is a unique national hackathon jointly conducted by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, AICTE, Bureau of Police Research and Development, and...
February 19, 2023
The Indian Air Force has come out with an innovative solution “Vayulink” that would help pilots to deal with bad weather and also provide them jammer-proof uninterrupted communication with the base station. The data link communication uses the Indian Regional...
February 19, 2023
India and Japan will kick off an exercise ‘Ex Dharma Guardian’ at Camp Imazu in Shiga Province, Japan from February 17 to March 2, 2023. The Indian Army contingent arrived at the exercise location on February 12, 2023. Exercise ‘Dharma...
February 17, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘Aadi Mahotsav’, the mega National Tribal Festival today (February 16), at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi. This year, it is being organised from February 16 to 27. Ministers of State for Tribal Affairs,...
February 17, 2023
Neal Mohan, an Indian-American, is set to become the next chief executive officer (CEO) of YouTube, replacing Susan Wojcicki who on Thursday (16 FEB 2023) announced that she is stepping down from her role. Susan Wojcicki spent nine years as...
February 14, 2023
Today India is observing the fourth anniversary of the ghastly Pulwama terror attacks in which 40 of our brave CRPF jawans were martyred triggering a nationwide outrage and despair. An indebted India, on the fateful day of February 14 remembers the heroes who laid...
February 13, 2023
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 229 km Delhi to Jaipur stretch of the 1,386 km Delhi to Mumbai mega expressway in Rajasthan’s Dausa on Sunday 12 February 2023. The inauguration was done on the 200th birth anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati....
February 12, 2023
The Geological Survey of India has discovered 5.9 million tonnes of inferred resources (G3) of lithium, which is used for making electric vehicle (EV) batteries, for the first time in the country at Salal-Haimana in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)’s Reasi...
February 11, 2023
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur declared the Khelo India Winter Games third edition open in Gulmarg on Friday (10 February). The Union Minister was joined by Honourable Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, other...
February 10, 2023
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is preparing a pilot project on QR code-based Coin Vending Machine (QCVM) in collaboration with a few leading banks. What is QR Code-based Coin Vending Machine (QCVM)? “The QCVM is a cashless coin...
February 9, 2023
PhonePe has introduced ‘UPI International,’ a facility with which PhonePe users travelling to international destinations can pay foreign merchants via UPI, and in the currency of that country. PhonePe has become the first Indian fintech company to enable payments abroad....
February 8, 2023
More than 8,500 people have been killed and thousands injured by a huge earthquake which struck south-eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, in the early hours of Monday morning. The earthquake, which hit near the town of Gaziantep. ...
February 7, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s helicopter factory — the Asia’s largest chopper manufacturing facility — in Tumakuru district of Karnataka. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai were also present for...
February 6, 2023
Earlier, the recruitment process for Agniveers followed a different order. Under the new process for recruiting ‘Agniveer’, the army has announced an important change. Now, aspirants will now have to first appear for an online common entrance examination (CEE), followed...
February 5, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been pegged as the world’s most popular leader with an approval rating of 78 percent . PM Narendra Modi has been pegged as the world’s most popular leader with an approval rating of 78...
February 3, 2023
Former PM Manmohan Singh conferred Lifetime Achievement Honour in UK. Former PM Manmohan Singh conferred Lifetime Achievement Honour in UK. The Honour, announced at an awards ceremony last week, will be handed over to Dr Singh in New Delhi...
February 2, 2023
World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on February 2nd to raise awareness about the vital role that wetlands play in our ecosystem. World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on 2 February. The day is observed to create awareness among people...
February 1, 2023
Every year, India celebrates the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Day on 1 February. The Indian Coast Guard observes ‘Raising Day’ on February 1 every year. This year the ICG–which is fourth largest coast guard across the globe– will be commemorating...
January 27, 2023
India becomes the second country in the world today after China to start the ‘trade-plus-one’ (T+1) settlement cycle in top listed securities. After China, India will become the second country in the world to start the ‘trade-plus-one’ (T+1) settlement...
January 26, 2023
The 2023 edition of Indian Navy’s major maritime exercise TROPEX, is currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region. The Indian Navy has initiated a major maritime exercise called TROPEX-23 in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The theatre-level biennial exercise will...
January 26, 2023
(History, Importance & Facts) Republic Day is celebrated on January 26 to commemorate the day on which the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950. Every year, Republic Day is celebrated on January 26 to commemorate the day on...
January 24, 2023
Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as the 41st prime minister of New Zealand. New Zealand’s ruling Labour Party on Sunday (22 Jan) selected Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as its leader and the 41st prime minister of the...
January 19, 2023
21st edition of Naval Exercise VARUNA between India and France. According to Ministry of Defence 21st Edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between India and France- Exercise VARUNA commenced on the Western Seaboard on 16 January 2023 . The exercise...
January 19, 2023
Over 1.44 lakh Womaniya MSE on GEM have fulfilled over 14 lakh orders worth Rs 21,265 Crore. The Government’s public procurement initiative Government eMarketplace (GeM) has registered over 1.44 lakh Udyam-verified women-led micro and small enterprises (MSEs) under its Womaniya...
January 7, 2023
(Invitation Management System) Defence Ministry has launched an online portal where one can get tickets and passes for Republic Day parade and Independence Day Events. As part of the Government’s e-governance initiative, an online Invitation Management Portal (www.aamantran.mod.gov.in) was launched...
January 5, 2023
World Braille Day is observed every year on January 4 in honour of Louis Braille, the Frenchman who invented a reading and writing system for the blind and visually challenged. World Braille Day marked on January 4, 2023. It...
December 31, 2022
The Indian Air Force successfully test-fired the extended range version of BrahMos air launched missile against a ship target from a SU-30MKI aircraft . “The missile achieved the desired mission objectives in the Bay of Bengal region. With this, IAF...
December 31, 2022
(Paper III- Technology) The Defence Ministry has cleared a proposal to procure around 120 Pralay ballistic missiles, which will be deployed along the borders with China and Pakistan. Know about Pralya Missile: Pralay is a Hindi word which means “apocalypse”...
December 28, 2022
(Paper I- Indian History & Culture) Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japanese Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) are set to hold their maiden bilateral air exercise, Veer Guardian 23. Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japanese Air Self Defence Force...
December 28, 2022
(Paper I- Indian History & Culture) The government of India has organised interactive and participative programmes all over the country to inform and educate the citizens, especially the young children, about the story of exemplary courage of the Sahibzades. Prime...
December 23, 2022
PMKKK (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kaam Karyakram) (Paper II- Governance) The Minister of Minority Affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha informed that the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK) has now...
Japan announced a $320 billion plan for a military build-up, the biggest since the Second World War.
December 23, 2022
(Paper II- International Relation- Japan) This five-year plan will make the country the world’s third-biggest military spender after the United States and China. Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s cabinet approved Japan’s three key security documents. Reason : Japan announced a $320...
December 23, 2022
(Paper II- Governance) The Delhi government on Friday launched the Delhi Robotics League for school students of the national capital. This league is a unique, first of its kind tournament to be organised at the school-level across the country. Through...
December 16, 2022
India has successfully carried out night trials of the Agni V nuclear-capable ballistic missile which can hit targets beyond 5,000-5,500 km . The nuclear-capable ballistic missile was fired from Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha on December 2022....
