Page-15 of GKToday Archives: April, 2023

Mission 50K-EV4ECO

SIDBI has recently launched the pilot version of the Mission 50K-EV4ECO to promote the growth and development of value chain of India’s electric vehicle industry. It is expected to promote EV adoption and strengthen associated infrastructure in the country. Mission ..

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Incident Management Services

India is known to have one of the deadliest road systems in the world, with fatal accidents happening every few minutes. In response to this alarming issue, the country’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has launched a program ..

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Puthandu (Tamil New Year)

The Tamil community celebrates the beginning of their New Year with great fervor and joy. This festival is known as Puthandu, which translates to “new year,” or Puthuvarudam, which means “new age.” Date and Celebration Puthandu usually falls on the ..

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Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve

Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is located in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, making it one of the few tiger reserves in India that spans across two states. It is also the largest tiger reserve in India, covering a total ..

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Buzi Bridge in Mozambique

The Buzi Bridge in Mozambique was virtually inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar. It has been built by India as part of the 132 km Tica-Buzi-Nova-Sofala Road project. This newly constructed bridge is a practical example of India-Mozambique ..

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Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year)

Pohela Boishakh is a cultural festival celebrated in Bangladesh and the Bengali-speaking Indian states like West Bengal. Also known as Bengali New Year, this festival is a time for people to come together and celebrate their traditions and values while ..

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Bohag Bihu 2023

Bohag Bihu is a seven-day festival of joy and abundance celebrated in Assam, a northeastern state of India. It is also known as Rongali Bihu or the spring festival, which signifies the onset of the seeding season. This year, Bohag ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 29, 2023 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following statements with respect to ‘effective altruism’: It advocates using evidence and reason to figure out how to benefit others. It works on an earning to give model. Choosing cancer research over an orphanage is an example ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : April 15, 2023

1. Which portal is launched by Central Bureau of Narcotics to simplify the licensing and EXIM authorizations? [A] Ice Gate 2.0 Portal[B] Unified Portal of Central Bureau of Narcotics[C] Adarsh Seva Portal[D] Nav Nirman Portal Show Answer Correct Answer: B ..

Water Footprint of Large AI Models

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the world by providing unprecedented benefits to industries ranging from healthcare to finance. However, a recent study by the University of Colorado Riverside and University of Texas at Arlington, titled “Making AI Less Thirsty,” sheds ..

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