Page-29 of GKToday Archives: April, 2023

Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (Long Range)

April 4, 2023

The defence ministry recently signed a deal worth over Rs 1,700 crore for the procurement of the Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (Long Range), commonly known as NGMMCB (LR). This deal, in combination with the BrahMos missiles, will strengthen ..

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Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism

April 4, 2023

Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 has been passed by Parliament, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to address climate change. With the new arrangements taking effect from 1 July 2023, the reformed Safeguard Mechanism aims to ..

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Coastal Kerala Geckoella

April 4, 2023

Scientists have made a new discovery of a species of lizard from the coastal forests of northern Kerala. The species, named Cyrtodactylus (Geckoella) chengodumalaensis, is a ground-dwelling gecko that was discovered by a team of researchers led by Ishan Agarwal ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 4, 2023

April 4, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 4, 2023 INDIA 10th Edition of annual Indian – Sri Lankan bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-2023 commences at Colombo. Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar today extended greetings on ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 18, 2023 [Mock Test]

April 4, 2023

1. Consider the following statements with respect to the Animal Welfare Board of India: It was constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act. It is a statutory advisory body under the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Rukmini Devi ..

Combined Commanders Conference

April 3, 2023

The Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) is an annual event where India’s top military commanders come together to discuss and brainstorm on military matters and national security. The conference serves as a platform for the country’s military leaders to exchange ideas, ..

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Akash Weapon System and ₹8,161 Crore BDL Contract

April 3, 2023

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) signed a contract worth ₹8,161 crore with the Ministry of Defence for the production and supply of Akash Weapon System (AWS) for two regiments of the Indian Army. This Hyderabad-based defence public sector unit is gearing ..

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Lynx-U2 Fire Control System

April 3, 2023

The Defence Ministry recently signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of 13 indigenously developed Lynx-U2 fire control systems. The contract is worth over ₹1,700 crore. It will be placed in the new generation offshore patrol ..

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Dissolution of the National League for Democracy

April 3, 2023

Myanmar, also known as Burma, has been in political turmoil since the military coup on February 1, 2021. The military junta, led by General Min Aung Hlaing, seized power and detained the country’s elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and ..

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What is Sarbat Khalsa?

April 3, 2023

The Sarbat Khalsa, a term meaning “all congregation,” refers to a traditional assembly of all factions of Sikhs (Khalsa) to discuss political, social, and religious issues of great importance to the community. The idea of a deliberative assembly of Sikhs ..

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