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Karnataka Mandates Reporting of Snakebite Deaths

On February 20, 2024, the Health Department of Karnataka state directed all government and private health facilities to compulsorily notify snakebite envenoming cases and resultant fatalities by invoking...

February 20, 2024

What is ‘Dand Patta’ Maharashtra’s State Weapon?

On the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary on Monday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced the ‘dand patta’ or gauntlet sword as the official state weapon....

February 20, 2024

Who is the New Vice Chief of Indian Army?

On 19th February 2024, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff after Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar. Lt Gen Dwivedi...

February 20, 2024

Who are ‘2023 Jnanpith Award’ recipients?

On February 18th 2024, the Jnanpith Selection Board named famous Indian poet, lyricist and filmmaker Gulzar along with eminent Sanskrit scholar and educator Jagadguru Rambhadracharya as joint recipients...

February 20, 2024

What is ‘New Maratha Reservation Bill’?

The Maharashtra government-led by CM Eknath Shinde approved the draft of the bill for 10% Maratha reservation in education and government jobs. Maharashtra government earlier held a special...

February 20, 2024

India’s First Private Spy Satellite Ready for Launch

As per latest reports, India’s  first dedicated surveillance satellite constructed entirely by a domestic company, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), is slated to launch from a SpaceX rocket...

February 20, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 20, 2024

1. Melghat Tiger Reserve, recently seen in the news, is located in which state? [A] Gujarat[B] Maharashtra[C] Karnataka[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra] Notes:The Kula Mama...

February 20, 2024

Who was Alexei Navalny?

Background Alexei Navalny was a prominent Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist. He was the leader of the Russia of the Future party and a vocal critic of...

February 19, 2024

What is ‘ANUVADINI’- AI Tool?

The Government of India has directed all school and higher education institutions across the country to make available digital study material in Indian languages for every academic course...

February 19, 2024

India’s $57 Billion Futuristic Tank Development Program

The Indian Army plans to acquire 1,770 technologically advanced Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs) under a $57 billion indigenous project to replace its ageing Russian-origin T-72 fleet after...

February 19, 2024

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