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ITBP Establishes New Company Operative Base in Chhattisgarh

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has opened a new Company Operative Base (COB) in Kutul, Chhattisgarh. This area is a stronghold for Naxalite activity. The establishment of the...

February 7, 2025

Russia’s Iskander-1000 Missile

The Iskander-1000 missile, developed by Russia, represents advancement in tactical ballistic missile technology. Following the dissolution of the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, Russia has accelerated its...

February 7, 2025

Furlough and Parole in Indian Law

Furlough and parole are two legal terms related to the temporary release of prisoners in India. They serve different purposes and are governed by distinct rules. Recently, the...

February 7, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 7, 2025

1. Consider the following: Taiwan Bajo de Masinloc Paracel Island Spartley Island Which of the following is the correct order of the above locations based on their geographical...

February 7, 2025

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 7, 2025

1. Which country has developed Iskander-M tactical ballistic missile? [A] Russia[B] China[C] Japan[D] South Korea Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Russia] Notes:Russia is reportedly starting large-scale production of...

February 7, 2025

New Fungal Disease Threatens Ginger Crops in Karnataka

In 2024, researchers from the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode discovered a new fungal disease affecting ginger crops in Kodagu, Karnataka. The disease, caused by...

February 6, 2025

RBI’s Monetary Policy and Rate Cut Expectations

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is currently navigating a complex economic landscape. Recent analysis suggests that the RBI’s monetary policy committee (MPC) may not deliver the expected...

February 6, 2025

Import Duty Waiver on Life-Saving Drugs

The Union Budget 2025 introduced changes to import duties on life-saving drugs. The government has waived import duties on 36 essential medications and reduced it for an additional...

February 6, 2025

India Develops Vaccine Candidate Against H5N1

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is spearheading the development of a human vaccine candidate against the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1. This initiative comes in response...

February 6, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 6, 2025

1. In the context of High Entropy Alloys (HEAs), consider the following statements: HEAs are composed of multiple elements in almost equal concentrations. HEAs can only be synthesized...

February 6, 2025

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