Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System – Update (March, 2023)

The Indian Army has proposed the acquisition of an indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) to fill critical capability gaps in high-altitude regions. The proposal is expected to be approved by the Ministry of Defence, after which orders can ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission

The PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission was launched in October 2021 with an aim to strengthen healthcare infrastructure across India. With a budget of Rs.64,180 crore, the mission has three aspects: strengthening public health institutions, building an IT-enabled disease ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

What is National Commission for Protection of Child Rights?

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body in India established by the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act of 2005.  This year marks the 18th foundation day of NCPCR. It is celebrated ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

What is Phyllurus fimbriatus?

Phyllurus fimbriatus, a new species of gecko, has been discovered on an uninhabited Queensland Island of Australia. It was found by Associate Professor Conrad Hoskin during a four-day survey of Scawfell Island, about 50 km offshore from Mackay in north ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Jan Aushadhi Train

The Jan Aushadhi Train was flagged off recently in New Delhi by union ministers Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw. It was launched as part of the week-long celebrations commemorating the Jan Aushadhi scheme. This is the second such ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

CBIP Award 2022

CBIP Award 2022 was conferred recently to NTPC Limited for the ‘Outstanding Contribution in Power Generation’. The award recognizes the role of Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station – the largest power station in India – in efficiency and high-level power ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News