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9 Years of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

On February 18, 2025, the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) celebrated its nine-year anniversary. Launched in 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this scheme has become a...

February 18, 2025

Successful Test of Matsya-6000

India’s Deep Ocean Mission is making strides with the development of the Matsya-6000 submersible. This project, led by the National Institute of Ocean Technology, aims to enhance India’s...

February 18, 2025

Delhi Earthquake Risks

Recently, Delhi experienced a shallow earthquake, denoting its seismic vulnerabilities. This was followed by minor tremors reported by Bihar, Odisha and all the way to Sikkim. This recent...

February 18, 2025

India-US Underwater Domain Awareness Cooperation

India and the United States have recently intensified their collaboration in underwater domain awareness (UDA). This focus emerged during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, where they...

February 18, 2025

New India Co-operative Bank Crisis and DICGC’s Role

The New India Co-operative Bank in Mumbai faces turmoil following allegations of a Rs 122 crore fraud. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed strict restrictions on...

February 18, 2025

Changes in Chief Election Commissioner Appointment Process

Recently, meeting took place involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. This meeting was convened to appoint a successor to...

February 18, 2025

ISRO Develops World’s Largest Vertical Propellant Mixer

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has made advancement in its quest for self-reliance within the space sector. On February 13, 2025, ISRO announced the successful development of...

February 18, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 18, 2025

31. With reference to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), which of the following statements is/are correct?  EVMs are designed to record a maximum of 2,000 votes, ensuring efficient and reliable performance...

February 18, 2025

Kalyana Chalukyas

Recent archaeological discoveries in Kankal village, Vikarabad district, have revealed three Kannada inscriptions from the Kalyana Chalukya era. The inscriptions date back to the reign of Emperor Someswara-III...

February 18, 2025

6th Edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian

The sixth edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian is set to take place at Mount Fuji, Japan from February 25 to March 9, 2025. This joint military exercise between...

February 18, 2025

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