India-Sri Lanka Maritime Deal

On March 28th, India and Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding so that a Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) can be set up by Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) in Colombo. Overview: This MoU was signed during the visit of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 2, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 2, 2022. INDIA – Train service between Jayanagar (Bihar) in India and Kurtha in Nepal, a stretch of 34.5 km, to start from April 2 – Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

UPSC Prelims Daily Current Affairs Test: April 2, 2022

12345 1. Evidence of malaria disease has been found from which of the following sites of Indus civilization? Harappa Lothal Mohenjodaro Mandi 2. With respect to Islam, terms ‘Chador’, ‘Khimar’, Shayla’, Al-Amira’ pertain to which of the following? Festivals Garment ..

Mes Aynak Site

Mes Aynak is a site that is located 40 km southeast of Kabul, Afghanistan. It is located in the Logar Province’s barren region. This region contains the largest copper deposit in Afghanistan. Also, in this region, there are remains to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Manthan- SEBI Ideathon

The Chairperson of SEBI, Madhabi Puri Buch has launched the ideathon ‘Manthan’, to promote innovations. Overview: India is currently well-positioned to develop and use technology in the securities market sector so as to deliver customized solutions at minimal cost to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

FASTER (Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records)

The Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records (FASTER) software has been launched by the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana so that court orders can be transmitted securely and swiftly via electronic mode thus ensuring that judicial orders can ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

UPSC Prelims Daily Current Affairs Test: April 1, 2022

41. Consider the following statements on ‘National Dam Safety Authority’: It has five wings viz policy and research, technical, regulation, disaster and resilience and administration and finance. It aims to resolve any dispute between State Dam Safety Organisation and any ..

Changes in AFSPA

The Central Government has announced the reduction of areas under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the Northeast states of the country. The impacted states are Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur. Overview: In the year 1958, AFSPA ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

MyGov Platform for Jammu and Kashmir

With the aim of achieving the goal of ‘Good Governance’ and taking forward the idea of citizen engagement, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has launched MyGov Jammu and Kashmir. About MyGov Platform Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the MyGov platform ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy

The Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy for the period of 2022-2027 has been cleared by the State Government of Karnataka. This policy will be looking to maintain the state’s reputation as a leader in the field of renewable energy. Overview: This ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs