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Indian Army Deploys Indigenous 4G Mobile Base Station
Indian Military Communication Technology Gets Better on Its Own In a historic move, the Indian Army recently got its first 4G mobile base station made in India. It was built by Signaltron in Bangalore. The purchase was made possible by ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Researchers Develop Anti-Insecticide Fabric That Neutralizes Pesticides
The Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) in Bengaluru has come up with a revolutionary solution, a fabric that kills insects. Pesticides that are based on organophosphates are neutralized by this cloth. This makes it safer for ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Indian Navy Joins World’s Largest Naval Exercise RIMPAC
As a participant in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2024, the Indian Navy has made a strong statement in the world of military exercises. This exercise is the world’s biggest international maritime warfare exercise, and it takes place ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
What Is Snowblind Malware?
As more people use mobile banking, they are enjoying never-before-seen levels of convenience when handling their money. But this change has also caught the attention of hackers who want to steal private user data. Promon, a cybersecurity company, recently found ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
North Korea Fires Missiles Amid US-South Korea Drills
The military of South Korea reported that North Korea fired off two ballistic missiles. This happened just one day after North Korea said it would react “offensively and overwhelmingly” to a new military exercise led by the US that included ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Korea Balloon War
South Korean activists sent posters and USB drives with South Korean media into North Korea in May 2024. This started the latest “balloon war” round between the two countries. The group called “Fighters for Free North Korea” did this, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
What is Teesta Treaty?
In June 2023, when Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, paid a state visit to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that a technical team would go to Bangladesh to talk about how to protect and control the Teesta ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 1, 2024
1. Which state government recently launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin’ scheme’? [A] Maharashtra[B] Odisha[C] Gujarat[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra] Notes:The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Scheme 2024, launched in Maharashtra, offers free education for girls and support ..
Who is Vikram Misri, India’s new Foreign Secretary?
Vikram Misri has been named India’s new foreign secretary. He will start his new job on July 15. Vinay Mohan Kwatra’s term was extended by six months earlier this year, and this selection comes after it. A government statement from ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Global Liveability Index 2024
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) just released its most recent Global Liveability Index, which once again names Vienna, Austria, as the best place to live in the world. The 2024 index, which came out today, rates towns around the world ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs