What is Bharat-NCAP?

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the launch of India’s own crash-testing program, Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP), aimed at improving road safety standards for motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. The program will award star ratings to vehicles ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Committee Recommends Standardized Tenures and Selection Procedures for Akademi Leaders

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended the establishment of uniform tenures and selection processes for the heads and governing bodies of autonomous institutions overseen by the Ministry of Culture. The report highlighted the need for consistency among institutions like the ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Mysuru Palace to Become Plastic Free

The iconic Mysuru Palace, a must-visit landmark for tourists, is set to achieve a significant milestone by becoming ‘plastic-free.’ This collaborative effort involves the Mysuru District Administration, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), and Mysuru Palace Board. Following the successful model at ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Uttarakhand Government’s Comprehensive Survey of Disaster-Prone Areas

The Uttarakhand government has taken steps to conduct a thorough survey of cities and towns prone to disasters, with tenders having been invited for the project. The Director of Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Centre, Shantanu Sarkar, noted that the ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

BRICS’s New University Ranking System

Education ministers from the BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—have collectively decided to launch an independent university ranking system. The move comes as a response to criticisms regarding existing rankings and their lack of comprehensive data. During a ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Green Hydrogen Standards

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India has achieved a notable milestone by establishing the benchmark for producing green hydrogen within the nation. Green hydrogen, considered environmentally friendly due to its minimal carbon footprint, is now defined as ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Gene-edited Mustard

The utilization of oilseeds extends beyond oil extraction, with their protein-rich meal serving as a vital ingredient in livestock, poultry, and aqua feed. Rapeseed-mustard, a significant oilseed in India, contributes 42.6% to vegetable oil production and 30.3% to meal production. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Kerala’s Rs 2,400-crore Waste Management Project

Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the Rs 2,400-crore Kerala Solid Waste Management Project (KSWMP) as part of the ‘Malinya Muktham Navakeralam’ campaign, aiming for a garbage-free state. Industries Minister P Rajeeve unveiled innovative designs for material collection and resource ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 20-21, 2023

41. Matangini Hazra, who was seen in the news, was a woman freedom fighter from which state? [A] Assam[B] West Bengal[C] Karnataka[D] Odisha Show Answer Correct Answer: B [West Bengal] Notes:During her address to the nation on the eve of ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 21, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 21, 2023 INDIA The lander module of Chandrayaan-3 is expected to touch down on the surface of the moon on August 23: ISRO. An unmanned testing aircraft of DRDO crashed ..