New Accreditation Reforms for IITs and HEIs

A recent government panel report on accreditation and rankings in higher education institutes (HEIs) has put forth a comprehensive proposal to enhance the evaluation and assessment processes. The recommendations aim to bring Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other HEIs ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

MH60R Helicopter Successfully Lands and Takes Off from INS Kolkata

The Indian Navy recently achieved a significant milestone with its newest helicopter, the MH-60R, also known as Romeo. The helicopter successfully carried out its maiden landing and take-off from INS Kolkata, an indigenously designed and constructed destroyer. This development marks ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – April 30 – May 1, 2023 [Mock Test]

41. Identify the lake from the statements given below: Kallada River is the major source of water for this lake. It is called the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala. It is a Ramsar site. Choose the correct answer using the ..

Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit

The development of the ‘Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit’ in Assam took a significant step forward with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between multiple organizations. The MoU was signed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

UK’s Semiconductor Strategy

The UK government has recently announced a significant investment in the domestic semiconductor industry, aiming to bolster its innovation and competitiveness. However, the announcement has faced criticism for falling short compared to the spending race witnessed in the US and ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

African Plume Heatwave

The United Kingdom is bracing itself for unprecedented heat wave conditions as meteorologists warn of the arrival of the African Plume, a meteorological phenomenon that brings scorching temperatures from the Sahara desert to Europe. The impact of this weather system ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Zorawar Light Tank

The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T), a private sector firm, are jointly developing the light tank Zorawar. This collaborative effort aims to enhance India’s defense capabilities in the mountainous border regions, specifically targeting the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Kudumbashree Celebrates Silver Jubilee

President Droupadi Murmu, during her recent visit to Kerala, inaugurated the silver jubilee celebrations of Kudumbashree, the largest self-help group network in the country. Celebrating 25 Years of Kudumbashree The event celebrating the silver jubilee of Kudumbashree provided the opportunity ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Panthera and Oxford University’s WildCRU Collaborate to Protect Lions

Lions in Africa have been facing a significant decline in their populations due to various threats. Oxford University’s Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) and Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization, are collaborating to address this concern. Appointment of Andrew ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

World Health Statistics 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented devastation worldwide, leading to millions of lives lost and significant disruptions to global health. In a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO), the true magnitude of the pandemic’s toll on human lives ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs