50 Start-ups Exchange Programme

India and Bangladesh have initiated a start-up exchange programme to foster collaboration and partnership between the entrepreneurial communities of both countries. The programme aims to explore opportunities, share knowledge, and enhance cooperation in various sectors. The first group of 10 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

NIRSpec Instrument Finds Water Around the Comet Read

The James Webb Space Telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery, uncovering the presence of water around a main belt comet in our solar system. Detection Using the James Webb Space Telescope Astronomers employed the NIRSpec instrument on the James Webb ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : May 16, 2023

41. India signed a mobility pact that will allow 42,000 Indians to work, with which country? [A] Italy[B] Israel[C] USA[D] Australia Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Israel] Notes:India and Israel have inked a mobility pact that will allow 42,000 Indian ..

Odisha Millet Mission

The Odisha Millet Mission (OMM) has emerged as a significant initiative by the Odisha government to revive millet cultivation and support farmers in the state. Under this flagship program, the government has successfully procured a substantial quantity of ragi or ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Spring 2023 Economic Forecast

The European Commission recently revised its growth outlook for the European continent for the years 2023-2024, demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of various challenges. Despite an anticipated winter slump and a looming energy crisis resulting from Russia’s aggression against ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: May 16, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 16, 2023 INDIA Union Minister Hardeep S Puri launches mega campaign ‘Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shehar’. Odisha expands Special Development Council (SDC) intervention in the tribal areas, from nine to ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – April 26, 2023 [Mock Test]

41. Consider the following statements regarding scripts of India: Sharda is the original script of Mizoram. The Nagari, Sharada, and Siddham scripts all descended from the Gupta script, which descended from Brahmi. Brahmi is mostly written from left to right and its each ..

INS Mormugao Successfully Fires Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile

The Indian Navy achieved a significant milestone as the guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao successfully conducted its maiden firing of a Brahmos Supersonic cruise missile. The firing, which resulted in hitting the ‘Bulls Eye,’ showcased the Navy’s self-reliance and enhanced ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

UTSAH Portal and PoP Portal

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has taken significant steps towards improving the quality and effectiveness of higher education in India. Two new portals, namely the ‘UTSAH’ portal and the Professor of Practice (PoP) portal, have been launched with the aim ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Great Grandfather Tree

In a forest in southern Chile, there stands a remarkable tree that has captured the attention of scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. Known as the “Great Grandfather,” this ancient tree is believed to be the oldest in the world, with ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs