NTPC-NPCIL Agreement on Joint Development of Nuclear Power Plants

India is a developing country with a growing demand for energy. To meet this increasing demand for electricity, the country is turning towards nuclear power. In this regard, the state-run company NTPC has signed a supplementary joint venture agreement with ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Swachhata Pakhwada

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs celebrated Swachhata Pakhwada from 16th to 30th April 2023. This annual event is a part of the Swachh Bharat Mission, which is a flagship programme initiated by the Central Government to fulfill Mahatma Gandhi’s dream ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: May 2, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 2, 2023 INDIA Indian Government bans 14 apps in Jammu and Kashmir, cites use by terror groups. Supreme Court says it can end wait for consensual divorce Odisha state government ..

Geomagnetic Pc1 Pearl Oscillations

Researchers have made a significant discovery regarding special continuous oscillations called Geomagnetic Pc1 pearl oscillations. These oscillations have been observed during the recovery phase of geomagnetic storms, and they play a vital role in measuring particle precipitation in the Earth’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Best Practices in Social Sector: A Compendium, 2023

The social sector is crucial in India and encompasses various components such as education, health, sanitation, and more, which are significant for human development. The sector has witnessed several successful interventions by various stakeholders, showcasing innovative approaches and effective strategies. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023)

Indian Naval Ships Satpura and Delhi, with Rear Admiral Gurcharan Singh, the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet embarked onboard, arrived at Singapore on May 1, 2023, to participate in the Inaugural ASEAN India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2023). This exercise is scheduled ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : April 30, 2023

11. Which institution prepares the National Health Account (NHA) estimates for India? [A] WHO[B] NITI Aayog[C] AIIMS[D] NHSRC Show Answer Correct Answer: D [NHSRC] Notes:The National Health Account (NHA) estimates report is prepared by National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), ..

Who is Geoffrey Hinton? Why he has quit Google?

Geoffrey Hinton is a renowned computer scientist and one of the pioneers of deep learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI) that involves training artificial neural networks to learn from data. He is widely considered the “Godfather of AI” and ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Extraction of Oxygen from Lunar Soil

NASA scientists have successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil in a vacuum environment. This technology could help establish a long-term human presence on the Moon and enable future colonization. The ability to extract oxygen from lunar soil is crucial ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Bihan Mela

Bihan Mela is a unique festival celebrated by the Kondh tribe in Odisha’s Nayagarh district since 2019. Literally meaning “seed festival,” it is a celebration of the indigenous crops and varieties grown by the farmers in the region. Participation in ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs