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World Bank Loan for Odisha State Capability and Resilient Growth Program

Odisha, a state located on the east coast of India, is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, with cyclones hitting the state every 15 months on average and a...

April 4, 2023

Rs 19,600 Crore Defence Contracts for NGOPVs and NGMVs

On March 30, 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts with Indian shipyards for the acquisition of 11 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) and six Next...

April 4, 2023

Weapon Locating Radars Swathi (Plains)

India, like many countries, faces threats from artillery and rocket fire across its borders. To counter this, India developed the Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) Swathi, a mobile artillery-locating,...

April 4, 2023

Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (Long Range)

The defence ministry recently signed a deal worth over Rs 1,700 crore for the procurement of the Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (Long Range), commonly known as...

April 4, 2023

Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism

Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 has been passed by Parliament, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to address climate change. With the new arrangements...

April 4, 2023

Coastal Kerala Geckoella

Scientists have made a new discovery of a species of lizard from the coastal forests of northern Kerala. The species, named Cyrtodactylus (Geckoella) chengodumalaensis, is a ground-dwelling gecko...

April 4, 2023

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 4, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 4, 2023 INDIA 10th Edition of annual Indian – Sri Lankan bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-2023 commences at Colombo....

April 4, 2023

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 18, 2023 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following statements with respect to the Animal Welfare Board of India: It was constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act. It is a statutory advisory body...

April 4, 2023

Combined Commanders Conference

The Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) is an annual event where India’s top military commanders come together to discuss and brainstorm on military matters and national security. The conference...

April 3, 2023

Akash Weapon System and ₹8,161 Crore BDL Contract

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) signed a contract worth ₹8,161 crore with the Ministry of Defence for the production and supply of Akash Weapon System (AWS) for two regiments...

April 3, 2023

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