Page-33 of GKToday Archives: May, 2023
White Knight Corps
The White Knight Corps, established on June 1, 1972, is a vital component of the Indian Army. Headquartered in Nagrota Cantonment, Jammu and Kashmir, it plays a crucial role in ensuring security and operational preparedness along the Line of Control ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Paralakhemundi Railway Station
The Indian Railways has embarked on a project to renovate the historic Paralakhemundi railway station, which holds significant historical value as one of India’s oldest stations and the first in Odisha’s Gajapati district. However, concerns have been raised about the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Storm Shadow Cruise Missile
In a significant move, the United Kingdom has agreed to provide long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities against invading Russian forces. The provision of these missiles is part of the continuous military aid extended ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Husky –Ichor
Angamaly-based CML Biotech Ltd., a leading manufacturer of blood collection tubes in India, has achieved a significant milestone by installing the world’s first integrated machine for the manufacturing of blood collection tubes. The company aims to revolutionize the production process ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Soaring Eagle Exercise
The South Korea Air Force recently commenced the Soaring Eagle exercise, a large-scale training program aimed at enhancing its combat capabilities and ensuring the country’s defense posture. The exercise comes amidst heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula following North Korea’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF)
Microfinance lenders play a crucial role in providing financial services to underserved populations, but they often face challenges in accessing a steady flow of funds, particularly during difficult times. To address this issue and ensure the long-term sustainability of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
ASI Govind Swarup Lifetime Achievement Award
The Astronomical Society of India (ASI) has recently instituted the prestigious Govind Swarup Lifetime Achievement Award to honor remarkable individuals in the field of astronomy. In the inaugural ceremony, the award was conferred upon the renowned astronomer, Jayant Naralikar. Recognizing ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
TRAI Regulation on Misuse of Telemarketing Message Templates
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has recently issued a crucial directive to telecom operators to address the issue of misuse of telemarketing message templates under Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 (TCCCPR-2018). This move aims to reduce ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs