India’s First Pod Taxi

The Yamuna Authority recently gave its nod to India’s first pod taxi project. The Personalised Rapid Transit project, an advanced mode of transportation, will be automated and environment-friendly. What is a Pod Taxi? Pod taxis are automated, environment-friendly vehicles that ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Indian Army Standardizes Uniform for Senior Officers

The Indian Army, which is among the world’s largest armies, has recently decided to standardize the uniform for officers of the Brigadier rank and above. The new uniform will be effective from August 1, 2023, and will standardize headgear, shoulder ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

IMF’s Regional Economic Outlook

According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Regional Economic Outlook, economies across the Middle East and Central Asia are likely to slow down this year due to persistently high inflation and rising interest rates. This report states that factors such ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Ban on Diesel Four-Wheelers

India is set to ban the use of diesel-powered four-wheelers in cities with over 10 lakh population by 2027, according to a report commissioned by the oil ministry. It recommended a gradual elimination of motorcycles, scooters, and three-wheelers that are ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Kerala Travel Mart (KTM)

The second edition of the Kerala Travel Mart (KTM), a flagship event of Kerala’s tourism apex forum KTM Society, will be held virtually from May 9 to May 12. The aim of this event is to reach out to trade ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Swamp Deer Released into Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR)

Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) is located in Madhya Pradesh’s eastern Satpura hill range of Umaria and Katni districts. The name “Bandhavgarh” means “Brother’s Fort” in Hindi and is derived from the mythological story of Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana

Coal India Limited (CIL) has been supporting the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) initiative as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Recently, the third phase of the TBSY was launched to commemorate World Thalassemia Day. Union Minister of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

MiG-21 Jet in India – An Overview

The MiG-21 is among the six fighter jets flown by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and has been the backbone of the force for a long time. The MiG-21 is a fighter aircraft that is capable of performing a range ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs