India, Ukraine Sign Agreements to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

India and Ukraine have taken a big step forward in their relationship by signing four important agreements. These agreements are designed to improve cooperation between the two countries in key areas like defence, trade, medicine, green energy, and education. Bilateral ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

US Approves $52.8 Million Sonobuoy Sale to India

The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has given the green light for a possible sale of anti-submarine warfare equipment to India, worth around USD 52.8 million. This move highlights the strong commitment between the US and India to ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India Celebrates First National Space Day on August 23

India celebrated its very first National Space Day on August 23, 2024. The theme for the day was “Touching lives while touching the Moon: India’s space saga,” highlighting how the country’s space missions impact everyday life while also reaching extraordinary ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

FSSAI Bans Misleading A1 and A2 Labels on Dairy Products

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided that dairy products like milk, ghee, butter, and curd should no longer be labeled as “A1” or “A2.” These labels, according to FSSAI, can be misleading for consumers. Companies ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

First Recorded Sightings of Mithun Bovine in Assam

The mithun, also known as the gayal (Bos frontalis), is a semi-wild type of cattle traditionally raised by hill tribes. For the first time, this animal has been recorded in Assam, which is an important discovery in animal science. Previously, ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

ACT Urges Sikkim to Decommission Controversial Dams After Landslide

The Affected Citizens of Teesta (ACT) are urging the Sikkim government to shut down the NHPC Stage V and Stage III dams. Their demand follows a major landslide near Singtam, which caused significant damage to important structures, including the Balutar ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Polaris Dawn Aims for Historic Non-Government Spacewalk

The Polaris Dawn mission is set to achieve remarkable feats in space exploration. It aims to be the first private mission where astronauts will perform a spacewalk at a record-breaking altitude of 700 kilometers (435 miles) above Earth. This altitude ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 24, 2024

1. Recently, India has initiated its first comprehensive survey of high-risk glacial lakes in which state? [A] Arunachal Pradesh[B] Assam[C] Uttarakhand[D] Himachal Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh] Notes:India launched its first survey of high-risk glacial lakes in ..