SIMBEX 2024

The 31st edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is taking place from 23 to 29 October 2024 in Visakhapatnam. The Republic of Singapore Navy Ship RSS Tenacious arrived on 23 October to participate in this event. History of ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Urban Mobility India Conference 2024

The 17th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition commenced today in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event is for urban transport discussions in India. It is inaugurated by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Organizers and Participants The conference is organized by the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Rare Indian Skimmers Spotted at Lower Manair Dam

An important event occurred at Lower Manair Dam (LMD) in Telangana. Around 150 to 200 rare Indian Skimmer birds were spotted. This is the first recorded sighting of these birds in Telangana. Typically, they migrate to Kakinada port in Andhra ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 26, 2024

1. Exercise SIMBEX is recently conducted between India and which country? [A] Germany[B] Singapore[C] Australia[D] China Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Singapore] Notes:The 31st Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) held at Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam from 23 to 29 Oct ..

PM-YASASVI Scheme

The PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI) was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. This scheme aims to uplift students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified Tribes (DNT). ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Rediscovery of Giant Salmon Carp in Mekong River

The giant salmon carp, thought to be extinct, has been spotted in the Mekong River. This species has been seen three times since 2020, raising hopes for its survival. The last confirmed sighting was in 2005. Researchers are excited about ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Modi Approves ₹6,798 Crore Railway Projects

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in India approved two railway projects. These projects have a combined estimated cost of ₹6,798 crore. The approval was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, denoting the government’s commitment to enhancing railway infrastructure. ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

First Baby Great Indian Bustard Chick Born via Artificial Insemination

An important achievement occurred in conservation efforts in India. A baby great Indian bustard was born through artificial insemination (AI) at the Sudasari Great Indian Bustard Breeding Centre in Rajasthan. This marks India as the first country to successfully breed ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs