SAMARTH Centres

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has established four Smart Advanced Manufacturing and Rapid Transformation Hub (SAMARTH) Centres, aiming to enhance competitiveness in the Indian capital goods sector. The centers are strategically located in Pune, Delhi, and Bengaluru, focusing on ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

ISRO’s Successful CE20 Engine Sea-Level Test

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a milestone by completing a sea-level test of its CE20 cryogenic engine, at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, this test is crucial for upcoming space missions. The CE20 engine ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

INS Nirdeshak: Indian Navy’s New Survey Ship Commissioned

The Indian Navy is set to commission its new survey ship, INS Nirdeshak, on December 18, 2024, will take place at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, featuring the Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri, Shri Sanjay Seth, as the Chief Guest. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Geological Survey of India (GSI) Geoscience Museum

The Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, recently inaugurated the Geological Survey of India (GSI) Geoscience Museum in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The ceremony featured a ribbon-cutting and plaque unveiling, showcasing a blend of tradition and modern innovation. Numerous dignitaries ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Monarch Butterfly may be classified as a Threatened Species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recently proposed to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species, that arises from a decline in its population, primarily caused by habitat loss, pesticide use, urban development, farming practices, and climate change. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India-Philippines Maritime Dialogue

The first India-Philippines Maritime Dialogue took place in Manila, marking a step in bilateral relations. Both nations addressed current maritime challenges and explored collaborative opportunities for mutual growth. Importance of International Maritime Laws Both countries show the necessity of adhering ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Why Jupiter’s Moon Io is the Most Volcanic Place in the Solar System?

Recent discoveries have brought to light the extraordinary volcanic activity on Jupiter’s moon Io. NASA’s Juno mission has provided new insights, confirming Io as the most volcanically active body in our solar system, published in Nature, addresses a long-standing mystery ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 15-16, 2024

1. Who chaired India’s fourth ‘National Conference of Chief Secretaries’ in 2024? [A] Defence Minister of India[B] Home Minister of India[C] Prime Minister of India[D] President of India Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Prime Minister of India] Notes:Prime Minister Narendra ..