PM Modi Chairs 45th Meeting of PRAGATI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently chaired the 45th meeting of PRAGATI, which leverages technology to enhance governance and project implementation. The meeting focused on eight projects, including six metro initiatives and one each for road connectivity and thermal power. These ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Dr. Manmohan Singh Passes Away at 92

Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, passed away in New Delhi at the age of 92. He died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences after being admitted in critical condition. Singh had been unwell for several ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak

Rwanda has officially declared the end of its first Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak as of December 20, 2024, followed a 42-day monitoring period with no new cases reported. The outbreak, which began on September 27, 2024, resulted in 66 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Kaveri Engine Ready for Inflight Testing

India’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has made advancements with the Kaveri engine, which is now ready for inflight testing, marking a very important moment in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in aerospace technology, particularly for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Background ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

UGC-NTA NET Political Science – Political Theory – Liberty

Liberty is the state of being free within society. It encompasses freedom from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority. This includes one’s way of life, behaviour, and political views. There are two main types of liberty – Negative Liberty: This refers ..

Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a)

Scientists have recently studied ancient rocks and fossils from Mount Ashibetsu in Japan and uncovered details about Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a), which occurred approximately 119.5 million years ago. This event caused a critical lack of oxygen in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

First Image of Active Hydrothermal Vent Discovered

In a groundbreaking achievement, Indian oceanographers have successfully captured the first images of an active hydrothermal vent located 4,500 metres beneath the Indian Ocean. This discovery is a milestone in India’s ₹4,000-crore Deep Ocean Mission, launched by the Ministry of ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

New Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (MPACS) Launched

The Government of India has recently inaugurated 10,000 new Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (MPACS) to enhance rural development, aims to modernize the cooperative sector and improve financial access for farmers. Inauguration Highlights Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Defence Ministry Launches ‘Rashtraparv’ Website and App

The Ministry of Defence has launched the ‘Rashtraparv’ website and mobile app, which aims to facilitate public access to information regarding national festivals. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh brought into light the platform’s simplicity and user-friendliness. Citizens can now easily ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India Launches First UG Minor in Quantum Technologies

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the National Quantum Mission (NQM) have initiated India’s first Undergraduate Minor Program in Quantum Technologies. This program aims to equip students with skills in quantum technology and enhance India’s position in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs