Namo Drone Didi Scheme for Women SHGs Launched

The Indian Government has launched the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme. This initiative aims to empower Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) by providing drones. The scheme is part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). It has an allocation ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR

The Indian Army contingent set off for the 15th edition of the India-US joint Special Forces Exercise, VAJRA PRAHAR. This exercise will take place from November 2 to November 22, 2024, at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Vigilance Awareness Week 2024

Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 is currently underway. It runs from October 28 to November 3, 2024. This year’s theme is Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity. The Central Vigilance Commissioner, Shri Praveen Kumar Srivastava, and Vigilance Commissioner, Shri A.S. Rajeev, ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Scientists Discover Lost Mayan City Using LiDAR

Scientists announced the discovery of a lost Mayan city in the Mexican jungle. This finding was made possible through the use of LiDAR technology. The dense vegetation that typically obscures archaeological sites was penetrated, revealing ancient structures below. What is ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Census 2025

The Government of India has announced the Census for 2025, which has been widely approved. The Census has been crucial since it began in 1872. It records demographic changes, economic conditions, and socio-political trends. The upcoming Census will focus on ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

India’s National Large Solar Telescope Project in Ladakh

The Sun is crucial for life on Earth, yet we know little about it. Solar storms can disrupt satellites and technology. India is addressing this gap by establishing the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) in Ladakh. This project, led by ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Brazil Rejects China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Brazil has recently opted out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This decision marks an important shift in Brazil’s approach to international investment and collaboration. Brazil joins India as the second BRICS nation to reject the BRI. President Lula ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Climate and Health Conference 2024

The inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) is taking place from October 29 to 31 in Harare, Zimbabwe. This conference aims to integrate Africa into the global discussion on climate change and health. Over 400 representatives from 54 ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Act4Dyslexia Campaign Launch

Key government buildings in India, including the Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament, were illuminated in red. This event was part of the ‘Act4Dyslexia’ campaign. The aim was to raise awareness about dyslexia and other learning disabilities affecting 20% of India’s population, ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Mount Fuji Records Latest Snowless Date in History

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has yet to receive its first snowfall of the season. This is unprecedented, marking the latest date without snow since records began in 1894. The previous record was October 26, noted in 1955 and 2016. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs