Bhima-Koregaon Battle Anniversary

The 205th anniversary of the Bhima-Koregaon battle was celebrated peacefully this year, with lakhs of Ambedkarites from across Maharashtra and the country gathering near the Ranstambh (victory pillar) in Perne village, Pune district. This year’s celebration was heavily guarded by ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

New integrated Food Security Scheme

The Central Government of India recently announced the launch of a new integrated food security scheme, which will provide free food grains to 81.35 crore beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) for the year 2023. The Cabinet has ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

India Assumes Chairmanship of Wassenaar Arrangement

The Wassenaar Arrangement (WA), a voluntary export control regime that monitors the transfer of conventional weapons and dual-use goods, has announced that India will assume the chairmanship of its plenary for the next year. The 26th annual plenary of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Six years of ‘Bharat Interface for Money’

On the 30th of December 2016, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, launched the Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) payment app. Six years later, BHIM is still going strong, with a steadily increasing user base and a high volume ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Dexa: BCCI’s new selection criteria for Indian players

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on January 1st that the Dexa bone density test will be mandatory for Indian players to be selected for the national team. The Yo-Yo Test will also return as part ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Sports Current Affairs