WEF’s ‘Chief Economists Outlook’ Report

The ‘Chief Economists Outlook’ report, which was released recently by the World Economic Forum, aims to provide a brief overview of the current economic situation and highlight key areas where policymakers and business leaders should focus their efforts in response ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Odisha’s Survey on Social and Educational Conditions of Backward Classes

Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes (OSCBC) has initiated a survey on the social and educational conditions of backward classes, which began on May 1 and will continue until May 27. This survey is the first of its kind for ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Smart Cities Mission Extended

The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has extended the deadline of its Smart Cities Mission to June 2024, giving all 100 smart cities more time to complete their projects and document and disseminate the learnings from the mission. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Stone of Scone

On May 6, 2023, King Charles III’s coronation ceremony is scheduled to take place at Westminster Abbey in London. This event will mark the first coronation in the United Kingdom since Queen Elizabeth II’s in 1953, making it a highly ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Article 142 of the Indian Constitution

Under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has the power to pass such a decree or make such an order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter. This article allows the Supreme ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

New Species of Spiny Clam Shrimps

Researchers have uncovered two genetically unique species of spiny clam shrimps, also known as Spinicaudatans, in Karnataka and Goa. These newly discovered species are distinct from other Indian species previously identified. What are Spiny Clam Shrimps? Spiny clam shrimps, despite ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

StarBerrySense Payload

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched a low-cost star sensor called StarBerrySense on board its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C-55 rocket on April 22, 2023. Developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), StarBerrySense’s primary objective is to ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Ekta Evam Shradhanjali Abhiyan

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is commemorating its Karmyogis and their contribution to nation-building by organizing the “Ekta Evam Shradhanjali Abhiyan” as part of its 64th BRO Day Celebrations. The expedition comprises motorbikes and motor cars, which started from the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan AVSM, VM

The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) has a new Commander-in-Chief, Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, who has replaced Lt Gen Ajai Singh. With this appointment, Air Marshal Balakrishnan has become the 17th Commander-in-Chief of the ANC. Who is Air Marshal Saju ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

NTPC-NPCIL Agreement on Joint Development of Nuclear Power Plants

India is a developing country with a growing demand for energy. To meet this increasing demand for electricity, the country is turning towards nuclear power. In this regard, the state-run company NTPC has signed a supplementary joint venture agreement with ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs