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DRDO
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) (रक्षा अनुसंधान एवं विकास संगठन) is an agency of department of Defence Research and Development in Ministry of Defence of the Government of India. It was established in 1958 by merger of Technical Development ..
DRDO Foundation Day
The DRDO observed 63rd Foundation Day on 1st January 2021. It was established in 1958 with just 10 laboratories to enhance research work in Defence sector. It is in charge of designing and developing state-of-the-art defence technology for armed forces. ..
10 GK & Current Affairs Questions about Ship Breaking Industry
Ship breaking refers to the process of dismantling of ships at the end of their life (25 to 30 years). The ship is broken apart into parts or scraps for recycling and is considered to be one of the most ..
Greatest Basketball Players of All Time
Basketball, a sport that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide, has seen numerous talented and iconic players throughout its history. From dazzling dribbles to jaw-dropping slam dunks, these players have left an indelible mark on the game and inspired ..
Guru Nanak
Guru Nanak, born in 1469 in the village of Talwandi (now known as Nankana Sahib) in present-day Pakistan, was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. He is regarded as a spiritual leader, a poet, ..
Massive wildfire in Dzukou Valley, on Manipur-Nagaland border
A huge wildfire in Dzukou valley located on the Manipur-Nagaland border caused severe damage to the environment. Which of the states in India are more prone to Forest fires? According to Forest Survey of India, 2020, the forests of Chhattisgarh, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Avian Flu in Rajasthan
The Jhalawar town of Rajasthan has imposed a curfew in one-kilo metre radius after it was confirmed that fifty crows died of bird flu. What is the issue? Why did birds die in Rajasthan? Around fifty crows died in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
PFRDA: Online option to exit from NPS
The Pension Fund Regulator recently announced that the subscribers can use online mode to exit from National Pension System. What is the current process to quit from National Pension System? Under the current process, the National Pension Subscribers have to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Kolar Leaf-Nosed Bat
The Kolar Leaf-Nosed Bat is found only in two caves in the villages of Kolar district. The bat recently became extinct in one of the caves. The Karnataka Government is currently trying to save the remaining bats. What are the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Nagaland declared Disturbed Area under AFSPA
The Ministry of Home Affairs recently declared Nagaland as “Disturbed Area” for the next six months under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. What is the current scenario of AFSPA in Nagaland? Nagaland was declared as “disturbed area” for ..