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Desert Knight Exercise: Trilateral Air Combat Exercise
India, France, and the UAE have commenced an air combat exercise named “Desert Knight” over the Arabian Sea, which aims to enhance defence cooperation among the three nations. The exercise focuses on improving the air forces’ ability to operate collaboratively ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
U.S. Unveils Advanced Dark Eagle Missile System
The United States has developed an advanced anti-missile system named Dark Eagle, which is designed to intercept enemy missiles mid-air, showcasing technological advancements in missile defence. Dark Eagle Features Dark Eagle employs medium-range missiles capable of launching at speeds reaching ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
What is Athlete Biological Passport?
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) approved the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in New Delhi, enabling NDTL to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP). The ABP is an advancement in anti-doping efforts, allowing for the monitoring of an athlete’s biological ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
2nd India-Iran-Armenia Trilateral Talks in New Delhi
The second round of India-Iran-Armenia Trilateral Consultations occurred recently in New Delhi, centered on enhancing the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and the strategic importance of Chabahar Port. This meeting was built on the first consultation held in Yerevan in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Nupi Lal Numit 2024
Manipur recently commemorated Nupi Lal Numit 2024, honouring the valiant women who fought for justice and freedom, led by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, at the Nupi Lal Memorial Complex, marking the significance of the event. Historical Significance The Nupi ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Indian Navy Launches SAMPARK 4.0 Initiative
The Indian Navy is set to launch the fourth edition of ‘SAMPARK’ on December 16, 2024, which aims to enhance healthcare access for Naval Veterans, Veer Naris, and their families in Maharashtra. The initiative reflects the Navy’s dedication to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
5 New Species of Rare Darwin Wasps Discovered
Recent findings by researchers at the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) have revealed five new species of Darwin wasps in India and Thailand, belonging to the subfamily Microleptinae, are notable for their parasitic life cycle, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
One Nation, One Election Bill Approved
The Union Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has recently approved the “One Nation, One Election” Bill, which aims to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies in a single year. The proposal has been objective ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News