New X-Band Radar Approved for Wayanad Flood Monitoring

In July 2024, devastating floods and landslides hit Wayanad district in Kerala, killing more than 200 people. To prevent future disasters, the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences approved the installation of an X-band radar in the region. This radar will ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Record Solar Power Capacity Reached Globally in 2023

In 2023, the world added 347 gigawatts (GW) of solar energy, marking a 74% increase from the previous year. This rapid growth was driven by the falling costs of solar panels and supportive government policies, as noted in a report ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Indian Naval Ships Enhance Maritime Cooperation in Bahrain

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tir and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Veera arrived in Manama, Bahrain, as part of a Long Range Training Deployment in the Persian Gulf. This visit highlights India’s dedication to improving maritime security and cooperation ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 13-14, 2024

1. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in which state? [A] Maharashtra[B] Gujarat[C] Andhra Pradesh[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra] Notes:Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is introducing a ropeway safari for the first time. It is the largest ..

Nihon Hidankyo Wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for Disarmament

Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization made up of survivors of the atomic bombings, known as the Hibakusha. This prize highlights the critical role these survivors have played in raising awareness about the devastating impact ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

2024 Army Commanders’ Conference Begins in Gangtok

The Second Army Commanders’ Conference of 2024 began on October 10 in Gangtok, Sikkim. This important meeting brings together senior leaders of the Indian Army to discuss the country’s security situation, address key challenges, and plan strategies for the future. ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Telangana Appoints Commission for Scheduled Castes Sub-Classification

The Telangana state government has launched a new effort to study the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) for reservation benefits. This is being done to ensure that the different groups within SCs get a fair share of the benefits offered ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Successful IAF C-295 Landing at Navi Mumbai Airport

The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIAL) reached an important step in its development when an Indian Air Force C-295 aircraft successfully landed on its runway. This event shows that the construction of the airport is on track. The airport is ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs