EPFO Introduces Auto-Mode for Education, Marriage Claims

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has made it easier to settle claims for loans used for things like schooling, marriage, and housing by adding an “auto-mode settlement” process. By streamlining the process and reducing the need for human input, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Hepatitis A Outbreak Affects 8,000 in Kerala’s Malappuram

There has been a big spread of Hepatitis A in Kerala’s Malappuram district, with about 8,000 cases and 12 deaths. The virus, which is known for being very contagious, usually affects kids younger than 15 years old, but it is ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Indian Army Sets Up Highest Tank Repair Facilities in Ladakh

Since April to May 2020, when China sent troops to the border, the Indian Army has been present in Eastern Ladakh more than before. Over 500 tanks and infantry battle vehicles, including Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles made in India, are ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Pakistan Successfully Tests Precision-Guided ‘Fatah-II’ Rocket

Pakistan did a successful test launch of the “Fatah-II” guided multi-launch rocket system. Pakistan’s weaponry is getting better, and this event is a big step in that direction. The Fatah-II rocket system was made to hit targets up to 400 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Japan, US to Develop Hypersonic Missile Interceptors by 2030s

Japan and the US recently decided to work together to make interceptors that can shoot down hypersonic missiles. A contract worth more than $3 billion was signed between the two countries to make this deal official. The idea came from ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

2023 Summer Hottest in 2,000 Years, Studies Show

In the past few years, extreme weather has been caused by rising temperatures around the world. It was the hottest summer ever in the northern hemisphere in 2023, and it was felt across a large area. This extreme heat caused ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

IIITB Develops IoT-Enabled Wheelchair for Stroke Rehabilitation

The IIIT Bangalore recently unveiled “XoRehab,” a new IoT-enabled wheelchair device that was made possible by the Centre for the Internet of Ethical Things and with help from several government and foreign groups. Specifically made to help stroke patients recover ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Indian Army Set to Receive Russian Igla-S, Israeli UAVs

The Indian Army will be able to defend itself better in the air after getting more Russian Igla-S very short-range air defense weapons (VSHORAD). The Army’s defensive actions will depend on these systems, which should arrive by the end of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

IIPE Develops Eco-Friendly Water Treatment Solution

The Indian Institute of Petroleum & Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam, and other national research institutions have come up with a new, environmentally friendly way to treat water. They call it the “Surface Modification Technique of Membrane.” This innovative method helps improve ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 16, 2024

11. Manika Batra, recently seen in the news, is associated with which sports? [A] Table Tennis[B] Badminton[C] Football[D] Chess Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Table Tennis] Notes:Manika Batra, India’s top women’s table tennis player, achieved a historic milestone by entering ..