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 ..

Indians Shift to LMIA Route Amid Canada Student Caps

The Canadian government put a limit on the number of foreign students it would accept in January. This had a big effect on people from India and other countries who wanted to study there. The goal of this two-year strategy ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Prasar Bharati to Launch Family-Friendly OTT Platform by August

The Indian government-run broadcaster Prasar Bharati wants to start its own over-the-top (OTT) streaming service by August. The service will offer material that shows Indian culture and society while still being family-friendly. This project is a direct reaction to what ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

National Workshop Boosts Deeptech Startups and Investment in India

On May 13 and 14, 2024, the 4th National Workshop on Technology Innovation in Cyber-Physical Systems, or TIPS 4.0, took place. The event was put together by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) as part of the National Mission ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

China’s Road-Building Near Siachen Raises Strategic Concerns

A researcher named Nature Desai recently shared on the social media site X information about how China is building roads in the Himalayas. Satellite images back up Desai’s research, which shows that a road is being built across the Aghil ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs