Maryam Nawaz -Pakistan’s First Woman CM

On February 27, 2024, Maryam Nawaz of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was elected unopposed as Chief Minister of Punjab province defeating former international cricketer Imran Khan-backed candidate, securing 220 votes out of 371 member assembly. Key Milestone Achieved Maryam’s resounding ..

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Adani Group unveils Domestic Ammunition and Missile Production facility

Indian conglomerate Adani Group unveiled the country’s first domestic ammunition and missile production facility through a joint venture with Israel’s Elbit Systems targeting self-sufficiency needs of the armed forces. Defense Corridor Immunization Manufacturing Complex of Adani Defense and Aerospace, spread ..

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Mauritius to amend India-Mauritius DTAA

Mauritius Government has decided to amend Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with India in order to go with OECD’s proposal on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting. What is Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)? The Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) is ..

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

‘Hate Speech Events in India’ Report

India Hate Lab – a United States based research group tracking hate speech trends released disturbing findings in February 2024 highlighting exponential surge in online and offline hate rhetoric, calls for violence and incitement against Muslims in 2023 underscoring volatile ..

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

PM launches 2,000 railway infra projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently launched more than 2,000 railway infrastructure projects worth about ₹41,000 crore. Details of Projects The Prime Minister laid the foundation for 554 station redevelopment projects under the ‘Amrit Bharat’ station scheme, a government initiative ..

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 27, 2024

11. ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ exercise, recently seen in the news, is conducted between which two countries? [A] India & Japan[B] India & Sri Lanka[C] India & Egypt[D] India & Australia Show Answer Correct Answer: A [India & Japan] Notes:The 5th edition ..

Most Luminous Object Identified

Using the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have recently identified a bright quasar. It is not only found to be the brightest of its kind, but also the most luminous object ever observed. What are Quasars? ..

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Northern Green Anaconda:  New Snake Species

A team of scientists on location with a film crew in the remote region of Amazon Forest has recently identified a previously undocumented species of giant anaconda. Professor Bryan Fry from The University of Queensland led a team which captured ..

Category: Environment Current Affairs

DRDO signs Technology transfer Agreements

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over 23 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LATOT) to 22 industries in domains including electronics, laser technology, combat vehicles, naval systems and aeronautics. Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo The licences were ..

Category: Defence Current Affairs

VinFast to set up EV plant in Tamil Nadu

Vietnam-based electric vehicle maker VinFast Auto Ltd commenced construction work for establishing a new integrated EV manufacturing unit at Thoothukudi in southern Tamil Nadu where the company has planned to invest ₹4000 crore, spread over 5 years. Ground Breaking Event ..

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs