R Ashwin Becomes Second Indian to claim 500 Test Wickets

Star Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin etched his name in cricketing folklore by becoming only the ninth bowler overall and second from India after legendary Anil Kumble to reach the special milestone of 500 Test wickets. The Feat Ashwin accomplished the ..

US Passes Legislation to Boost Quad Collaboration

In a major diplomatic boost to the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), the United States House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at augmenting strategic ties between member countries – USA, Australia, India and Japan. Key Provisions Enabling Parliamentary Coordination ..

Greece Becomes First Orthodox-Majority Nation to Allow Same-Sex Marriage

The Hellenic Parliament of Greece passed a historic legislation, legalizing same-sex civil marriages in the country. It makes Greece the first constitutionally Christian Orthodox-majority nation to grant equal marital rights to LGBTQ couples. The bill was approved by 176 lawmakers ..

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Telangana Assembly Approves Statewide Caste Survey

The Telangana Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution for undertaking a comprehensive household caste survey across the state. It aims to gather granular welfare data about socio-economic status categorised by castes to drive evidence-based policy interventions. Key Details Door-to-Door Survey ..

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India Unveils Scheme to Boost Pulses Output

The Indian government has formulated a new policy to promote domestic cultivation of pulses like lentils and encourage farmers to grow them instead of traditional crops. It aims to boost India’s pulses output to attain self-sufficiency and reduce huge annual ..

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UK Enters Technical Recession Amid Economic Challenges

According to latest GDP figures, the United Kingdom has slipped into a technical recession, with the economy contracting 0.3% in Q4 2023 after a 0.1% decline in Q3. This worsens the economic backdrop for PM Rishi Sunak’s government ahead of ..

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Japan successfully launches next-gen H3 rocket

On February 18th, 2023, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced the successful first orbital launch of its next-generation H3 launch vehicle. The new flagship rocket delivered its test payload into intended orbit after two prior failed launch attempts in ..

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ISRO GSLV Mission to Launch INSAT-3DS Weather Satellite

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the advanced INSAT-3DS meteorological observation satellite on 17th February 2023 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota using a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket. The mission aims to place INSAT ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 17, 2024

11. Kanha Tiger Reserve, recently seen in the news, is located in which state? [A] Madhya Pradesh[B] Uttar Pradesh[C] Karnataka[D] Odisha Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh] Notes:A male tiger from the Kanha Tiger Reserve has been relocated to ..

One-Stop Centers for Disabled Persons in Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu state differently-abled welfare department is setting up 39 One-Stop Centers (OSCs) at the sub-divisional administration level as part of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act implementation. OSCs will serve as central district-wise hubs providing comprehensive ..

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