India Achieves 75% ODF Plus Villages Milestone Under Swachh Bharat Mission

India has reached a significant milestone in the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II, with 75% of its villages attaining the ODF Plus status. An ODF Plus village maintains its Open Defecation Free (ODF) status while implementing solid or liquid ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Arogya Manthan 2023

The National Health Authority (NHA), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is hosting ‘Arogya Manthan’ to commemorate five years of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and two years of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

India-UN Capacity Building Initiative

India and the United Nations have joined forces to initiate a collaborative capacity-building effort aimed at operationalizing development-focused objectives from India’s G20 Presidency. This initiative seeks to share India’s best practices with partner countries in the Global South. Announced during ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Rediscovery of Ilex sapiiformis

In a remarkable discovery, scientists have rediscovered a species of small holly tree in Brazil that had not been seen for nearly two centuries. The tree, known as ‘Ilex sapiiformis’ or the Pernambuco holly, was feared to be extinct until ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

ASEAN Defence Meeting Plus Counter-Terrorism Exercise

An Indian Army contingent embarked on a journey to Russia to participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus Expert Working Group on Counter Terrorism. This significant event, known as the Counter Terrorism Field Training Exercise (FTX) 2023, is scheduled ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 25, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 25, 2023 INDIA Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education: Multiple entry, exit option in higher studies may not suit India. The Defence Procurement Board (DPB) discussed the Navy’s proposal for acquiring ..

Goa State Shack Policy 2023-2026

The Goa government has recently approved the ‘Goa State Shack Policy 2023-2026,’ allowing the erection of temporary beach shacks, deck beds, and umbrellas for the upcoming three tourist seasons. Beach shacks, made from eco-friendly materials, have been a popular attraction ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

India Wins Medals in Rowing at 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games

The Indian contingent at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games made a remarkable start by clinching medals in rowing events. Arvind Singh and Arjun Lal Jat secured a silver in the men’s lightweight double sculls, while Babu Lal Yadav and Lekh ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Upgradation at Tezu Airport

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia inaugurated the newly upgraded Tezu airport in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit district on Sunday. This significant development marks a historic day for the region and is expected to boost economic activity and connectivity in ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 24-25, 2023

41. The Chausath Yogini temple, which was seen in the news, is located in which state/UT? [A] Gujarat[B] Bihar[C] Rajasthan[D] Madhya Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Madhya Pradesh] Notes:Designed by British architects Lutyens and Baker, the old Parliament building ..