Page-9 of GKToday

India-US Underwater Domain Awareness Cooperation

February 18, 2025

India and the United States have recently intensified their collaboration in underwater domain awareness (UDA). This focus emerged during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, where they announced the Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA). This initiative aims to enhance ..

Month: 

Category: 

New India Co-operative Bank Crisis and DICGC’s Role

February 18, 2025

The New India Co-operative Bank in Mumbai faces turmoil following allegations of a Rs 122 crore fraud. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed strict restrictions on the bank. These measures include barring the bank from granting new loans, ..

Month: 

Category: 

Changes in Chief Election Commissioner Appointment Process

February 18, 2025

Recently, meeting took place involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. This meeting was convened to appoint a successor to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, who was set to retire. The meeting ..

Month: 

Category: 

ISRO Develops World’s Largest Vertical Propellant Mixer

February 18, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has made advancement in its quest for self-reliance within the space sector. On February 13, 2025, ISRO announced the successful development of a 10-tonne Vertical Planetary Mixer, the largest of its kind for solid ..

Month: 

Category: 

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 18, 2025

February 18, 2025

1. With reference to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), which of the following statements is/are correct?  EVMs are designed to record a maximum of 2,000 votes, ensuring efficient and reliable performance during elections. The Election Commission is allowed to delete EVM data immediately ..

Kalyana Chalukyas

February 18, 2025

Recent archaeological discoveries in Kankal village, Vikarabad district, have revealed three Kannada inscriptions from the Kalyana Chalukya era. The inscriptions date back to the reign of Emperor Someswara-III Bhulokamalladeva, specifically from 1129 to 1132 CE. They document events, including temple ..

Month: 

Category: 

6th Edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian

February 18, 2025

The sixth edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian is set to take place at Mount Fuji, Japan from February 25 to March 9, 2025. This joint military exercise between India and Japan aims to enhance interoperability between their armed forces. It ..

Month: 

Category: 

National Geospatial Knowledge-Based Land Survey Initiative

February 18, 2025

The National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) is programme launched by the Government of India. It aims to create and update land records in urban and semi-urban areas. The initiative was inaugurated by Union Minister Shivraj Singh ..

Month: 

Category: