Current affairs

India’s first private facility for Military Aircraft Production

Key Highlights of the C295 Aircraft Project Objective of the Project The C295 aircraft will replace the IAF’s Avro fleet and enhance the medium-lift tactical transport capability of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The Vadodara facility is the first private...

Land Ports Authority of India

About Land Port Authority (LPAI) It was established in 2012 under the Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Its primary role is to develop, manage, and maintain...

Tardigrades

About Tardigrades They are also known as water bears or moss piglets. They are microscopic, water-dwelling animals belonging to the phylum Tardigrada. Physical Characteristics: Body Structure: They have a segmented body with four pairs of stubby legs, each ending in...

Uttar Pradesh Govt links Performance of District Magistrates

Introduction to the New Assessment System The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented an innovative system to assess District Magistrates (DMs) and Divisional Commissioners based on their ability to attract investments to their districts. This initiative marks a shift in governance...

Bhartiya Antriksh Station

About Bhartiya Antriksh Station (BAS) BAS is India's upcoming space station, It is part of the broader ambitions of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to enhance its capabilities in human spaceflight and scientific research. Specifications: First Module: The first...

Russia -North Korea Defence Treaty

About Russia - North Korea Defence Treaty Mutual Military Assistance: The treaty obligates both nations to provide immediate military assistance to each other if either is attacked. This assistance can include "all means" available, reflecting a commitment to collective defence....

Pandemic Fund Project

About Pandemic Fund Project It is a corpus established under the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), to strengthen India's readiness for outbreaks of zoonotic diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared six public health emergencies of international...

National Mission for Manuscript

Context The Union Ministry of Culture is planning to "revive and relaunch" the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) and is considering establishing an autonomous body dedicated to preserving India’s ancient manuscripts and texts. Presently, NMM is a part of the...

Rani Channamma

About Rani Channamma (1778 -1829) She was the Queen of Kittur (Situated in present day Karnataka). Born in 1778 in Kakati village, Karnataka.She was married to Raja Mallasarja and later assumed power after his death. When her adopted son Shivalingappa,...

National Livestock Census

About National Livestock Census It is conducted every 5 years (Quinquennial) by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying. (First conducted in 1919-1920) It covers a variety of animals including cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry and other domesticated...