Current Affairs

Israel’s Tower Semiconductor and India’s Adani Group are set to invest 839.47 billion rupees ($10 billion) in a semiconductor manufacturing project in Maharashtra. The initiative highlights India’s push to become a global hub for chip production, despite previous challenges such as Foxconn’s withdrawal from a $19.5 billion joint venture with Vedanta and stalled plans by…

Uttar Pradesh (UP) is one of the largest and most populous states in India. Located in the northern part of the country, UP is known for its rich cultural heritage, historical significance, and diverse geography. The state plays a crucial role in Indian politics, economy, and education. UP GK, or General Knowledge about Uttar Pradesh,…

Kamala Sohonie was a pioneering Indian biochemist who made significant contributions to science and opened doors for women in research. Her journey as the first Indian woman to receive a PhD in a scientific discipline paved the way for future generations of women scientists. Early Life and Education of Kamala Sohonie Kamala Sohonie was born…

Jannik Sinner, the world’s No. 1 tennis player, clinched his second Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open, defeating Taylor Fritz in a thrilling final. This victory marked a remarkable comeback for Sinner, who faced significant challenges leading up to the tournament. A Cloud of Doubt Just weeks before the U.S. Open began, Sinner was…

Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), also known as Public Sector Units (PSUs) or Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs), are government-owned entities in India. These enterprises may be owned either entirely or partly by the Central or State Governments. PSUs are categorized into Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) and State Level Public Sector Undertakings (SLPSUs), with ownership either…

TIME Magazine’s ‘TIME100 Most Influential People in AI 2024’ list celebrates 15 Indian or Indian-origin individuals, showcasing their contributions to the AI landscape. Key figures include Sundar Pichai (CEO, Google), Satya Nadella (CEO, Microsoft), Ashwini Vaishnaw (Indian Information Technology Minister), Nandan Nilekani (Infosys co-founder), and Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor. Kapoor’s inclusion follows his legal victory…

The Indian Constitution, through Article 164, outlines the process of appointing Chief Ministers for states and Union Territories (UTs). The Governor, serving as the appointing authority, is entrusted with the responsibility of selecting the Chief Minister. Additionally, Article 167 defines the Chief Minister’s pivotal role as a bridge between the Governor and the state council…

The Indian government has appointed Tuhin Kanta Pandey, a 1987-batch IAS officer from the Odisha cadre, as the new Finance Secretary. This decision was made on September 7, 2024, following the appointment of T.V. Somanathan as the Cabinet Secretary, which created a vacancy for the finance role. Pandey, who previously served as the Secretary of…

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been re-elected for a second term with 95% of the vote, according to the country’s electoral authority, ANIE. The official results indicate that Tebboune received 94.65% of the vote, while his opponents, Abdelaali Hassani Cherif and Youcef Aouchiche, garnered 3% and 2% respectively. Voter turnout was reported at 48%, with…

India concluded its most successful Paralympic campaign ever at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, securing an unprecedented 29 medals. This impressive tally included: 7 gold medals 9 silver medals 13 bronze medals This remarkable achievement not only surpassed India’s previous best performance at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics (where they won 19 medals) but also propelled the…