Current Affairs

The Health Ministry has formed a 14-member National Task Force (NTF) to address the safety and working conditions of medical professionals in India. In response to ongoing protests and as mandated by the Supreme Court, the NTF will develop recommendations focused on preventing violence against healthcare workers and establishing national protocols for dignified and safe…

The CEAT Cricket Awards, one of the most prestigious accolades in the cricketing world, held its 26th edition on August 21, 2024, in Mumbai. These awards, initiated in 1995-96 and sponsored by the RP Goenka Group company CEAT Tyres, honor exceptional performances of cricketers globally. The 2024 ceremony recognized outstanding achievements during the 2023-24 cricketing…

Rajesh Nambiar has been appointed as the president-designate of the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), succeeding Debjani Ghosh, whose tenure concludes in November 2024. Following this appointment, Nambiar has resigned from his role as Chairman and Managing Director of Cognizant India. His extensive industry experience, including leadership roles at TCS, IBM, Ciena,…

Dr. Girish Sahni, the former director-general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), passed away on August 19, 2024, at the age of 68. Sources reported to The Hindu that the cause of death was a heart attack. CSIR expressed its mourning through a post on X (formerly Twitter) at 5:40 pm on…

Since its inception in the 1960s, ISRO has achieved remarkable milestones in space exploration. This timeline highlights key missions and programs, reflecting India’s growing capabilities and ambitions in space technology. Check the complete timeline of ISRO’S space mission from 1960s to 2024. Source: currentaffairs by adda247

The world of entertainment has consistently fascinated and garnered public admiration, particularly for actors for actors who have become beloved and esteemed figures. These individuals not only deliver entertainment on various screens but also venture into lucrative business pursuits. This article seeks to explore the richest actors in the world, highlighting their financial achievements, professional…

India overtook China as the world’s biggest importer of Russian oil in July as Chinese refiners bought less because of lower profit margins from producing fuels, a comparison of import data showed. India’s overall imports Russian crude made up a record 44% of India’s overall imports last month, rising to a record 2.07 million barrels…

The Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is India’s foreign intelligence agency, established to safeguard national security and advance India’s strategic interests. This article provides a detailed overview of RAW, including its history, structure, objectives, and operations. What is the Full Form of RAW? RAW stands for the Research and Analysis Wing, which is India’s external…

PhonePe on August 22, announced the launch of Credit Line on UPI on its platform. Consumers who avail credit lines from their banks can now link these credit lines to UPI on PhonePe and seamlessly make merchant payments. Benefit of this feature This feature enables consumers to make purchases with ease across millions of merchants…

In a recent development, Zomato has approved the acquisition of Paytm’s entertainment and ticketing business for ₹2,048 crore in a cash deal. This move marks Zomato’s expansion into the broader lifestyle services sector, including dining, movies, sports ticketing, live performances, shopping, and staycations. Meanwhile, Paytm aims to refocus on its core financial services. Market Impact…