Current Affairs

World Humanitarian Day, observed annually on August 19th, takes on a somber tone in 2024 as the global community faces a grim reality: humanitarian workers are increasingly becoming targets in conflict zones. The year 2023 marked the deadliest year on record for aid workers, and 2024 threatens to surpass this grim milestone. This alarming trend…

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on August 20, chaired a high-level meeting focusing on the ongoing transformational initiatives by the Indian Army and its contribution towards achieving the objective of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Army Chief General Chairs High-Level Meeting According to an official statement, today’s discussion reaffirmed the Indian Army’s commitment to evolving into…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern, primarily due to its increasing prevalence in Africa. In response, the Indian government has implemented heightened vigilance measures, despite the absence of WHO travel advisories. Key facilities and authorities have been alerted to manage and monitor potential Mpox cases…

The Rajasthan government has received investment proposals amounting to over Rs 5.21 lakh crore (approximately USD 62 billion) in the lead-up to the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Investment Summit 2024. These proposals, received within two weeks of the summit’s announcement, are expected to generate approximately 1.55 lakh direct jobs. This investment sum represents more than 33% of…

India and Japan will hold 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi on August 20. On the sidelines of the 2+2 dialogue, a bilateral meeting is scheduled between the Defence Minister and his Japanese counterpart. Attendees in the meeting Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, Japanese Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru and…

Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated across India and by the Indian diaspora worldwide. This festival is dedicated to the deep bond of love and protection between brothers and sisters. Celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana, Raksha Bandhan is a symbol of the…

The Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government is set to officially launch the ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ today on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. This initiative aims to provide ₹1500 every month to more than one crore women across the state. Ladki Bahin Yojana The Maharashtra Chief Minister will roll out the ‘Ladki Bahin‘ scheme modelled on the lines…

India, since its independence in 1947, has seen a diverse array of leaders guiding the nation through various phases of development and change. Each Prime Minister has left a unique imprint on the country’s political, economic, and social landscape. Here’s a comprehensive list of India’s Prime Ministers, from the first in 1947 to the present…

South India, celebrated for its rich culture and stunning landscapes, is home to the highest peak, Anamudi. Nestled in Kerala, Anamudi stands tall in the Western Ghats, symbolizing the region’s natural beauty. This peak, a part of the Anaimalai Hills, is not just the tallest in South India but also a striking feature of Kerala’s…

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in India’s food processing sector experienced a significant decline of 30% in the fiscal year 2023-24, totaling Rs 5,037.06 crore, down from Rs 7,194.13 crore in 2022-23. This decline follows a series of fluctuating FDI levels over recent years, with previous figures including Rs 5,290.27 crore in 2021-22, Rs 2,934.12 crore…