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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a flight test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, on September 12, 2024, at around 3 PM. The missile system, launched from a land-based vertical launcher, engaged a low-flying, high-speed…

The Indian Army contingent has departed for the fifth edition of the India-Oman joint military exercise, Al Najah, which will take place from September 13 to 26, 2024, at the Rabkoot Training Area in Salalah, Oman. Al Najah has been held biennially since 2015, alternating between India and Oman. The previous edition was conducted in…

The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana – IV (PMGSY-IV) for the financial years 2024-25 to 2028-29, with a total outlay of ₹70,125 crore. This initiative aims to construct 62,500 kilometers of roads to connect 25,000 previously unconnected habitations, enhancing accessibility and promoting socio-economic development in remote rural areas. Key Details…

Kalpana Saroj, is an inspirational Indian businesswoman, entrepreneur, and TEDx speaker. She is best known for turning around the fortunes of Kamani Tubes, a Mumbai-based company that was on the verge of collapse. Her journey from a difficult early life to becoming a renowned entrepreneur highlights her resilience and business acumen. Who was the First…

Pulses, including lentils, chickpeas, beans, and peas, are vital for global nutrition and agriculture. The world’s leading pulses-producing countries are essential in meeting the demand for these protein-rich crops. Here’s a look at the top 10 countries that excel in pulses production, shaping the global food supply and economy. Worldwide Pulses Production In 2022, global…

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PM-eBus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) scheme with a budget of INR 3,435.33 crore. This initiative is designed to promote the deployment and operation of electric buses (e-buses) by Public Transport Authorities (PTAs) from FY 2024-25 to FY 2028-29. Scheme Details Objective: Support the…

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme to promote electric mobility in India. The scheme, with an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore over two years, aims to expedite EV adoption, improve air quality, and reduce the environmental impact of…

States and Capitals of India 2024 India is a vast country in South Asia, the 7th largest by land area. It is divided into 28 states and 8 union territories, each with its own capital city. The states and union territories are further subdivided into districts. New Delhi, located in the National Capital Territory of…

Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw, popularly known as Sam Manekshaw, was a remarkable and highly respected figure in the Indian Armed Forces. Born on April 3, 1914, in Amritsar, he became the first Field Marshal of India in 1973, earning the title “Sam Bahadur,” meaning “brave” in Hindi. His legendary career spanned across…

Prasanthi Ram (32), who was an Indian origin lecturer from the University of Nanyang technological University won the Singapore literature prize for English fiction for her short story -’Nine Yard Sarees’ and it was her debut work which was published at the end of year 2023. Topic of the story The short story cycle is…