DRDO Successfully Completes First Phase Trials of Light Tank ‘Zorawar’ [Current Affairs]

French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games open on Wednesday evening at Place de la Concorde. This is the first time that France has hosted the Paralympic Summer Games, and is also the first time that a Paralympics opening ceremony has taken place outside a stadium, in the heart of the host…

The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative by the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence. The celebration is marked by several themes, each focusing on different aspects of India’s journey over the last seven and a half decades. There are the key themes: 1. Vishva Guru Bharat ‘A guru…

Super Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to hit Asia in over a decade, has caused significant disruption across Southeast Asia. After devastating the northern Philippines, the typhoon made landfall in southern China’s Hainan province, leading to mass evacuations and widespread damage. Yagi is expected to continue its path towards Vietnam and Laos, impacting northern…

Mastercard has globally debuted its Payment Passkey Service in India, aiming to enhance online shopping security and convenience. Unveiled at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, this service, initially piloted with Indian payment leaders like Juspay, Razorpay, and PayU, along with banks such as Axis Bank, leverages biometric authentication—replacing traditional passwords and OTPs with more…