Prime Minister Modi To Flag Off Three Vande Bharat Trains Today [Current Affairs]

Prime Minister Modi To Flag Off Three Vande Bharat Trains Today [Current Affairs]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off three new Vande Bharat trains around 12:30 pm on August 31. “These new Vande Bharat trains shall provide the people of the region the world-class means to travel with speed and comfort and will cater to three states – Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka,” the government said…

Important Days in September 2024, National and International Days [Current Affairs]

Important Days in September 2024, National and International Days [Current Affairs]

September is a month rich with significant days that bring attention to important global and national issues. From celebrating the contributions of teachers and promoting literacy to raising awareness about mental health and environmental preservation, these days play a vital role in highlighting causes that impact our world. Here’s a list of important days in…

Dr. T.V. Somanathan Takes Over as Cabinet Secretary [Current Affairs]

Dr. T.V. Somanathan Takes Over as Cabinet Secretary [Current Affairs]

Dr. T.V. Somanathan, a senior IAS officer of the 1987 Tamil Nadu cadre, has assumed the role of Cabinet Secretary for the Government of India, succeeding Rajiv Gauba after his superannuation. Dr. Somanathan brings extensive experience from both central and state government positions, as well as international roles, notably at the World Bank. His academic…

Indian Army Launches Project NAMAN: SPARSH-Enabled Service Centres Nationwide [Current Affairs]

Indian Army Launches Project NAMAN: SPARSH-Enabled Service Centres Nationwide [Current Affairs]

The Indian Army has launched the first phase of Project NAMAN, aimed at providing dedicated support and services to Defence pensioners, veterans, and their families. The project, inaugurated by Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and the President of the Army Wives Welfare Association, Mrs. Sunita Dwivedi, is a significant step toward enhancing…

Kerala Tourism Clinches PATA Gold Award 2024 for Innovative ‘Holiday Heist’ Campaign [Current Affairs]

Kerala Tourism Clinches PATA Gold Award 2024 for Innovative ‘Holiday Heist’ Campaign [Current Affairs]

In a significant achievement for Indian tourism, Kerala Tourism has once again put India on the global tourism map by winning the prestigious Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award 2024. This accolade recognizes the state’s innovative online contest, ‘Holiday Heist’, in the Digital Marketing Campaign category, further cementing Kerala’s position as a leader in…

First Indigenously Developed Pollution Control Vessel Launched in Goa [Current Affairs]

First Indigenously Developed Pollution Control Vessel Launched in Goa [Current Affairs]

On August 29, 2024, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched its first indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel, ‘Samudra Pratap,’ in Goa. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, who presided over the event, emphasized the need for industry partners to contribute towards India becoming fully self-sufficient (Aatmanirbhar) in defense production and a net exporter. The vessel,…

PM Modi to Inaugurate Vadhvan Port and Address Global Fintech Fest in Maharashtra [Current Affairs]

PM Modi to Inaugurate Vadhvan Port and Address Global Fintech Fest in Maharashtra [Current Affairs]

On Friday, August 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra to lay the foundation stone of the Vadhvan Port project and address the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 in Mumbai. Modi will start his day in Mumbai and then proceed to Palghar in the afternoon. Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 At around 11 a.m.,…

Manish Narwal Secures Silver in Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 Event at Paris Paralympics 2024 [Current Affairs]

Manish Narwal Secures Silver in Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 Event at Paris Paralympics 2024 [Current Affairs]

Indian shooter Manish Narwal has earned a silver medal in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol SH1 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024. This victory adds to India’s growing success at the Games, bringing the country’s total medal count to four. A Tough Competition for Silver Manish Narwal, just 22 years old, delivered an impressive performance…

India And Malaysia Sign MoU For Strengthening Co-Operation In The Field Of Tourism [Current Affairs]

India And Malaysia Sign MoU For Strengthening Co-Operation In The Field Of Tourism [Current Affairs]

India and Malaysia have very close political, economic and socio-cultural relations. To further strengthen this relationship, India and Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Republic of India and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Government of Malaysia for strengthening co-operation in the field of tourism….

NSA Ajit Doval Signs Founding Documents for Colombo Security Conclave [Current Affairs]

NSA Ajit Doval Signs Founding Documents for Colombo Security Conclave [Current Affairs]

National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India, Ajit Doval, participated in the signing of the Founding Documents of the Colombo Security Conclave. The signing event marked a significant step in regional security collaboration among India, Maldives, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka. Conclave were signed in Colombo Following discussions at the 6th NSA-level meeting held…