MBR Explorer
United Arab Emirates is heading for the asteroid belt. The spacecraft, named MBR Explorer after Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and prime minister of the UAE,…
Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
IOC steps in support of the protesting wrestlers. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) The Indian Olympic Association is the governing body for the Olympic Movement and the Commonwealth Games in India.…
Uttar Pradesh: New Sports Policy 2023
Through the New Sports Policy, the Uttar Pradesh government hopes to inspire aspiring athletes to pursue their aspirations while promoting and fostering a sports culture in the state. What is…
MH-60 Romeo Helicopter
The Indian Navy recently achieved a unique feat after an MH-60 ‘Romeo’ multi-mission helicopter landed on the indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. About MH-60 Romeo Helicopter: It is the world’s most…
Grain Storage Plan
Recently, the Union Cabinet approved forming and empowering an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) to create the world’s largest grain storage plan in the cooperative sector. About Grain Storage Plan: In order…
Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) initiative
Recently, the Union Ministry of Electronics & IT launched the ERSO Pilot initiative to validate certain transformational policy and process changes to make India the Repair Capital of the World.…
Guarani tribe
Recently, protests by Guarani tribal people have erupted across Brazil as the country’s Chamber of Deputies approved a new land bill that will restrict the new recognition of ancestral land…
Lightweight and portable payment system
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is developing a lightweight and portable payment system designed to operate during catastrophic events. About Lightweight and portable payment system: The RBI has conceptualized…
CITIIS 2.0 Program
Recently, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Indian Prime Minister has approved the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) programme. About CITIIS 2.0 Program: It is…
Ahilyabai Holkar
Marking the 298th birth anniversary of Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar, Maharashtra Chief Minister announced to rename Ahmednagar after her as Ahilyanagar. Key details: Located in the Western region of Maharashtra, Ahmednagar has…