Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj : Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2023 Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2023 is celebrated on 19th February every year in Maharashtra to commemorate the birth anniversary of the legendary Maratha ruler, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He was born on 19th February 1630 in Shivneri Fort in Pune. He is known for his bravery, courage,…
SSC GD Constable recruitment exam : SSC GD Answer Key Released: Check Your Answers Now The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the answer key for the General Duty (GD) Constable recruitment exam on its official website. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can now check the answer key and raise objections, if any,…
Rolls-Royce Marine North America : Rolls-Royce Marine North America and Kalyani Strategic Service Inks an Agreement Rolls-Royce Marine North America and Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd, a division of Kalyani Group, have signed an agreement to promote and supply safety-critical control systems to Indian shipyards. This partnership is expected to provide Indian shipyards with access to…
Border Area Development Programme : Government Approves Rs 4,800 Crore Scheme for Holistic Development of Border Villages The Indian government has recently approved a scheme worth Rs 4,800 crore for the holistic development of border villages. This scheme aims to address the developmental gaps in the border areas of the country and ensure that the…
Forex Reserves : Forex Reserves Decline by $8.31 bn to $566.94 bn India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $8.31 billion to $566.94 billion in the week ended April 9, 2021, mainly due to a fall in foreign currency assets (FCA), as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) weekly statistical supplement data. The FCA, which…
World Pangolin Day : World Pangolin Day 2023 Observed on February 18th Pangolins are the only mammals that are entirely covered with scales, and there are eight species of pangolins in the world, four in Asia and four in Africa. Pangolins, often referred to as scaly anteaters, are hunted and traded in large numbers for…
Cloud-built demonstration satellite : World’s First Cloud-built Demonstration Satellite Launched, Janus-1 Successfully The world’s first cloud-built demonstration satellite, Janus-1, has been successfully launched from New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula by the US aerospace manufacturer Rocket Lab. The satellite was launched as part of Rocket Lab’s Educational Programme, which enables students to gain hands-on experience in space…
MPassport Police app : mPassport Police App Police Verification for Passport in Just 5 Days The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has launched a mobile application called “mPassport Police App” to speed up the police verification process for passport issuance. With this app, the police verification process that used to take up to 4-6 weeks…
Frozen lake marathon India : Ladakh to Host India’s First Frozen Lake Marathon at Pangong Tso Ladakh, the land of high passes, is set to host India’s first-ever frozen lake marathon at the picturesque Pangong Tso lake. The marathon, which is expected to attract runners from all over the country, is scheduled to be held…
