Source-This post on the Sudarshan Setu has been created based on the article “PM inaugurates Sudarshan Setu connecting Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka island in Gujarat” published in “PIB” on 25th Feb 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu bridge in Gujarat. About Sudarshan Setu 1. About- ‘Sudarshan Setu’… Continue reading Sudarshan Setu
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Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan
Source-This post on Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan is based on the article “M.S. Swaminathan, P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh to get Bharat Ratna” published in “The Hindu” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? The government has recently announced that the Bharat Ratna will be conferred on former PM… Continue reading Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan
About Padma Awards 2024
Source-This post on Padma award has been created based on the article “Padma Awards 2024 announced” published in “PIB” on 25 January 2024. Why in the news? About Padma Awards 2024, Recently Padma Awards – one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and… Continue reading About Padma Awards 2024
Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023
Source-This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu” published in “PIB” on 20th January 2024. Why in the News? The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. What are Khelo… Continue reading Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023
Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023
Source-This post is based on the article “Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023 | Surat, Indore are the cleanest cities” published in “The Hindu” on 11th January 2024. Why in the News? The President of India has announced the results of the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023. What are the Swachh Survekshan Awards? Specifications Details What is it?… Continue reading Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023
National Landslide Susceptibility Map
Source- This post is based on the article “IIT Delhi team makes first hi-res landslide risk map for India” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? In the wake of severe monsoon triggered heavy floods and landslides, IIT Delhi team has developed India’s first national landslide susceptibility map. What are… Continue reading National Landslide Susceptibility Map
Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ 2023” published in “PIB” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has declared the ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar’ for 2023. The recipients will be honored by the President… Continue reading Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2023
DESERT CYCLONE: India-UAE Joint Military Exercise
Source– This post is based on the article “India-UAE Joint Military Exercise ‘DESERT CYCLONE’ commences in Rajasthan” published in “PIB” on 2nd January 2024. Why in the News? A 45-member UAE Land Forces group has arrived in India for the inaugural India-UAE Joint Military Exercise, ‘DESERT CYCLONE.’ What is ‘DESERT CYCLONE’? Aspect Details What is… Continue reading DESERT CYCLONE: India-UAE Joint Military Exercise
Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction
Source- This post is based on the article “Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? The Central Government, Assam government, and the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) have entered into a tripartite agreement aiming for enduring peace, prosperity, and comprehensive development… Continue reading Centre, Assam sign peace pact with ULFA faction
Indian Navy unveils new epaulettes for admirals
Source- This post is based on the article “Navy unveils new Admirals’ epaulettes in ‘true reflection of Indian rich maritime heritage‘” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? The new design of epaulettes for admirals has been unveiled by the Navy, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement during the Navy… Continue reading Indian Navy unveils new epaulettes for admirals
