News: The Union Minister of Communications has launched the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0 to enhance telecom accessibility, security, and empowerment across India. About National Broadcast Mission 2.0 It is built on the success of NBM 1.0, which was launched for the period 2019-2024 as a part of the National Digital Communications Policy, 2018. Under… Continue reading National Broadcast Mission 2.0
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Pay Commission
News: The Union Government has announced the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission. About Pay Commission A Pay Commission decides the salary and compensation of Central government employees and allowances of pensioners. It is set up by the Department of Expenditure, Union Ministry of Finance. It is generally set up every 10 years by the central… Continue reading Pay Commission
Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan
News: On the 77th Army Day (15th January), Defence Minister launched the “Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan” website and app. About Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan website will be a one-stop destination for information about significant battlefields and border areas in India, featuring virtual tours and historical narratives and interactive content. The initiative has been… Continue reading Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan
Siachen Glacier
News: A private telecom service provider has deployed 4G and 5G connectivity services to Siachen Glacier. About Siachen Glacier Siachen Glacier is a piedmont glacier located in the Karakoram Range of the Himalayas. It lies between Saltoro Ridge to the west and the main Karakoram range to the east. It is the world’s second longest… Continue reading Siachen Glacier
Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
News: The government has reconstituted the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) to include T V Somanathan, the new Cabinet Secretary, and Manoj Govil, the newly appointed Expenditure Secretary. About Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) was established in August 1948 within the Department of Scientific Research later the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)… Continue reading Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
India Meteorological Department (IMD) and its future vision
News: Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) marked its 150th anniversary. About India Meteorological Department (IMD) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) was established in 1875. It is the principal agency for meteorological observations, weather forecasting, and seismology in India. Headquarters: New Delhi, IMD operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and plays a vital role… Continue reading India Meteorological Department (IMD) and its future vision
Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program (FTI-TTP)
News: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will inaugurate the FTI-TTP on 16 January 2025 from Ahmedabad. About Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program’ (FTI-TTP) The FTI-TTP is an initiative under the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision intended to enhance the experience of international travelers. Objective: To provide world-class immigration facilities, making international travel seamless and… Continue reading Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program (FTI-TTP)
Space Docking
News: Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully showcased space docking. About Space Docking Space docking is the process of joining two spacecraft in orbit. It involves bringing fast-moving spacecraft to the same orbital trajectory, moving them closer to one another either manually or autonomously, and finally locking them together mechanically. This… Continue reading Space Docking
IMD Celebrates 150 Years and Improves Weather Forecasting Accuracy
Source: The post IMD Celebrates 150 Years and Improves Weather Forecasting Accuracy has been created, based on the article “150 years of IMD: What the weather agency has planned for the future” published in “Indian Express” on 17th January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Disaster and disaster management. Context: The article discusses the India… Continue reading IMD Celebrates 150 Years and Improves Weather Forecasting Accuracy
INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer
News: Three frontline combatants, INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer were commissioned into the Indian Navy for the first time. INS Surat INS Surat is a stealth-guided missile destroyer and the fourth and final vessel under Project 15B. It is also known as the Visakhapatnam class. It is India’s first warship to be… Continue reading INS Surat, INS Nilgiri, and INS Vaghsheer
