Palkhi festival is an annual yatra to Pandharpur – the seat of the Hindu god Vithoba in Maharashtra, in honour of the deity. About the festival: The Palkhi starts in the month of Jyeshth (June) Every year on the eleventh day of the first half of the month of Ashadh (July), the Palkhi reaches Pandharpur( …
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About the news: Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off Gabon’s first Agri- SEZ project from New Delhi The project will be implemented by AOM group (a leading company on promoting agricultural development and innovation), with Centurion University (state university in odisha) as the technical and knowledge partner …
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Betelgeuse, the bright red giant star The bright red star Betelgeuse, called ‘Thiruvathirai’ or ‘Ardra’ in Indian astronomy, is easily spotted in the constellation Orion. Recent studies on the colossal red giant star Betelgeuse suggest that it is approaching the late stages of its life, specifically the carbon-burning phase, and there is a possibility that it …
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Uttam Lal Appointed as NHPC’s Director of Personnel Uttam Lal has assumed the role of Director (Personnel) at NHPC Limited India, a leading hydropower company in India. Before joining NHPC, Mr. Lal held the position of Chief General Manager (HR-CSR/R&R/LA) at NTPC Limited. With an extensive background of over 35 years, he brings immense …
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Reliance Retail’s beauty retail venture, Tira, is making strategic moves to enhance its presence in the booming beauty retail industry in India. With a focus on an omni-channel retail strategy and a range of products across different price segments, Tira is set to launch a nationwide marketing campaign. As part of this initiative, the company …
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Why the Scheme is in News? The Infrastructure Finance Secretariat (IFS) is continuously introducing measures to encourage private investment in infrastructure. To support this objective, the IFS has redesigned its website, www.pppinindia.gov.in, to provide greater value to stakeholders involved in Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & …
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Google faces charges from EU Google’s adtech business may have to be sold to address concerns around anti-competitive practices, according to the European Union. In a statement of objections, the commission highlighted practices such as favouring Google advertising services, which could result in the payment of a fine amounting to 10% of the company’s annual …
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Remembering 2013 Uttarakhand Floods In the early hours of June 17, 2013, an overwhelming flood caused by the Chorabari lake‘s overflowing banks in Uttarakhand devastated everything in its path, including people’s lives and houses. Five years later, filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor has created a movie entitled Kedarnath, featuring actors Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan, …
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1st Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav Comes to an End in Odisha The KIIT hosted the inaugural Janjatiya Khel Mahotsav, which is a spectacular sporting event that came to a close on June 12. The event has attracted around 5,000 indigenous athletes and 1,000 officials who represent 26 states. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, …
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First Hindu-American summit in US The inaugural Hindu-American Summit for political engagement, organised by a group of Indian Americans, was scheduled to take place at the US Capitol Hill on June 14. The summit’s primary objective is to bring attention and support for the concerns and issues faced by the Hindu community, which has been …
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Welcome to the Current Affairs Section of Adda247. If you are preparing for Government Job Exams, then it is very important for you to read the Daily Current Affairs. All the important updates based on current affairs are included in this Daily Current Affairs 2025 article.
