The Ashoka Chakra is a symbolic representation of the Dharmachakra, a wheel adorned with 24 spokes. It is also known as the ‘Wheel of Duty‘. Positioned at the center of the tricolor flag, the Ashoka Chakra was adopted on July 22, 1947, and features twenty-four spokes. This emblem is prominently used at the heart of …
Continue reading “How Many Spokes are there in Ashoka Chakra?”
According to a notification issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on July 31, 2023, the production, sale, and distribution of ‘ketoprofen’ and ‘aceclofenac’, along with their formulations, for animal use is prohibited under section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 (23 of 40). The recommendation of this ban was …
Continue reading “Health Ministry prohibits sale of Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac”
The Ministry implemented ‘Naya Savera’ scheme also known as ‘Free Coaching and Allied’ scheme to assist students/candidates belonging to the six minority communities namely Sikh, Jain, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist and Parsi by way of special coaching for qualifying examinations. ‘Naya Savera’ Scheme: OBJECTIVES The primary objectives of the scheme are to provide specialized coaching to …
Continue reading “Ministry implemented ‘Naya Savera’ or ‘Free Coaching and Allied’ scheme”
India’s indigenous Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) and the variant of HELINA (Helicopter-launched NAG) Weapon System called ‘Dhruvastra’ are set to be inducted into the Indian army and Indian Air Force (IAF) after clearing all the trials. Both the Nag ATGM and Helina (Dhruvastra) missiles are developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) and manufactured …
Continue reading “India successfully concludes trials of anti-tank guided missiles”
The Padma Bhushan awardee and IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, 1960 batch, N Vittal passed away in Chennai. With the passing of N Vittal, 85, former Telecom Secretary and Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) on Thursday, the country has lost the person who had sown the seeds for the growth of the information technology sector …
Continue reading “Padma Bhushan awardee and IAS officer N Vittal passes away”
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has developed The ‘MASI’ application for real-time monitoring of Child Care Institutions (CCIs) and their inspection process across the country. Monitoring App for Seamless Inspection (MASI): Objectives The primary objective behind the development of the Monitoring App for Seamless Inspection (MASI) is to ensure the effective …
Continue reading “MASI Portal for Monitoring CHILD CARE HOMES”
The State government of kerala has launched a groundbreaking scheme called ‘Shubhayatra’. The scheme aims to provide much-needed financial support to first-time overseas emigrants from Kerala, facilitating a positive and productive migration ecosystem. With a financial assistance of up to ₹2 lakh, a tax holiday for six months, and attractive interest subvention, the scheme intends …
Continue reading “Kerala to soon see off its overseas emigrants with Shubhayatra scheme”
State Bank of India (SBI), one of India’s largest public sector banks, reported its financial results for the April-June quarter of 2023-24. The bank achieved its highest-ever quarterly profit at ₹ 16,884 crore, representing a significant jump from ₹ 6,068 crore in the same period the previous year. This remarkable performance was attributed to a …
Continue reading “SBI Posts Highest-Ever Quarterly Profit Of ₹ 16,884 Crore”
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) is set to conduct a public hearing on the proposed expansion of Adani group’s Kattupalli Port in Tiruvallur district. The project, which was initially scheduled for a hearing in January 2021 but was delayed due to COVID-19, has drawn strong opposition from environmentalists and opposition parties. The expansion …
Continue reading “TNPCB to Hold Public Hearing on Adani Kattupalli Port Expansion Amid Controversy”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations across India on August 6. The ambitious project, executed under the Amrit Bharat Scheme, aims to enhance passenger amenities and improve railway infrastructure. With an estimated cost of ₹24,470 crore, the redevelopment work is a significant …
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.
