Former Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra assumed charge as the Ambassador of India to the United States on August 13. Kwatra succeeds India’s former envoy to the United States, BJP leader Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Who is Vinay Mohan Kwatra? Vinay Mohan Kwatra, (born 1962) is an Indian diplomat. He has served as the 34th Foreign …
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India Gate, an iconic monument in New Delhi, stands as a tribute to the Indian soldiers who perished in World War I and the Afghan Wars. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and inaugurated in 1931, it is a symbol of national pride and remembrance. This GK quiz explores fascinating details about India Gate, testing your …
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Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU with the Small Business Administration (SBA) of the Government of the United States of America to promote Cooperation on Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs). MoU signed The MoU was signed between Secretary, Ministry of MSME S. C. L Das and …
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Jama Masjid, one of India’s most renowned mosques, stands as a remarkable testament to Mughal architecture and heritage. Located in Old Delhi, this grand mosque attracts numerous visitors and scholars interested in its historical and cultural significance. This article presents a general knowledge quiz to test your understanding of Jama Masjid’s history, architecture, and other …
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Shri Sandeep Poundrik has officially taken over as the Secretary of the Ministry of Steel, succeeding in his role at Udyog Bhawan. A 1993-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, Poundrik was welcomed by senior officials of the Ministry upon his appointment. Previous Roles and Experience Poundrik’s extensive background includes serving as Additional Chief Secretary …
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India and Pakistan, formed from the Partition of British India in August 1947, have had a contentious relationship since their inception. The core issue driving their conflicts is Kashmir. Pakistan’s demand for Kashmir, a Muslim-majority region, to join it contrasts with India’s insistence on retaining Kashmir to maintain its multi-religious and multi-ethnic identity. This discord …
Para shuttler Pramod Bhagat has been suspended by the Badminton World Federation for a period of 18 months for breaching the anti-doping regulations. Now, Pramod will miss the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The Federation announced that Tokyo 2020 Paralympic gold medal winner Pramod Bhagat has been suspended on account of where about failure. What are the Anti Doping …
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Pakistan Independence Day is celebrated on August 14 each year, marking the country’s freedom from British rule in 1947. This day is not only significant for its historical value but also offers a chance to test knowledge about Pakistan’s history and culture. Here is a general knowledge quiz to celebrate and learn more about Pakistan …
In August 1947 British India was partitioned, ending three hundred years of colonial rule with the creation two independent nations: India and Pakistan (comprising West and East Pakistan, present-day Bangladesh). From the tumultuous and tragic set of events that encompass this ‘Great’ and ‘Long’ Partition, much is set in stone: partition caused the ‘greatest mass …
Hockey India (HI) has officially announced that retiring goalkeeper PR Sreejesh will be the new head coach for the Indian junior men’s hockey team. This decision follows India’s recent bronze medal victory at the 2024 Olympics. Announcement and Significance The announcement was made on August 8, 2024, shortly after India secured a bronze medal by …
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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 2024 article.
