The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on August 13, 2024 successfully carried out the maiden flight test of the long-range glide bomb (LRGB) Gaurav from a Su-30 MK-I fighter jet of the Indian Air Force. About GAURAV Gaurav is an air-launched 1,000 kg class glide bomb capable of hitting targets at long distances. After …
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Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of the State Bank of India (SBI), overseeing the Risk Compliance and Stressed Assets Resolution Group (SARG) departments. This change follows government approval last week. Appointments and Transitions New MD Appointment Rana Ashutosh Kumar Singh is the new MD responsible for SBI’s risk …
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State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has been awarded a significant contract by Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to set up a 1,600 MW thermal power project. This project, known as the Koderma Supercritical Thermal Power Project (STPP), will be implemented on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) basis in the Koderma district of Jharkhand. Project …
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In a significant step towards driving Digital Health education across India, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the National Health Authority (NHA) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) in the presence of Union Health Minister, Shri J P Nadda, on August 13. Benefit of this partnership This partnership will not only enhance …
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China has taken a significant step in advancing its low-altitude economy by testing its largest unmanned cargo aircraft yet. This move highlights the country’s push to expand its drone capabilities, with the goal of creating a $279-billion industry by 2030. Key Developments Test Flight Details China’s largest unmanned cargo aircraft, developed by Sichuan Tengden Sci-tech …
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Lakshmi Sahgal, popularly known as Captain Lakshmi, was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and a key leader in the Indian National Army (INA). Born on October 24, 1914, in the Malabar District of British India (now Kerala), she became a revolutionary, a dedicated medical practitioner, and a staunch advocate for women’s rights. …
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The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is spinning off its Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) app into a standalone subsidiary to bolster its presence in the digital payments market. Lalitha Nataraj, previously with IDFC FIRST Bank and ICICI Bank, has been appointed as CEO of this new entity. Strategic Move The separation of BHIM …
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The Big Cricket League (BCL) is set to make its debut on the Indian cricket landscape, promising a unique blend of local talent and cricketing legends. This franchise-based T20 event is poised to offer aspiring players an unprecedented opportunity to showcase their skills alongside established stars, potentially reshaping the future of Indian cricket. Partnership with …
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In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists may have uncovered the world’s oldest solar calendar at the renowned archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe in southern Turkey. This finding, published in the journal Time and Mind on July 24, offers a fascinating glimpse into the sophisticated astronomical knowledge of our ancient ancestors. The Enigmatic Stone Pillar At the …
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, known in Hindi as “Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas,” is a solemn national memorial day observed annually on August 14th in India. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the immense suffering and loss experienced during the 1947 partition of India. Established in 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this commemoration …
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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.
