The Second Meeting of the Joint Russian- Indian Commission on the Cooperation in the Field of Emergency Management was held on 28th August 2024 in Moscow, Russia. Shri Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs, India is leading the Indian delegation. Attendees in the meeting from India Shri Vinay Kumar, Ambassador of India to Russia was …
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Dawid Malan, the former top-ranked T20 batter and a versatile player who achieved the rare feat of scoring centuries for England in all formats, has announced his retirement from international cricket. At 36 years old, Malan leaves behind a legacy marked by significant achievements, particularly in the shorter formats of the game. Career Highlights T20 …
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First Indian Man to Receive the Jnanpith Award The first Indian male to receive the Jnanpith Award was G. Sankara Kurup in 1965. Known for his contributions to Malayalam literature, Kurup was honored for his poetry anthology Odakkuzhal (The Bamboo Flute). This prestigious award is India’s highest literary honor, recognizing excellence in literature. Early Life …
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Every year on August 29, India celebrates National Sports Day, a special occasion dedicated to honouring the spirit of sports in the country. This day goes beyond celebrating India’s athletic achievements; it emphasizes the crucial role of sports in maintaining health, fostering community, and inspiring generations. At the heart of this celebration is the legacy …
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Every year on August 29, the world observes the International Day Against Nuclear Tests. This significant day serves as a global reminder of the devastating effects of nuclear weapons testing and the urgent need for a world free from the threat of nuclear destruction. Since the dawn of the nuclear age in 1945, over 2,000 …
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Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are independent groups that work on their own, not controlled by the government. Their full form is Non-Governmental Organization. NGOs help with different issues like disaster relief, education, and health. They play an important role in making positive changes where government and private businesses might not reach. In this article, we will …
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Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar, often called Dadasaheb, was an Indian politician and independence activist. His significant contributions to India’s political framework include serving as the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, the Speaker of the Constituent Assembly of India, and the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha. His political career laid foundational stones for India’s parliamentary …
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The Centre has appointed senior IPS officer B Srinivasan as the new Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG), according to a Personnel Ministry order issued on August 27. Srinivasan, a 1992 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Bihar cadre, will serve as the NSG DG until August 31, 2027, the date …
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In a significant development, the Central Institute of Fisheries Education (ICAR-CIFE) and the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on August 26, 2024. This collaboration aims to advance cooperative management in the fisheries sector and supports the vision of establishing 200,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), dairy, …
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The world is home to a diverse array of countries, each with its own unique culture, history, and geography. Among them, some stand out for their sheer size, encompassing vast landscapes and abundant natural resources. In this list, we’ll explore the top 10 largest countries by land area, spanning continents and offering a glimpse into …
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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.
