Current Affairs

Sri Lanka announces free visas for Indians to boost tourism

Sri Lanka, in a bid to revitalize its tourism sector, has taken a significant step by waiving visa fees for tourists from seven countries, including India. This move aims to attract more visitors and help the country recover from recent...

Dussehra 2023: Date, History and Significance

Dussehra 2023 Dussehra, also known as Vijyadashami, is one of the most significant and colorful holidays celebrated by Hindu people in India. It marks the conclusion of the nine-day Navratri festival. Dussehra 2023 is to be celebrated on 24th October....

Mid-Planning Conference For Multilateral Naval Exercise (MILAN) – 24

Introduction The Indian Navy is all set to host the Mid-Planning Conference for MILAN 24 (Multilateral Naval Exercise- 2024) at Visakhapatnam from 19th February to 27th February 2024. This event follows a long-standing tradition of hosting the MILAN exercise, showcasing India's...

Indian Navy gets Third Guided Missile Destroyer Imphal

Introduction In a significant development for the Indian Navy, the state-of-the-art stealth guided missile destroyer, Yard 12706 (Imphal), has been officially transferred to Indian Navy on October 20, 2023. This momentous occassion marks a major milestone in India's indegenous shipbuilding...

RBI initiates Pilot Run to Test E-Rupee for Inter-Bank Borrowing

Introduction The Reserve Bank of India has taken a significant step in the digital transformation of the nation’s financial landscape by initiating a pilot run to test the E-Rupee, a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), for inter-bank borrowing. The E-Rupee...

Tata Motors To Invest ₹150 Crore To Acquire 27% Stake In ‘Freight Tiger’

  Tata Motors, a prominent name in the Indian automotive sector, announced a significant move that would reshape the country's logistics landscape. The company revealed its plan to acquire a 27% stake in Freight Tiger, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform specializing...