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Kavach Train Protection System, Working, Implementation

Kavach Train Protection System The Kavach Train Protection System, which has obtained Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL-4) certification, offers a cost-effective solution with an exceptional level of safety and an incredibly low error probability (1 error in 10,000 years). As...

New Parliament Building, Name, Architect, Features, Design

New Parliament Building The New Parliament Building, to be built by Tata Projects Ltd., would be constructed next to the current structure during a 22-month period and have a built-up size of 64,500 square meters across four stories. The new...

What is Sengol? Check its History and Significance

The New Parliament Building, which is a component of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, will be officially opened by the prime minister on May 28th, 2023. The installation of a venerable golden sceptre named Sengol near the Speaker's seat will...

Is IFS the most elite service among all Civil Services?

Introduction Is IFS the most elite service among all Civil Services?: Within the realm of Civil Services in India, the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) stands out as a service renowned for its prestige and exclusivity. In this blog post, we...

World Hypertension Day 2023, Theme, History, Objectives

World Hypertension Day World Hypertension Day is an annual observance held on May 17th to raise awareness about hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. Hypertension is a common condition in which the force of blood against the walls of...

Cannes 2023, Venue, Theme, Celebrities and Schedule

Cannes 2023 The 2023 Cannes Film Festival is presently in session. The French historical drama Jeanne du Barry, starring Johnny Depp and directed by Mawenn, served as the festival's opening film. The year's most anticipated film festival has finally arrived....

Operation Samudragupt, Objective and Drug Trafficking Case

Operation Samudragupt Operation Samudragupt was established by the NCB Director General to combat heroin and another drug trafficking in the Indian Ocean region. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Deputy Director General (Ops), NCB, headed the operation, which was comprised of officers from...

Red Corridor – Naxalism in India & Its Future | Ministry of Home affairs Report | Free PDF

NDA government launched ‘National Policy and Action Plan’ in 2015, covering security and development aspects. Has it worked? Government claims tangible benefits in its efforts against Maoists. India ranked at 137th globally in the Global Peace Index 2017 ,prepared by the Australia-based Institute...

Why politicians contest two seats, why EC wants to limit them to one?? Free PDF Current Affairs

Why do they do it ? PM MODI contested from Varanasi as well as Vadodara in the last Lok Sabha elections 2014 Objective:  ü Demonstrate mass appeal across states ü Gather support for the party ü back-up plan in case they...

Daily MCQ – Current Affairs For UPSC Free PDF | 11th & 12th Mar’18

Q1) Consider the following statements , choose the correct ones : A) The process of producing electricity through plants and microbes together is termed as plant microbial fuel cells (PMFC). B) firefly glows because it has an enzyme that converts...