Daily Current Affairs  – 25 August 2022

In News Recently, the Ministry of Defence terminated the services of three Indian Air Force (IAF) officers for the accidental firing of a BrahMos missile which landed in Pakistan. About In the early 1980s, the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme, conceived and led by Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, started developing a range of missiles including Prithvi, Agni, […]

In News Several states including Gujarat and Rajasthan have been battling the outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), a viral infection of cattle. Lumpy Skin Disease About: LSD is caused by the lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV), which is a virus of the capripoxvirus genus in the poxviridae family. Sheeppox virus and goatpox virus are […]

In News Recently, the Anang Tal Lake in South Delhi has been declared a monument of national importance through a gazette notification by the Ministry of Culture.  Monuments of National Importance The Monuments of National Importance are designated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).  The union government of India is authorised to maintain, protect […]

In News Recently, a tripartite MoU was signed for swift development of modern Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) under Bharatmala Pariyojna. Key Points Objective:  To centralize freight consolidation and reduce logistics cost from 14% to less than 10% of GDP at par with International Standards.  This agreement is an earnest attempt towards realization of this […]

In News Recently, the Union government has amended the Legal Metrology (packaged commodities) Rules 2011 for ease of doing business and reducing the compliance burden for the garment or hosiery sold in loose or open.   What is Legal Metrology? Legal Metrology treats units of weighment and measurement, methods of weighment and measurement and weighing and […]

In News Recently, the Union government said that the Transgender persons will get yearly health insurance of Rs 5 lakh each under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. About the recent decision taken  Data: There are 4.8 lakh transgender persons in India who will be eligible for benefits under the scheme.  Memorandum of understanding The National Health […]

In News Recently Egypt released a Postage Stamp celebrating the 75th Anniversary of diplomatic ties with India. More about the news Diplomatic relations between Egypt and India were established with Egypt’s recognition of the independence of India on 18 August 1947, just three days after India’s independence. Growing Egypt-India economic and commercial relations contribute to […]

In Context Recently the new Grand Alliance government won the floor test in Bihar Assembly. More about the Floor Test About: A floor test is primarily taken to know whether the executive enjoys the confidence of the legislature.  This happens both in the Parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies. It is a constitutional mechanism under […]