Indian Army has developed an indigenously developed “end-to-end secure mobile ecosystem” with instant connectivity on the move. Which has been named ‘SAMBHAV’ (Secure Army Mobile Bharat Version).
It has been developed in collaboration with national centers of excellence in academia and industry. It is an indigenously developed secure, end-to-end mobile ecosystem. Which has been developed on 5G technology.
State Current Affairs
3. Ganga Sagar Mela, India’s second-largest fair after Kumbh Mela, is celebrated in which state of India? – West Bengal
Gangasagar fair is celebrated every year on 14 or 15 January. This fair is held on the day of Makar Sankranti.
In the year 2023, about 51 lakh devotees participated in this fair. This fair is held in South Pargana district of West Bengal.
This fair is celebrated at Sagardweep, located some distance from the Bengal coast. Sagardweep is the place where the river Ganges meets the Bay of Bengal.
In Gangasagar Mela, a dip is taken in the river on the banks of Ganga and then prayers are offered at the temple of Kapil Muni.
Art & Culture
4. Which gharana did the famous classical singer Prabha Atre belong to, who passed away recently? – ‘Kirana Gharana’
Renowned classical singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Prabha Atre passed away at the age of 92. Prabha Atre was associated with ‘Kirana Gharana’ of Hindustani classical music.
In the year 1991, he was honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and he was also awarded the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, ‘Rashtriya Kalidas Award’ and ‘Tagore Academy Ratna Award’.
Economic Affairs
Economic Initiatives, Schemes & Projects
5. Recently, which scheme was launched by Karnataka Government for providing financial aid to unemployed graduates and diploma holders? – Yuva Nidhi scheme
Indian shooter Yogesh Singh won the gold medal in the men’s 25 meter standard pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championship 2024 held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Mongolian shooter won the silver medal with the same score. Nikita Chiryukin of Kazakhstan won the bronze medal with 568 points.
9. Who has become the fastest bowler to take 7 wickets in an ODI International match – Wanindu Hasaranga
Sri Lankan leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga gave the best performance of his career, taking 7 wickets for 19 runs in the decisive ODI against Zimbabwe in Colombo.
With this, he has become the fastest bowler to take 7 wickets (in one match) in One Day International. Hasaranga had taken 7 wickets in just 35 balls.
10. Who has become the first male cricketer to play 150 matches in T20 International – Rohit Sharma
