Urban Heat Island: Causes and Challenges

Urban Heat Island: Causes and Challenges

The Telangana Socio-Economic Outlook 2025 report reveals that Hyderabad is experiencing increased nighttime heat stress due to the urban heat island effect. What is urban heat island (UHI)? The UHI effect is a climatic phenomenon observed in urban areas, where temperatures are significantly higher… Read More

Digital Child Abuse: Implications and Challenges

Digital Child Abuse: Implications and Challenges

Digital child abuse, fueled by AI-based exploitation, is an emerging threat, and protecting children from these dangers requires urgent regulatory, technological, and social interventions. Digital Child Abuse & Its Implications  (a) Cyberbullying: Harassment and intimidation through social media, messaging apps, and… Read More

Smart Cities Mission

Smart Cities Mission: Achievements and Challenges

Why in the news? As per the Smart Cities Mission Dashboard, the cities have completed 7491 projects, with 567 projects still ongoing till feb 2025 Key Features Objective: Operational Framework: Centrally Sponsored Scheme:  Achievements (a) Over 8,000 projects launched, with… Read More

Current Affairs 5 April 2025

Current Affairs 5 April 2025 – Quiz for UPSC, NDA, CDS & AFCAT Exam

Welcome to Target Defence Academy! We are delighted to present the essential current affairs for 05 April 2025, meticulously crafted for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, SSC, Banking, and UPSC aspirants. Our dedicated expert faculty is passionate about delivering exceptional content that… Read More

Child Labour in India: Issues and Challenges

Child Labour in India: Issues and Challenges

Context Key Findings Issue of Child Labour in India Root causes: Poverty and illiteracy, requiring societal involvement for effective solutions. Statistics on Child Labour Gurupadswamy Committee: It was formed in 1979, and found that poverty was a key barrier to eliminating child labour.… Read More

Most Expected Personal Interview Questions for SSB

Most Expected Personal Interview Questions for SSB – Prepare for Success

The SSB personal interview is one of the most crucial tiers of the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview technique. It is designed to evaluate a candidate’s persona, management features, and decision-making capacity. The Interviewing Officer (IO) asks some questions, from… Read More

Current Affairs 04 April 2025

Current Affairs 4 April 2025 – Quiz for UPSC, NDA, CDS & AFCAT Exam

Welcome to Target Defence Academy! We are delighted to present the essential current affairs for 04 April 2025, meticulously crafted for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, SSC, Banking, and UPSC aspirants. Our dedicated expert faculty is passionate about delivering exceptional content that… Read More

How to Improve Your Personality and Clear SSB

How to Improve Your Personality and Clear SSB

Many aspirants for the Indian Armed Forces harbor a strong desire to pass the incoming Selection Board (SSB) interview, as opposed to a typical interview style of questioning, the SSB tests not only intelligence but also psychological, personality, and leadership… Read More

Rapid Fire Question Sets for SSB Interview

Rapid Fire Question Sets for SSB Interview – Most Common Questions & How to Answer

One of the most difficult officer selection procedures in the Indian Armed Forces is the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview. The Rapid Fire Question (RFQ) set is the most difficult of the many tasks in the Personal Interview (PI) round.… Read More