First Place Acquired by Haryana with the Maximum Number of Female Cadets in NDA Haryana has made a record for the largest number of girl cadets getting admitted into the National Defence Academy (NDA) in India. This feat is evidence… Read More
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Road to a $1 Trillion Economy for Indian States
Economic Landscape of Indian States INDIAN STATES’ SHARE OF NATIONAL GDP Maharashtra 13.3% Tamil Nadu 8.9% Uttar Pradesh 8.4% Karnataka 8.2% Gujarat 8.1% Challenges Global Competition: Competing with global economies requires innovation, efficiency, and a favorable business environment. Mismatch in Current… Read More
BIMSTEC Summit and India’s Role in it
As India prepares for the 6th Summit of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), its role in fostering connectivity and addressing shared challenges in the Bay of Bengal region is under scrutiny. Here, we have discussed about… Read More
Current Affairs 6 April 2025 – Quiz for UPSC, NDA, CDS & AFCAT Exam
Welcome to Target Defence Academy! We are delighted to present the essential current affairs for 06 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
India’s Bioeconomy
Why in the News? India BioEconomy Report has pegged the value of India’s bioeconomy in 2024 at more than $165 billion, accounting for over 4.2% of the country’s GDP. Also, the report highlighted ample opportunity for this sector to grow to about $300… Read More
Earthquake Disaster: Causes, Impact and Preparedness
Why in the news? A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, causing buildings to collapse in Mandalay and bringing down a skyscraper under construction in Bangkok. Here, we have discussed about Earthquake disaster and its causes, impact and preparedness. What… Read More
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, 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: 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 – 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