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National Current Affairs of India, Important for competitive Exams.

Prof. B.R. Kamboj, Vice Chancellor, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University received the M.S. Swaminathan Award

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. B.R. Kamboj, received the M.S. Swaminathan Award for his contributions in agronomy.

  1. The award was presented by Thawar Chand Gehlot, the Governor of Karnataka, at the International Conference on ‘One Health One World’ in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
  2. Prof. B.R. Kamboj was selected for the award by a special committee recognizing his achievements in education, research, technology development, and extension in agricultural science.
  3. The Vice Chancellor is well-informed about farmers’ common problems, needs, and socio-economic conditions, and his agricultural recommendations have proven highly advantageous for farmers.
  4. Prof. Kamboj has authored around 300 research papers and articles in national and international journals, books, and technical magazines.

Q: Who received the M.S. Swaminathan Award in 2024?

a) Prof. B.R. Kamboj
b) Thawar Chand Gehlot
c) Chaudhary Charan Singh
d) Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia

answer: a) Prof. B.R. Kamboj

Joint Military Exercise ‘Desert Cyclone 2024’ between India and UAE in Rajasthan

Joint Military Exercise ‘Desert Cyclone 2024’ between India and UAE scheduled from January 2 to January 15 in Rajasthan.

  • Objective: Enhance interoperability through learning and sharing best practices in urban operations.
  • India and UAE have strong bonds based on cultural, religious, and economic ties.
  • Potential areas of bilateral cooperation in defense: production and development of defense equipment, joint exercises, sharing strategic information, technical cooperation (Intermediate Jet Trainer).
  • First-ever India-UAE Joint Air Forces exercise occurred in September 2008 at Al-Dhafra base in Abu Dhabi.

Q: What is the name of the Joint Military Exercise conducted between India and UAE in Rajasthan in January 2024?

a) Desert Storm 2024
b) Desert Thunder 2024
c) Desert Cyclone 2024
d) Desert Mirage 2024

Correct Answer: c) Desert Cyclone 2024

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