According to a recent report, the Canary Islands migration route that connects West African nations with Spain had its deadliest year on record. The report by Caminando Fronteras (Walking Borders.) says that nearly 10,000 migrants disappeared at sea in 2024 Read More …
Category: Current Affairs
Gujarat CM launches ‘SWAR’ platform
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has launched a new citizen-centric initiative called the SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) platform. Key Highlights The SWAR (Speech and Written Analysis Resource) platform was launched on the occasion of Good Governance Day on Read More …
United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)
Brigadier Amitabh Jha, who was serving as the Deputy Force Commander (DFC) of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in the Golan Heights, has died due to medical reasons. United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)
A study finds high arsenic levels in staple foods in Bihar
The study conducted by researchers at the Mahavir Cancer Sansthan and Research Centre Patna highlights a significant public health concern regarding elevated arsenic levels in staple foods like rice, wheat, and potatoes in 11 arsenic hotspot districts of Bihar. These Read More …
RBI sets up panel to develop framework for ethical use of AI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted an eight-member committee to develop a Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI) in the Financial Sector.
China approves world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra
The Chinese government has approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam project in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, the Tibetan name for the Brahmaputra. Key Highlights and Concerns:
Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a)
Researchers studying prehistoric rocks and fossils from Mount Ashibetsu in Japan have refined the timing and duration of Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a), a major environmental disruption that depleted oxygen in Earth’s oceans and triggered significant extinctions, particularly among Read More …
IIT Bombay researchers develop shock syringes
Researchers at IIT Bombay have developed an innovative shock syringe that promises a painless experience for medical treatments, marking a significant advancement in drug delivery technology. How Shock Syringes Work Benefits of the Shock Syringe: (Source: The Hindu)
Supreme Court rejects NCDRC’s authority to cap credit card interest rates
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) exceeded its authority by issuing directives related to interest rates on credit card dues, reaffirming that such matters fall exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Read More …
PM Modi chaired the 45th meeting of PRAGATI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 45th meeting of PRAGATI, an ICT-based platform aimed at ensuring the timely implementation of government initiatives through collaboration between the Central and State governments. During the session, eight projects were reviewed, including six Metro Read More …
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Reports Successful Closest Approach to Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first human-made object to fly extremely close to the Sun. Mission Highlights: Scientific Achievements: Previous passes have helped: Living With a Star Program:
Indian Railways completes trial run on J&K’s first cable-stayed Anji Khad bridge
Indian Railways on 25th December successfully conducted a trial run of a tower wagon on the Anji Khad Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge, located in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. This milestone highlights the progress in enhancing railway connectivity Read More …
Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi
Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh on 25th December launched the ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ initiative on Good Governance Day. The Good Governance Day is celebrated to mark the 100th birth anniversary of former Read More …
South Korea has officially become a “super-aged” society
South Korea has officially become a “super-aged” society, as individuals aged 65 and older now constitute 20% of its population, according to government data released on December 24, 2024. Key Points Implications for South Korea: South Korea’s demographic shift presents Read More …
Bald eagle officially declared US national bird
President Joe Biden has officially signed into law legislation formally designating the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States, correcting an oversight that had persisted for over two centuries. Key Points: