Thriving: Making Cities Green, Resilient, and Inclusive in a Changing Climate

A report titled “Thriving: Making Cities Green, Resilient, and Inclusive in a Changing Climate” was released recently by the World Bank. It provides valuable insights for local and national policymakers to create greener, more resilient, and inclusive cities. Let’s delve ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

What is C-KYC Database?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently classified the Centralised Know Your Customer (c-KYC) database as high risk, posing challenges for financial institutions. This move has prompted banks to explore alternative methods for customer authentication, such as video KYC ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Taiwan’s Last Comfort Woman Passes Away

The recent passing of Taiwan’s last known “comfort woman” has brought attention to the historical significance of these women and the need for their stories to be preserved and acknowledged. Remembering Taiwan’s Last “Comfort Woman” Taiwan’s last known “comfort woman” ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Brain’s Role in Chronic Pain

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding chronic pain by identifying the specific area of the brain associated with this condition. Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and finding effective treatments has been ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: May 24, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 24, 2023 INDIA India’s Ministry of Railways in India handed over 20 broad- gauge locomotives to Bangladesh. A cheetah cub died at the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh. ..

Category: Today's News Headlines

Meiogyne arunachalensis

In the verdant forests of Arunachal Pradesh, a significant botanical discovery has been made. Researchers have identified a new species of tree and named it Meiogyne arunachalensis. This remarkable finding sheds light on the rich biodiversity of the region and ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

National Campaign for Updating and Verifying the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)

The National Campaign for Updating and Verifying the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) was recently launched in Goa, India. This collaborative effort involves various government entities, including the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, the Goa State Biodiversity Board, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Ireland Mandates Warning Labels on Alcoholic Products

Ireland is set to become the first country to mandate comprehensive health warning labels on alcoholic beverages. The new rules, which will come into effect in 2026, have sparked both support and protests. The Mandate for Health Warning Labels Ireland ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs