Sri Lanka Grants Visa-Free Access to 35 Countries

The Sri Lankan government has introduced a new policy that allows citizens from 35 countries to visit Sri Lanka without needing a visa. This policy starts on October 1, 2024, and is part of Sri Lanka’s efforts to increase tourism ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Invasive Lantana Camara Threatens Delhi’s Ecological Balance

Lantana camara, commonly known as common lantana, has become a major environmental problem in Delhi and the surrounding areas. This invasive shrub, which wasn’t found in places like Mangar Bani just ten years ago, has spread quickly, taking over green ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Researchers Develop Miniature CRISPR Tool for Plant Genome Editing

Nature uses genetic instructions to create living things, called a genome. Recent advances in gene editing, especially with CRISPR technology, aim to improve agriculture and make crops more resilient by precisely changing their genetic makeup. What is CRISPR? CRISPR (Clustered ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Study Predicts 49% Increase in Global Flooding by 2100

A recent study predicts a big increase in global flooding by the year 2100, mainly due to the continued release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. If these emissions stay high, flooding events could increase by 49% compared to 2020 ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

£2.7 Million Grants Announced for Type 1 Diabetes Research

The Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge, supported by the Steve Morgan Foundation, Diabetes UK, and JDRF, awarded over £2.7 million to various research projects, on August 12, 2024. These funds aim to create advanced insulin therapies that better manage type ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

CCI Raises Concerns Over $8.5 Billion Reliance-Disney Merger

The $8.5 billion merger between Reliance and Disney is under the spotlight as India’s antitrust body, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), examines its impact on competition in the media sector. Market Dominance and Competition This merger will create the ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 22, 2024

1. Which organization developed the online platforms PROMPT, DRIPS, and JAL VIDYUT DPR, recently launched by Ministry of Power? [A] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)[B] National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)[C] Central Electricity Authority (CEA)[D] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Show ..

Kerala Launches KITE GNU Linux 22.04 For Schools

The Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) has introduced KITE GNU Linux 22.04, a new free operating system designed specifically for public schools in Kerala. This initiative aims to boost digital education across about 300,000 computers in the state’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs