Sweden Reports First Case of mpox Strain outside Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Sweden became the first country outside of Africa to report a case of the emerging clade I variant of mpox, on August 15, 2024. Due to the rapid spread of clade 1b, a ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Central India Forests Face High Fire Risk, Study Warns

Forests in Khandwa and North Betul, located in Central India, are increasingly at risk of forest fires due to a combination of human activities and natural factors. This concern was highlighted in a study published on August 14, 2024. Study ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

ISRO Launched SSLV-D3-EOS-08

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the SSLV-D3-EOS-08 mission. This mission launched a small satellite designed to observe Earth. It follows the success of the earlier SSLV-D2-EOS-07 mission, which was launched in February 2023. Development Milestones The SSLV-D3-EOS-08 is ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 17, 2024

1. Prerana Programme, recently seen in the news, is launched by which ministry? [A] Ministry of Education[B] Ministry of Culture[C] Ministry of Urban Development[D] Ministry of Defence Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Education] Notes:The Union Education Minister recently ..

India Set to Launch Electric Microcar “Robin” in 2025

The Indian automobile industry will soon see a new addition—a tiny electric car called the Robin. This new car is designed to make personal travel easier and greener, and it’s expected to help reduce city traffic congestion. The car is ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India Adds Three New Wetlands to Its Ramsar List

India added three new wetlands to its Ramsar Sites list, making a total of 85. These new sites are the Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary and Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, and Tawa Reservoir in Madhya Pradesh. This shows India’s commitment ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

New Zealand Proposes Legislation to Modernize Gene Technology Laws

The New Zealand government announced plans to create new laws on August 13, to make it easier to develop and use gene technologies, including gene editing. This effort is led by Judith Collins, the Minister for Science, Innovation, and Technology. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

What are Prokaryotes?

Prokaryotes are tiny, single-celled organisms that include bacteria and archaea. They are among the oldest life forms on Earth, existing for over 3.5 billion years. Prokaryotes are everywhere, thriving in many different environments, including the ocean. They are incredibly abundant—there ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

New Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s with 90% Accuracy

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed an exciting new blood test called PrecivityAD2, which can detect Alzheimer’s disease (AD) with around 90% accuracy. This breakthrough allows for earlier diagnosis and is especially useful for people with mild cognitive ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Maharashtra Launches ₹1,500 Monthly Aid for Eligible Women

Maharashtra will launch the ‘Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin’ scheme on August 17, announced by Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. This scheme is designed to give financial help to more than one crore (10 million) eligible women in the state. The launch ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs