Great Barrier Reef Faces Record Temperatures, Urgent Threats

The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is experiencing serious problems because of climate change. Recently, scientists have found that the ocean’s surface temperature is the highest it has been in over 400 years. This rapid increase in temperature has caused a ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Waqf Board Amendment Bill 2024

The Union government’s proposed changes to the Waqf Boards Act of 1995 have caused a big political argument in India. Opposition parties are worried that these changes could harm the rights of the Muslim community to manage their lands and ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 9, 2024

1. Recently, which state government has approved Logistic Policy 2024 to create five lakhs job opportunities? [A] Karnataka[B] Assam[C] Maharashtra[D] Uttar Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra] Notes:The Maharashtra government has approved Logistics Policy 2024. It aims to establish ..

Nagaland Becomes First State to Implement Disaster Insurance

Nagaland has become the first state in India to start a disaster management insurance scheme by signing an agreement with SBI General Insurance. This new program called the Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS), is designed to protect against ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Awards 2024

The Indian government has brought back the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, marking the first national awards for scientists since their number was reduced in 2022. On August 7, 2024, it was announced that thirty-three awards would be given out on August ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

New Plant Species Ceropegia Shivrayiana Discovered at Vishalgad

A new flowering plant called Ceropegia Shivrayiana has been discovered in the Vishalgad area of Kolhapur. This discovery was detailed in a research paper published in the journal Phytotaxa, highlighting the biodiversity and ecological importance of Vishalgad Fort. Research Team ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Vinesh Phogat Disqualified Over Weight Issues Before Match

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified because she was a bit over the weight limit for her gold medal match. Although she gained weight the day before, she was found to be “a few grams over 50 kg” on the competition ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Sports Current Affairs

PM-KUSUM scheme – Recent Updates

The PM-KUSUM scheme, started in 2019 to introduce solar energy in Indian agriculture, is facing difficulties. According to a report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), only 30% of the scheme’s targets have been met. With the 2026 ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs