India’s Second Largest Butterfly Species Discovered in TamilNadu

India’s second-largest butterfly, the Southern Birdwing, was recently spotted on the satellite campus of The American College in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. This discovery sheds light on the region’s changing movements of butterfly species. About the Southern Birdwing The Southern Birdwing ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Union Minister Launches Rangeen Machhli App for Ornamental Fisheries

A new mobile app called “Rangeen Machhli” was launched by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh in Bhubaneswar. This app supports India’s growing ornamental fisheries sector, which is part of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), a scheme to ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Ozone Pollution Hurts Tropical Forest Growth, Study Finds

A recent study published in Nature Geoscience has revealed that ozone pollution is harming the growth of tropical forests, causing them to lose nearly 300 million tonnes of carbon every year. This is a big concern because tropical forests play ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Ayushman Bharat Expands Coverage for Elderly Indians Over 70

The Union Cabinet has approved a major expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This expansion now includes all Indians aged 70 and older, regardless of their income. Registration for this extended health coverage is ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Union Cabinet Approves ₹2,000 Crore Mission Mausam Initiative

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a major initiative called ‘Mission Mausam.’ This project, with a budget of ₹2,000 crore over two years, is designed to significantly improve India’s weather prediction and atmospheric science capabilities. ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Vietnam, Philippines Strengthen Defense Ties

Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to work more closely on defence and maritime security. This agreement came during a visit by Vietnam’s Defence Minister, Phan Van Giang, to the Philippines. This cooperation aims to address rising tensions with China, ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 13, 2024

1. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), recently seen in the news, is implemented by which ministry? [A] Ministry of Rural Development[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs[C] Ministry of Home Affairs[D] Ministry of Urban Development Show Answer Correct Answer: ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 12, 2024

1. Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated SEMICON India 2024 at India Expo Mart in which city? [A] Greater Noida[B] Bhopal[C] Jaipur[D] Gandhinagar Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Greater Noida] Notes:Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2024 on ..