India’s Mission Mausam

Mission Mausam was launched by the Government of India in September 2024. This initiative aims to enhance weather forecasting and manage specific weather events. The mission seeks to control rainfall, hail, fog, and later, lightning strikes. Importance of Cloud Physics ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Diamond Dust Proposed as Geoengineering Solution for Global Warming

A new study published in Geophysical Research Letters suggests that diamond dust could be an effective SRM material. The study compared seven compounds and found diamonds to be the most efficient for reflecting solar radiation. Researchers propose spraying five million ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Andhra Pradesh Plans Law to Boost Childbirth Rates

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced plans to create a law encouraging residents to have more children. He highlighted a population deficit, stating that fewer than two children per family leads to a rapid decline in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 23, 2024

1. Recently, a new orchid species named Crepidium assamicum was discovered in which national park of Assam? [A] Orang National Park[B] Manas National Park[C] Dibru-Saikhowa National Park[D] Manas National Park Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Dibru-Saikhowa National Park] Notes:A new ..

New Zealand Wins Maiden Women’s T20 World Cup

New Zealand’s women’s cricket team achieved a historic milestone. They secured their first T20 World Cup title under the leadership of Sophie Devine. The final was held in Dubai, where they faced South Africa. This victory was unexpected, especially considering ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Sports Current Affairs

5th National Water Awards 2023 Ceremony Announced

On October 22, 2024, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will present the 5th National Water Awards 2023. This event will take place at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The awards recognize contributions to water management and conservation across ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

16th Century Copper Inscriptions Discovered in Tamil Nadu

A remarkable archaeological find has emerged in Mappedu village, Tiruvallur district. Two copper plate inscriptions from the 16th Century CE were discovered at the Sri Singeeswarar temple. This discovery occurred during a routine inspection of temple lockers. The lockers are ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

New Orchid Species Discovered in Tripura

A new orchid species, Coelogyne tripurensis, has been discovered in Jampui Hills, Tripura. This area is about 200 km from Agartala and is the highest hill range in the state, located at an altitude of 3000 feet. The research was ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs