What is Methanol Poisoning?

Recent events have brought to light the dangers of consuming tainted alcohol in Laos, following the tragic deaths of four foreign tourists in Vang Vieng. Methanol is suspected to be the cause. This incident raises awareness about the risks associated ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Health Current Affairs

What is Labyrinthitis?

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization, has been hospitalized. He sought medical attention in Rio de Janeiro after experiencing serious health issues. Symptoms included labyrinthitis and a hypertensive crisis. These issues emerged during the G20 summit ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 23, 2024

1. General Upendra Dwivedi recently received the rank of Honorary General of which country’s army? [A] Myanmar[B] Nepal[C] Bhutan[D] Bangladesh Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Nepal] Notes:General Upendra Dwivedi, Indian Army Chief, was conferred Honorary General of the Nepal Army ..

Armenia Joins International Solar Alliance

Armenia has become the 104th full member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The Armenian Embassy in India announced this important development, which was formalized through the exchange of official documents between Armenia’s Ambassador to India, Vahagn Afyan, and Abhishek ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Can Body Cells Learn Without the Brain?

Recent research reveals surprising insights about cellular behaviour, which suggests that even human cells can exhibit a form of learning known as habituation. This phenomenon allows organisms to stop responding to repeated stimuli, which is a fundamental aspect of how ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

IISc Develops STring Representation Of Nanopore Geometry(STRONG)

Recent advancements in nanopore research have emerged from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Researchers have developed a novel language called STRONG, which describes nanopore shapes and structures using a sequence of characters. The publication appeared in the Journal of ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

More than 50 Countries Sign UN Sustainable Tourism Declaration

More than 50 governments have committed to a U.N. declaration aimed at making global tourism more climate-friendly, which emerged during a climate summit held in Azerbaijan. Inclusion in Climate Action Agenda For the first time, tourism has been incorporated into ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

World’s Most Expensive Passport 2024

Passport fees vary worldwide, with a report from April 2024, indicating that costs range from ₹1,500 to ₹19,000, influenced by factors such as the country of issuance and validity period. Most Expensive Passports The most expensive passport belongs to Mexico. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs