World Antimicrobial Awareness Week Observed From November 18 – 24

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens global health, reducing the effectiveness of life-saving medicines. This issue is particularly severe in developing countries, where limited healthcare access and the misuse of medicines exacerbate the problem. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) WAAW occurs annually ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Health Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 19, 2024

1. Which day is observed as National Epilepsy Day every year? [A] November 16[B] November 17[C] November 18[D] November 19 Show Answer Correct Answer: B [November 17] Notes:National Epilepsy Day is celebrated in India on November 17 to raise awareness ..

Dengue Surge Linked to Climate Change

Dengue fever cases are at record levels worldwide, with studies linking 19% of the rise to climate change, which is expected to worsen by 2050. Predictions indicate a potential 40-60% rise in cases, with some areas facing increases of 150-200%. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Pando: World’s Oldest Living Organism

Pando is a remarkable clonal colony of quaking aspen trees in Utah, which spans 106 acres and consists of around 47,000 individual trees. Pando is connected by an extensive underground root system, making it a single organism rather than a ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

What is Mechanical Qubit?

Quantum computers can solve problems that classical computers cannot by using qubits, the basic units of quantum information, and new mechanical qubits have boosted their potential. What are Mechanical Qubits? Mechanical qubits are tiny systems, akin to drum skins, that ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

North Korea’s ‘Noise Bombing’

Tensions between North and South Korea have risen, impacting Dangsan village near the border, where loudspeakers from the North play disturbing sounds, disrupting residents’ daily lives. Loudspeaker Strategy North Korea uses loudspeakers for psychological warfare. The sounds include gongs, howls, ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India and Nigeria Strengthen Maritime Security Ties

India and Nigeria recently agreed to enhance cooperation in maritime security, which occurred during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Nigeria. It marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years. President Bola Tinubu invited Modi ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Symbiosis University First Overseas Campus at Dubai

India and the UAE have deepened their educational partnership with Symbiosis International University opening its first overseas campus at Dubai Knowledge Park. This event marks an important milestone in the relationship between the two nations. Key Figures Present Dr. S. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Odisha Launches ‘Compendium of Regenerative Agriculture’

The Government of Odisha has initiated an important step towards sustainable agriculture. In collaboration with ICRISAT, they launched a ‘Compendium of Regenerative Agriculture’. This launch took place at the International Symposium on Shree Anna and Forgotten Foods in Bhubaneshwar. Key ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

EU Delays Deforestation Regulation for Indian Growers

The European Parliament has recently voted to postpone the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which provides additional time for Indian coffee and rubber growers to comply with new regulations. The initial deadline of December 2024 has now been extended to December ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs