India to Host World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit(WAVES) 2025

India is set to host the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in 2025, marking a milestone for the nation, and providing a platform to showcase its creative talents. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of young creators in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Lakshya Sen Wins Bronze at King Cup International Badminton Open

Lakshya Sen, an emerging talent in badminton, recently showcased his skills at the inaugural King Cup International Badminton Open. The competition marked a milestone in his career, as he secured third place by defeating French player Alex Lanier. Match Overview ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Sports Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: December 31, 2024

1. Consider the following: Typhon missile system BrahMos cruise missile Patriot missile system Which of the above systems is primarily developed for mid-range capabilities? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only 1[C] 1, 2 and 3[D] Only 3 Show Answer Correct ..

2024 – A Year of Climate Crisis: UN Report

The United Nations has reported extreme weather patterns and record-breaking heat, urging immediate global action to avert disaster. Greenhouse gas emissions have reached alarming highs, contributing to a worrying trend of escalating temperatures. Extreme Weather Events 2024 has seen severe ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Stellaria bengalensis: New Plant Species Discovered in West Bengal

Recently, researchers identified a new plant species named Stellaria bengalensis in Kalimpong district, West Bengal, which adds to the biodiversity of the region and marks the ongoing exploration of India’s flora. Discovery Details The plant was discovered by Arya S. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

What is Norovirus?

Norovirus cases are increasing in the United States this winter with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting double the usual cases, particularly in early December raising concerns among health officials. About Norovirus Norovirus, often referred to as ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

China’s CR450 Bullet Train Breaks Speed Records

China has recently revealed its CR450 bullet train, achieved a remarkable speed of 450 km/h (approximately 280 mph) during testing. This development marks advancement from the previous CR400 Fuxing trains, which maxed out at 350 km/h. The CR450 combines speed ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Maharastra Launches its First Made-in-India Surgical Robot

The SSI Mantra, India’s first made-in-India surgical robot, has been installed at Noble Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, Maharashtra. This advancement in medical technology recently gained approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). The installation ceremony was ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs