Record-Breaking Humpback Whale Migration

Recently, a male humpback whale achieved a remarkable feat by completing the longest migration ever recorded. This whale swam an astounding 13,046 kilometres (8,106 miles) from South America to Africa, surpassing the typical migration distance for its species. Researchers tracked ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is Search and Rescue Aid Tool (SARAT)?

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has recently upgraded its Search and Rescue Aid Tool (SARAT), which aims to enhance the effectiveness of sea rescue operations conducted by Indian agencies, including the Coast Guard. The tool now ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS)

The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) is preparing to submit its final report on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) by December 2024. This report will not include the geotechnical tests previously requested by the state government. The NDSA requires ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India’s First Diabetes Biobank in Chennai

India has taken a step forward in diabetes research with the establishment of its first diabetes biobank in Chennai, spearheaded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration with the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), aims to enhance ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is ‘Jalvahak Scheme’?

The Government of India has introduced the Jalvahak scheme to enhance cargo transport via inland waterways, aiming to encourage sustainable and economical transportation along major rivers such as the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Barak. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the scheme ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

India Hosts 2nd Land Forces Summit 2024

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, recently attended the 2nd Land Forces Summit (LFS) 2024, which took place with participation from Army Chiefs and senior generals from Japan, the US, Australia, and the Philippines. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Viraasat Sari Festival 2024

The Ministry of Textiles in India is set to host the third edition of the Viraasat Sari Festival from December 15 to December 28, 2024, will take place at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi, and aims to celebrate and promote ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Karnataka’s New SWIFT City Initiative

The Karnataka government has revealed its ambitious plan to establish SWIFT City near Sarjapur in Bengaluru, aiming to enhance the start-up ecosystem and position the city as a leading industrial hub. The project follows the recent announcement of KWIN City, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs