UAE Advances in Human Rights Milestones: UAHR

The Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) commended the UAE for its advancements in human rights. These developments align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which focus areas include health, education, social protection, and cultural rights. Recent Achievements The UAE ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

INS Tushil Commissioning Ceremony in Russia

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to commission the Indian Navy’s latest frigate, INS Tushil, at Yantra Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff, will attend the ceremony. Commissioning of INS Tushil INS Tushil is ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Over 77% of Earth’s Land Became Drier in Last 30 Years: UN Report

The United Nations has reported over 77 percent of Earth’s land has become drier in the past three decades. This situation poses serious threats to agriculture, water resources, and wildlife, and urgent action is required to address these challenges. Key ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) launched on February 15, 2024, has a budget of ₹75,021 crore, which aims to establish 10 million rooftop solar plants by March 2027. The scheme has already seen over 638,000 installations, generating ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Human Rights Day 2024 Observed on December 10

Human Rights Day is observed annually on December 10, which commemorates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted in 1948. This year’s theme is Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now, which emphasizes the practical importance of human rights. Significance ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

India’s First Hyperloop Test Track Completed at IIT Madras

IIT Madras has completed a 410-meter Hyperloop test track, which was announced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The project involves collaboration between the Railways, IIT Madras’ Avishkar Hyperloop team, and TuTr, a startup from IIT Madras. Hyperloop Technology Overview ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Manama Dialogue 2024

Recent events in the Middle East highlight escalating challenges with the situation in Syria remains critical after the rebels overthrew Bashar al-Assad. This turmoil extends across Gaza and Lebanon and S. Jaishankar addressed these issues at the Manama Dialogue in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

India’s First Integrated Waste Management City-cum-Learning Centre

Gorakhpur is set to establish India’s first Integrated Waste Management City-cum-Learning Centre by September 2025, aiming to create a garbage-free environment. It will promote sustainable waste management through a circular economy model and the facility will occupy 40 acres in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

A Global Conference on AI and Energy

The International Energy Agency (IEA) hosted a groundbreaking conference on December 4-5, 2023, in Paris. This meeting united leaders from governments, the energy sector, technology firms, and civil society, the focus was on the intersection of energy and artificial intelligence ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

New Damselfish Species Discovered in Maldives

A team of scientists has identified a new damselfish species, that occurred near the Maldives, published in the journal ZooKeys. It marks the importance of deep-sea coral reefs, which are often overlooked. Discovery Details The new species is named Chromis ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs