Australia’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill, 2024

Australia’s House of Representatives has recently passed the “Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill, 2024”, which aims to protect children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. If approved by the Senate and granted Royal Assent, it will ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

UN Secretary General Pays Tribute to Brigadier General Amitabh Jha

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently honored Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who served with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in the Golan Heights. Guterres praised Jha’s leadership and commitment to UN peacekeeping missions. Brigadier Jha’s Role in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Punjab Achieves 100% Piped Water Supply

Punjab has recently achieved milestone by providing 100% piped water supply to all rural households, falls under the central government’s ‘Har Ghar Jal’ scheme. The state government is also undertaking extensive projects to improve water quality and address scarcity. Canal ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Post Office Rules, 2024, and Post Office Regulations, 2024

The Department of Posts (DoP) has introduced reforms in the Indian postal system with the Post Office Act, 2023, effective from June 18, 2024, to modernise services and enhance accessibility for citizens. The accompanying Post Office Rules, 2024, and Post ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

What is MASLD?

Recent studies have revealed the reclassification of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) to Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). This change aims to clarify the connection between fatty liver disease and metabolic disorders, such as obesity and diabetes. Definition of ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 28, 2024

1. The Uttar Pradesh government inaugurated the ‘Atal Yuva Maha Kumbh’ in which city? [A] Lucknow[B] Agra[C] Gorakhpur[D] Ayodhya Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Lucknow] Notes:Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the ‘Atal Yuva Maha ..

China to Build World’s Largest Dam on Brahmaputra Near India Border

China has recently approved the construction of the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra River, located in Tibet near the Indian border, which is poised to cost approximately $137 billion. The dam has sparked concerns among neighboring countries, particularly India ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UAE Emerges as Africa’s Top Investor

The UAE has solidified its position as Africa’s largest investor in new business projects, committing $110 billion (£88 billion) to various initiatives from 2019 to 2023, with $72 billion specifically allocated to renewable energy. This investment trend has outpaced traditional ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Jet

Recent social media activity has showcased new Chinese combat aircraft, reflecting advancements in aerospace technology, coincide with notable anniversaries, including the J-20 stealth fighter’s rollout and Mao Zedong’s birthday. New Aircraft Specifications One of the newly revealed aircraft features a ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Bald Eagle Officially Recognised as America’s National Bird

The bald eagle, a powerful symbol of the United States, has received formal recognition as the national bird, conferred by President Joe Biden through legislation passed by Congress. The bald eagle is distinguished by its striking white head, yellow beak, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs