Unrwa Faces Closure Amidst Rising Tensions

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (Unrwa) is on the brink of closure due to new Israeli legislation. This agency provides essential services to Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

What is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)?

China’s disease control authority recently announced a pilot monitoring system aimed at tracking pneumonia of unknown origin. This initiative comes in response to an expected rise in respiratory infections during the winter months. The country has already observed an increase ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Tularemia – Rising Cases of Rabbit Fever

Recent reports indicate a concerning rise in tularemia cases, also known as rabbit fever, in the United States. The disease, caused by the bacterium *Francisella tularensis*, has seen over a 50 per cent increase in reported cases. This rise is ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

AbbVie India Violates UCPMP, 2024

The recent actions of AbbVie Healthcare India Private Ltd have brought attention to the ethical standards in pharmaceutical marketing. The company was found guilty of violating the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP), 2024. An anonymous report revealed that ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Rising Costs of Drug-Resistant Infections

Drug-resistant infections present challenge to healthcare systems. A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reveals that these infections not only prolong hospital stays but also increase treatment costs by an average of 33.1%. This research marks ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 4, 2025

1. With reference to the concept of “Cultural Heritage,” consider the following statements: The Great Wall of China was built to protect against invasions from nomadic tribes. The Pyramids of Giza were built over 20 years during Pharaoh Khufu’s reign. ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 4, 2025

1. India’s first Coastline-Waders Bird Census has conducted at which place? [A] Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh[B] Marine National Park, Jamnagar[C] Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh[D] Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Marine National Park, ..

Chhattisgarh’s Green GDP Initiative

Chhattisgarh has launched a pioneering initiative that integrates the ecological services of its forests into the Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP). This innovative approach aims to tell the relationship between the environmental contributions of forests and the state’s economic ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs