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India Tops Global Internet Shutdowns for the Sixth Year
For the sixth year in a row, India had the most number of Internet shutdowns reported anywhere in the world in the year 2023. There were 116 incidents in which the Internet was purposefully disconnected in different regions of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
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Hepatitis A Outbreak Affects 8,000 in Kerala’s Malappuram
There has been a big spread of Hepatitis A in Kerala’s Malappuram district, with about 8,000 cases and 12 deaths. The virus, which is known for being very contagious, usually affects kids younger than 15 years old, but it is ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
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Indian Army Sets Up Highest Tank Repair Facilities in Ladakh
Since April to May 2020, when China sent troops to the border, the Indian Army has been present in Eastern Ladakh more than before. Over 500 tanks and infantry battle vehicles, including Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles made in India, are ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
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National Workshop Boosts Deeptech Startups and Investment in India
On May 13 and 14, 2024, the 4th National Workshop on Technology Innovation in Cyber-Physical Systems, or TIPS 4.0, took place. The event was put together by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) as part of the National Mission ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Climate Change Linked to Severe Heatwaves in India
New studies show that India’s heatwaves are getting worse, which is a very bad sign. Extreme weather happened in April 2023, especially in the east and south. It was said that climate change made these events 45 times more possible. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
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India Expands UPI to Include More Rural, DBT Users
Multiple banks, including the Reserve Bank of India, are actively urging people who receive government-direct benefit transfers (DBTs) to use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for their transactions. This program is part of a larger plan to get more people ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
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Kerala Temples Ban Oleander After Woman’s Death
Following the tragic death of a 24-year-old woman, Surya Surendran, who accidentally consumed oleander leaves, two major religious temple boards in Kerala have imposed a ban on the use of oleander flowers in temple offerings. The incident occurred when the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024
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Longevity India Initiative
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has launched the Longevity India Initiative, a large-scale project aimed at pioneering ageing research in India. The initiative seeks to enhance the understanding of ageing through fundamental and applied research, develop solutions to improve ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
African Swine Fever Outbreak in Kohima
The department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) in Nagaland has successfully contained an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Kohima. Detection and Containment Measures The ASF case came to the attention of the AH&VS department when entrepreneurs ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
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UPSC 2023 results: 1,016 candidates recommended for appointment
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) for the year 2023 on April 16, 2024. A total of 1,016 candidates were recommended for various prestigious government services such as the Indian Administrative ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs