Page-18 of Current Affairs - April, 2024

What is Juice Jacking Scam?

Recently, the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning regarding the potential misuse of public charging ports found in locations such as cafes, hotels, and airports. The agency has alerted users about the risk of “juice jacking attacks,” ..

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World’s Most Powerful Laser Developed in Romania

A research centre in Romania, part of the European Unions Infrastructure Extreme Light Infrastructure (ELI) project, has developed the worlds most powerful laser. The laser, operated by French company Thales Group, utilizes Nobel Prize-winning inventions and promises revolutionary advancements in ..

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Evidence of Ozone on Jupiter’s Moon Callisto

An international team of scientists, led by researchers from the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad, has discovered strong evidence indicating the presence of ozone on Callisto, one of Jupiter’s largest moons. The study, published in the March 2024 issue ..

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125 Years of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory

The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KoSO) is a solar observatory located in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1899, it is one of the oldest solar observatories in the world and has been at the forefront of solar research for over 125 ..

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India Employment Report 2024

The recently released India Employment Report 2024, the third in a series by the Institute for Human Development in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), examines youth employment challenges in the context of India’s evolving economic, labour market, educational, ..

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Odisha Day- Utkal Divas

Odisha was officially established as a separate state on April 1, 1936, making it the first state in India to be formed on a linguistic basis (during British Era). After independence, Andhra State was first to be formed on linguistic ..

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22 New Products Added to Geographical Indication (GI) Registry

In March 2024, the Geographical Indication (GI) registry of India added 22 new products from the states of Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, and Meghalaya. These products are now protected under the GI tag, which recognizes their unique qualities and geographical ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 1, 2024

1. Cumbum valley, recently seen in news, is located in which state? [A] Tamil Nadu[B] Karnataka[C] Maharashtra[D] Kerala Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu] Notes:Cumbum Valley, known as the “Grapes City of South India,” is known for Panneer Thratchai ..

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World Tuberculosis Day

World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on March 24 to raise awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and the efforts made to eliminate it. It provides recognition to health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and advocates in the fight ..

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International Day of Forests

Every year on March 21st, World Forestry Day or International Day of Forests is celebrated to increase global awareness about the crucial role of forests in sustaining life on Earth. The day is recognised as an effort to educate people ..

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