South Korea’s National Security Act (NSA)

A 68-year-old South Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in jail for composing a poem praising North Korea, violating South Korea’s National Security Act (NSA). The poem, titled ‘Means of Unification,’ lauds the benefits of reunification under North ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

IAF Pilatus PC-7 Mk II Crash

Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots lost their lives today (December 4) as their Pilatus PC-7 Mk II trainer aircraft crashed during a routine training sortie in Telangana. The incident occurred near Toopran, Medak district, with a Court of Inquiry ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Concerns Over Sijimali Bauxite Mines

Local villagers in Kalahandi and Rayagada districts of Odisha have voiced apprehensions regarding potential environmental degradation and loss of livelihood due to the proposed Sijimali Bauxite Mines by Vedanta Ltd. The concerns were raised during a public hearing held on ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health

The 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) witnessed a significant development as 123 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and the European Union, signed the Declaration on Climate and Health on December 2. Notably, India has ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

India Submits Third National Communication and Initial Adaptation Communication

The Indian Government has given the green light for the submission of the country’s Third National Communication (TNC) and Initial Adaptation Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This submission fulfills India’s responsibility to provide information ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Community Forest Governance

A recent study published in Nature Climate Change highlights the importance of community involvement and strong local governance in the restoration and management of forests. The research, titled “Community forest governance and synergies among carbon, biodiversity, and livelihoods,” challenges the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

2022 NCRB Report Released

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) annually releases comprehensive reports on crime in India, offering insights into various offenses and trends. Let’s explore how the data for NCRB reports are compiled, key takeaways from the 2022 report, and some nuances ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Unprecedented Monkeypox Outbreak in the DRC

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a severe monkeypox outbreak, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting a staggering 12,569 suspected cases and 581 deaths from January 1 to November 12, 2023. This marks the highest ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

NCRB Data on Farmer Suicides

The year 2022 witnessed a distressing surge in farmer suicides across India, according to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), released on December 4, 2023. The grim statistics reveal a 3.7% increase in such cases, with ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Inauguration of SAMRIDHI Conclave

The SAMRIDHI Conclave, inaugurated by Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, marks a significant step towards fostering innovation in agriculture and water technology. Let’s delve into the key highlights of this Deeptech Startup Accelerator Program. Inauguration ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs