President Appoints New Governors for Five States

In a political shift, President Droupadi Murmu has appointed two new governors and reassigned three others, which impacts five states, reflecting ongoing governance challenges. The changes come amidst rising tensions and ethnic conflict in regions like Manipur. New Governor of ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) by MoSPI

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has published the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) results for 2023-24, which captures the economic landscape of India’s unincorporated non-agricultural sector from October 2023 to September 2024. This sector contributes ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

JIGYASA Program

The CSIR conducted the Scientific Aptitude Assessment Exercise online, which marked a milestone as it involved students from 37 CSIR laboratories engaging in a simultaneous scientific demonstration. Event Overview The Scientific Aptitude Assessment Exercise is part of the CSIR’s JIGYASA ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is Archaea?

Recent studies have brought to light the resilience of archaea, ancient microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments. Researchers have focused on the toxin-antitoxin (TA) systems of these organisms, particularly in response to rising global temperatures and changing climates. How archaea ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Human-Wildlife Interactions Threaten Macaques

Recent research marks the urgent situation facing the lion-tailed macaque, an endangered species endemic to the Western Ghats of India, which reveals how human activities, such as road construction and tourism, have disrupted the macaques’ natural behaviors and habitats. Study ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

PM Modi Lays Foundation for Ken-Betwa River Linking Project

The recent 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was marked by development initiatives in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several projects, emphasizing good governance and the importance of public service. Key Projects Launched ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Centre Approves 6.5 Lakh PMAY Houses for Maharashtra

Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, recently expressed gratitude to the Central Government for approving an extensive housing initiative, which includes 6.5 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Fadnavis announced plans to add another 13 lakh houses, marking ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

20% Marine Species Face Endangered due to Warming Waters: UNESCO Report

Nearly 20% of species in UNESCO World Heritage marine sites are experiencing heat stress, which threatens their survival and disrupts marine ecosystems. Heat Tolerance Levels A report indicates that 881 out of 4,406 marine species have reached or exceeded their ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs