World Maritime Technology Conference 2024

The World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC) is event in the maritime industry, which occurs every three years, attracting global attention. Recently, it will be hosted in Chennai from December 4 to 6, which marks India’s first time hosting the conference ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024

The Lok Sabha recently witnessed the introduction of a new Bill aimed at enhancing coastal trade, presented by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. These protests were related to violence in Uttar Pradesh and the Adani controversy, which focuses on promoting Indian-flagged ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024

The Rajya Sabha intended to discuss the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024. However, the session concluded without any progress on the matter. The bill aims to stabilise policies for oil and gas companies, which seeks to promote international ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Marburg Virus Outbreak in Africa

The Marburg virus has recently emerged as health threat in Africa, which has led to at least 15 deaths and hundreds of infections in Rwanda. The virus has rapidly spread across 17 African countries within the last two months. Transmission ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Upcoming Legislative Changes in India

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha, targets key banking laws. It includes amendments to the Reserve Bank of India Act and the Banking Regulation Act. The discussion and potential ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Top UN Court Hears Landmark Climate Change Case

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is currently hearing a very important case regarding nations’ obligations to combat climate change. This case could set a precedent for future lawsuits worldwide. Vanuatu, a small island nation, spearheads the initiative for an ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Uber Shikara: India’s First Water Transport Service

Uber has introduced Asia’s first water transport service, Uber Shikara, in Dal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir, which blends technology with traditional shikara rides to enhance the tourist experience. Tourists can now book shikara rides through the Uber app that allows ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Ashraya: New Farmer Service Centres Launched in Kerala

The Agriculture Department has introduced ‘Ashraya’ farmer service centres, which aim to provide digital services to farmers across the Kerala. They are an extension of the recently launched ‘Kathir’ app (short for ‘Kerala Agriculture Technology Hub and Information Repository’), which ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

Maha Kumbh Mela: New District Announced in UP

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the creation of the Maha Kumbh Mela district in Prayagraj. The decision aims to enhance the management of the Kumbh Mela, which will take place in January 2025 and attract millions of pilgrims from ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

India’s Nuclear Energy Ambitions and Challenges

India has a long history with nuclear energy, with the Atomic Energy Commission established shortly after independence. Over 75 years, the country has developed a nuclear power capacity of 8,180 MW, which includes 2,000 MW from Russia. While this capacity ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs