“Coronal holes” Phenomenon on the Sun

An image of coronal holes was shared by NASA recently. What are coronal holes? Coronal holes are regions on the Sun’s surface where the fast solar winds are spurted out into the outer space. Since they have little solar material, ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

G20 Countries Spent Nearly 700 Billion USD to Support Fossil Fuels in 2021

On November 1, 2022, the Climate Policy Factbook was released by BloombergNEF and Bloomberg Philanthropies. What are the key findings of the factbook? The G20 countries continued to provide substantial financial aid for fossil fuel production and consumption in 2021. ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Invest Karnataka 2022

Invest Karnataka 2022 summit was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently. What is Invest Karnataka 2022? The Invest Karnataka 2022 summit is a global investment summit that is organized in Bengaluru to attract foreign investments and create a ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

IAEA Initiates Investigations on ‘Dirty Bomb’ Claims in Ukraine

The UN’s nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently initiated investigations on Russia’s allegations accusing Ukraine of producing dirty bombs. What are dirty bombs? Dirty bomb is a conventional explosive device laced with toxic materials. Unlike a nuclear weapon, ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Baleen Whales Consume Millions of Microplastics Per Day

A new study found that the blue whale – the largest mammal on Earth – swallow millions of microplastics each day as do fin and humpback whales. Why was the study conducted? A research recently provided an estimate of the ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

India Exim Bank Report: India Top Defence Exporter in Africa

The report titled ‘Reinvigorating India’s Economic Engagements with Southern Africa’ was released on November 1 by the India Exim Bank at the event “CII-Exim Bank Regional Conclave on India-Southern Africa Growth Partnership” held in Johannesburg. What are the key findings ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

IVRI calls for ban on aceclofenac in cattle

IVRI demanded the ban of using the aceclofenac in cattle after a new research found that this drug metabolizes into diclofenac in water buffaloes as well as in cows. What are key findings of the recent study on aceclofenac? A ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

SC calls for ban on two-finger test

The Supreme Court of India had recently called for the ban on the two-finger test in rape cases. It had provided similar judgement nearly a decade ago. What did the SC Bench say? A bench having Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 2, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 2, 2022 INDIA – Foundation days of Haryana, MP, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, AP celebrated on Nov 1 – PM Modi lays foundation stone of projects worth around Rs 860 cr ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

India Chem 2022

India Chem 2022 is set to be organized from November 2 to 3 this year. What is India Chem? India Chem is the flagship event of the Indian Government’s Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals. It is the largest event focusing ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs