Rare Butterfly Hosts on Terrestrial Orchid in Nilgiris

In October 2024, butterfly enthusiasts in the Nilgiris made an important discovery. They recorded the Nilgiri tit (Hypolycaena nilgirica) using a terrestrial orchid as a host for the first time in India. This finding is crucial for the conservation of ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 Conference

The ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 academic conference began today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. It coincides with the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024 (WTSA-24). The theme for this year is “Innovation and Digital Transformation for a Sustainable World.” This conference ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

India-Singapore Joint Military Training Exercise 2024

On 21st October 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) began the 12th Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise. This exercise is taking place at Air Force Station Kalaikunda in West Bengal. The bilateral phase ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Wetlands Vital in Global Biodiversity Strategies

The UN Biodiversity Conference is currently underway in Cali, Colombia. A recent assessment by 35 percent ltd, commissioned by Wetlands International, marks the importance of wetlands in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs). This assessment follows COP15, where nations ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Modi Attends 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Kazan, Russia, for the 16th BRICS Summit. This summit is as it follows the group’s expansion last year. The BRICS nations now include Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

What is Shadow Fleet?

The term ‘shadow fleet’ has emerged in discussions about the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It refers to tanker ships transporting Russian crude oil to various countries, often in contravention of sanctions. Western media has implicated India as a hub for this shadow ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Study Reveals Brain Network Changes Linked to Depression

A new study published in Nature reveals that depression alters brain communication patterns, even when symptoms are absent. Using fMRI technology, researchers identified changes in a key brain network related to motivation and attention. This remapping can predict future depression ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

14th Biennial Lake Conference

The 14th biennial lake conference took place in Moodbidri from October 17 to 20, 2024. It focused on the theme ‘Lake 2024 – wetlands for human wellbeing’. Organized by the Wetlands Research Group at the Indian Institute of Science and ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Rome Declaration Addresses Water Scarcity in Agriculture

On October 17, 2024, member countries of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) adopted the Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture. This initiative aims to tackle water scarcity, worsened by climate change, particularly in agriculture. The declaration was a ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr

The Indian Navy conducted an important bilateral naval exercise named Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Royal Navy of Oman. The exercise took place off the coast of Goa from 13 to 18 October. INS Trikand and a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft represented ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs