India’s E-Waste Surges by 73%: Report

India’s electronic waste increased from 1.01 million metric tonnes (MT) in 2019-20 to 1.751 million MT in 2023-24. This represents a 72.54% growth, largely due to the rising consumption of electronic devices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Composition of E-Waste E-waste ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

West Bengal’s Banglar Bari Housing Initiative

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has recently launched the “Banglar Bari” scheme, which aims to provide housing for impoverished families in rural areas. The scheme is particularly as it comes ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Scheme Overview The ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Hab-1: India’s First Analog Space Mission

India has recently conducted its inaugural analog space mission, Hab-1, in the mountainous region of Ladakh, aims to simulate space conditions to prepare astronauts for future missions. The habitat, known as Habitat-1, is designed to replicate the limited resources and ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 19, 2024

1. Which Indian temple won ‘Sword of Honour’ award for safety excellence? [A] Ram Temple, Ayodhya[B] Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi[C] Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple, Mathura[D] Maa Vindhyavasini Temple, Mirzapur Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Ram Temple, Ayodhya] Notes:The Ram Temple in ..

What is Boltz-1, an AI Model for Predicting Biomedical Structure?

In December 2024, MIT scientists introduced Boltz-1, an innovative open-source AI model, that aims to enhance biomedical research and drug development. Boltz-1 matches the performance of AlphaFold3, a proprietary model from Google DeepMind, in predicting protein structures. Development Team and ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

CBIC Launches New Initiatives to Enhance Taxpayer Services

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has recently implemented several initiatives aimed at improving the taxpayer experience and enhancing transparency. These changes reflect the government’s commitment to streamlining business processes and making tax compliance easier for citizens. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

India Becomes Third Largest Smartphone Exporter

India has made strides in the global smartphone market and has risen from 23rd to 3rd place in smartphone exports since 2019. In November 2024, India’s smartphone exports exceeded 20,000 crore rupees in a single month. This achievement has been ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

OPEC Fund Approves $1 Billion in Development Aid

The OPEC Fund for International Development has recently approved nearly $1 billion in funding to support various development projects worldwide. This decision was made during the 190th Governing Board meeting held in Vienna and aims to address critical areas such ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs