India-China Sign Border Deal After Four-Year Negotiations

India and China signed a border deal after four years of negotiations. This agreement focuses on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The deal aims to enhance patrolling rights in the Depsang Plains and Demchok ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Pink Cocaine: Risks and Recent Controversies

Pink cocaine has recently gained notoriety as a party drug. Reports indicate that Liam Payne, a former member of One Direction, had pink cocaine in his system at the time of his death. This incident has sparked discussions about the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

US Detains $43 Million in Indian Solar Panel Shipments

In August 2024, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detained shipments of solar panels from India valued at nearly $43 million. This action aligns with the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA) enacted by the Biden Administration. The UFLPA ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India’s Mission Mausam

Mission Mausam was launched by the Government of India in September 2024. This initiative aims to enhance weather forecasting and manage specific weather events. The mission seeks to control rainfall, hail, fog, and later, lightning strikes. Importance of Cloud Physics ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Diamond Dust Proposed as Geoengineering Solution for Global Warming

A new study published in Geophysical Research Letters suggests that diamond dust could be an effective SRM material. The study compared seven compounds and found diamonds to be the most efficient for reflecting solar radiation. Researchers propose spraying five million ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Andhra Pradesh Plans Law to Boost Childbirth Rates

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced plans to create a law encouraging residents to have more children. He highlighted a population deficit, stating that fewer than two children per family leads to a rapid decline in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 23, 2024

1. Recently, a new orchid species named Crepidium assamicum was discovered in which national park of Assam? [A] Orang National Park[B] Manas National Park[C] Dibru-Saikhowa National Park[D] Manas National Park Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Dibru-Saikhowa National Park] Notes:A new ..

New Zealand Wins Maiden Women’s T20 World Cup

New Zealand’s women’s cricket team achieved a historic milestone. They secured their first T20 World Cup title under the leadership of Sophie Devine. The final was held in Dubai, where they faced South Africa. This victory was unexpected, especially considering ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Sports Current Affairs