India to Host World Boxing Cup Final 2025

India is set to host the World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025, marking a milestone as it marks India’s support for the newly established World Boxing (WB) organization. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will also conduct the third ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Calyptocephallela gayi

The Helmeted Water Toad, known scientifically as Calyptocephallela gayi, is a remarkable amphibian that has existed alongside dinosaurs. This species is now facing challenges in its natural habitat in Chile due to climate change and human interference. Its population has ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Eastern Maritime Corridor Boosts India and Russia Trade

Recently, India emerged as the largest purchaser of Russian oil, overtaking China, which coincided with the establishment of the Eastern Maritime Corridor, which has enhanced trade between India and Russia. The new sea route from Chennai to Vladivostok has streamlined ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

International Human Solidarity Day Observed on December 20

International Human Solidarity Day is observed annually on December 20 and promotes unity and cooperation to tackle global challenges such as poverty and inequality, established by the United Nations on December 22, 2005, it puts stress on the significance of ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

India Ranks 39th in Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024

The 2024 Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) by the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked India 39th out of 119 countries, which marks a notable rise from its previous rank of 54th in 2021, which was later adjusted to 38th ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

DRDO, IIT-Delhi and Industry Sign 10 Key Agreements

The DIA-CoE event “DIA-GARIMA” took place at IIT Delhi on December 19, 2024, which focuses on enhancing indigenous military applications through collaboration among defence organisations, academic institutions, and industry partners. The event witnessed the signing of ten agreements aimed at ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Nanoplastics Causing Antibiotic Resistance: Study Reveals

Researchers from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) discovered that tiny plastic particles from single-use plastic bottles can facilitate the transfer of AR genes among bacteria, which poses a hidden risk to public health and gut microbiome balance. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India and France Collaborate on New National Museum

India and France have formalized an agreement to establish a new National Museum in New Delhi, named Yuga Yugeen Bharat, signed on December 19, 2024, which is set to transform the historic North and South Block buildings into the world’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs