FTC Implements Click-to-Cancel Rule for Subscriptions

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States is introducing a new rule called the “click-to-cancel” rule, aimed at making it easier for people to cancel subscriptions and memberships. This rule was approved on October 16, 2024, with a ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Study Highlights Gut-Brain Link in Parkinson’s Disease

Recent studies suggest a “gut-first hypothesis” for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), which means that problems in the gastrointestinal (GI) system might play a key role in causing and worsening the disease. One important study, published in JAMA Network Open, found that ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Meta Launches ‘Scam Se Bacho’ Safety Campaign in India

Meta, in partnership with the Indian government, launched a safety campaign called ‘Scam se Bacho’. This campaign will run for two months and is designed to help people in India learn how to avoid online scams. The initiative comes in ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Expensive Farmed Salmon Threatens Affordable Fish Access Globally

A study published on October 16, 2024, in Science Advances, explores how the rising demand for farmed salmon is making it harder for coastal communities to access affordable fish. The research, led by Patricia Majluf from Cayetano Heredia University, focuses ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

New Carbon Credit Trading Rules

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) launched two important guidelines in Hyderabad to help improve India’s Carbon Market, which is part of the country’s plan to fight climate change. These guidelines aim to make carbon credit trading more effective, helping ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Kaziranga National Park Recognized for Butterfly Diversity

Kaziranga National Park, famous for its one-horned rhinoceros, has recently been recognized as India’s second-largest hub for butterfly diversity, with an impressive 446 butterfly species. This ranking comes just behind Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. Discoveries and Research Research ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 18, 2024

1. Which national park recently emerged as India’s second butterfly diversity hub? [A] Kaziranga National Park[B] Keoladeo National Park [C] Periyar National Park[D] Rajaji National Park Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Kaziranga National Park] Notes:Over 446 butterfly species have been ..

International Solar Alliance Assembly Kicks Off in New Delhi

The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly will be held in New Delhi from November 3-6, 2024, with representatives from 120 countries attending. Led by Shri Pralhad Joshi, India’s Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences