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Nupi Lal Numit 2024
Manipur recently commemorated Nupi Lal Numit 2024, honouring the valiant women who fought for justice and freedom, led by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, at the Nupi Lal Memorial Complex, marking the significance of the event. Historical Significance The Nupi ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Indian Navy Launches SAMPARK 4.0 Initiative
The Indian Navy is set to launch the fourth edition of ‘SAMPARK’ on December 16, 2024, which aims to enhance healthcare access for Naval Veterans, Veer Naris, and their families in Maharashtra. The initiative reflects the Navy’s dedication to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
5 New Species of Rare Darwin Wasps Discovered
Recent findings by researchers at the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) have revealed five new species of Darwin wasps in India and Thailand, belonging to the subfamily Microleptinae, are notable for their parasitic life cycle, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
One Nation, One Election Bill Approved
The Union Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has recently approved the “One Nation, One Election” Bill, which aims to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies in a single year. The proposal has been objective ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Union Budget 2025: India’s Fiscal Deficit Challenges Ahead
India is currently grappling with hurdles in its efforts to reduce the fiscal deficit to 4.5% of GDP by the fiscal year 2025-26. which peaked at 9.5% of GDP during the pandemic, and has seen slow recovery. Analysts expressed skepticism ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
ESA’s EnVision Mission to Study Venus
The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially confirmed the EnVision mission to explore Venus, which aims to deepen our understanding of Earth’s closest planetary neighbor. Scheduled to launch in 2031, EnVision will utilize advanced radar technology to penetrate Venus’s harsh ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
India’s Water Resources Assessment 2024
The Central Water Commission (CWC) has released its latest study, titled Assessment of Water Resources of India 2024, which estimates India’s average annual water availability at 2,115.95 billion cubic meters (BCM) from 1985 to 2023. The assessment incorporates various factors ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Arctic’s First Ice-Free Day by 2030: Recent Study
According to a recent study, the Arctic Ocean is projected to experience its first ice-free day by 2030. This occurs due to the increasing levels of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere, which contribute to global warming. Researchers from the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs