ESIC Honoured at Asia-Pacific Social Security Forum

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recently gained recognition at the Regional Social Security Forum for Asia and the Pacific, which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 3, 2024. ESIC received multiple awards for its contributions to social ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India Wins Junior Asia Cup 2024 Title

The Indian men’s junior hockey team has returned to Bengaluru after winning the Junior Asia Cup, which marks their fifth title in the tournament’s history. India previously won in 2024, 2023, 2015, 2008, and 2004. Hockey India has announced cash ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Sports Current Affairs

International Gita Mahotsav 2024

The International Gita Mahotsav (IGM) 2024 commenced in Kurukshetra, inaugurated by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, at the historic Brahma Sarovar. The festival runs from November 28 to December 15, 2024. This year, Odisha is the partner state, and ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

What is National Legal Metrology (eMaap) Portal?

The Government of India is developing a unified online platform called the National Legal Metrology Portal (eMaap), which aims to connect all State Legal Metrology Departments. The portal will streamline various processes, enhancing efficiency in legal metrology. Purpose of eMaap ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

New A(H5N1) Avian Flu Strain Shows Increase Airborne Spread

A new strain of bird flu, A(H5N1) has emerged and spreads more easily through the air, which was first identified by a dairy worker in Texas. The strain has also been found in polecats and minks. Researchers at Erasmus University ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

The Homo Juluensis Discovery: A New Chapter

Recent research has revealed a long-lost human species named Homo juluensis, which could reshape our understanding of human evolution. Scientists previously viewed evolution as a linear process and new findings suggest a more complex evolutionary tree. Background on Homo Juluensis ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is NPS Vatsalya Scheme?

The National Pension Scheme (NPS) Vatsalya was launched in September 2024, which allows parents to invest in a pension plan for their children. It targets Indian children under 18 years of age. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Finalise Border Agreement

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan reached an agreement on December 4, 2024, resolving long-standing border disputes. The two countries share a 970-kilometre border that has been a source of conflict since the Soviet Union’s dissolution in 1991. Background of the Dispute The ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 6, 2024

31. What is the name of portal developed by Department of Consumer Affairs for fair trade and consumer protection? [A] Metrology net portal[B] National Legal Metrology Portal (eMaap)[C] National Legal Trade Portal (eTrade)[D] MY Gov portal Show Answer Correct Answer: ..

SheSTEM 2024

SheSTEM 2024 recently concluded, promoting women’s contributions in STEM, organized by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) alongside the Swedish Embassy and Nordic partners, which aimed to inspire students from grades 6 to 12 across India. Event Overview SheSTEM is an ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs