India Becomes World’s Top Plastic Polluter, Study Finds

India has become the largest plastic polluter in the world, producing 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. This amount makes up about 20% of the total global plastic emissions, showing how serious the problem is for both India ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China would provide $51 billion to help African countries during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The money will be used to support 30 major infrastructure projects, which could include building roads, bridges, power ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Why Planes Avoid the Tibetan Plateau?

The Tibetan Plateau, often called the “Forbidden Plateau,” is a massive region with unique challenges that make it very difficult for airplanes to fly over. Its high altitude, dangerous weather, lack of emergency landing areas, and limited air traffic control ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

New Antarctic Dragonfish Species Discovered by Researchers

Antarctica’s waters are incredibly rich in marine life, with many species still unknown to science. Recent research by William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science has revealed a new species of fish in the Antarctic Peninsula. This new species ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

World Experiences Hottest Northern Hemisphere Summer

The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has announced that the summer of 2024 was the hottest ever recorded in the northern hemisphere, from June to August. This surpassed the previous record set last year. The rising temperatures are a result ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

2024 State of Global Air Report

The 2024 State of Global Air Report brings alarming news about air pollution and its impact on children’s health in India. Every day, 464 children under the age of five die because of air pollution, making it the second largest ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Konyak Union Seeks Boundary Correction from Nagaland CM

A tribal group in Nagaland called the Konyak Union has raised concerns with the Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, about mistakes in how the boundary between Mon district (in Nagaland) and Charaideo district (in Assam) is shown on Google ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

World’s First Nuclear Clock

Scientists at JILA, a research institute that’s part of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), are close to finishing the development of the world’s first nuclear clock. They have figured out all ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO)

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO) is managing a massive ₹72,000 crore infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island. This includes building a large trans-shipment port, an airport, tourist facilities, and solar and gas power plants. While this ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

US, EU, UK Set to Sign Historic AI Treaty

The United States, European Union, and United Kingdom are preparing to sign a new and important treaty called the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law. This treaty will be ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs