Successful Launch of Sentinel-1C Satellite

The Sentinel-1C satellite was launched successfully and took place from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, marking the return of the Vega-C rocket. The rocket had not launched commercially since its first mission failure two years ago. Overview of Sentinel-1C Sentinel-1C ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

World Bank Pledges $100 Billion to Support Poorest Nations

Donor countries pledged $100 billion to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), which targets 78 low-income nations. It aims to provide grants and low-interest loans and the new total exceeds the previous $93 billion from 2021. Funding Breakdown Countries ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Himachal Pradesh’s Drone Stations for Disaster Management

Himachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced plans to establish drone stations across the state as part of a transformative project to enhance disaster management. This innovative approach aims to address climate change challenges effectively and the government has ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India’s First Sign Language TV Channel Launched

India has recently launched its first 24/7 television channel in sign language, part of the PM e-VIDYA program, named Channel 31, which aims to support hearing-impaired students and educators. It is managed by the National Council of Educational Research and ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

NHAI Introduces Performance Rating System for Highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a new performance rating system, which aims to enhance accountability in highway construction and maintenance. The system evaluates concessionaires every six months and ratings will be publicly available on NHAI’s website ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 8-9, 2024

1. Which country has been chosen to Chair the 68th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)? [A] China[B] Russia[C] India[D] Australia Show Answer Correct Answer: C [India] Notes:India has been chosen to chair the 68th Session of the ..

Michelle Bachelet Wins 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development

Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile, has been awarded the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development, by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust. The jury, led by Shivshankar Menon, selected Bachelet for her outstanding contributions to human rights ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Human-Cape Buffalo Conflicts in Tanzania

Recent studies in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) reveal the escalating conflicts between humans and Cape buffaloes. The Cape buffalo, an aggressive species, faces population decline, currently listed as Near Threatened. Between 1999 and 2014, its numbers fell by 18%. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs