Negro River Hits Record Low Amid Severe Drought Crisis

The Negro River, an important part of the Amazon River system, is facing its worst drought in more than 122 years. On October 4, 2024, the water levels in Manaus, a city near the river, dropped to just 12.66 meters, ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

DRDO Successfully Conducts Flight-Tests of Advanced VSHORADS System

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) three times in Pokhran, Rajasthan. These tests show a big step forward in India’s ability to develop its advanced defense systems. What is ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 6-7, 2024

1. Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated ‘Banjara Virasat Museum’ in which state? [A] Odisha[B] Maharashtra[C] Karnataka[D] Madhya Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra] Notes:Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Banjara Virasat Museum in Pohardevi, Washim, Maharashtra, highlighting ..

What is National Agriculture Code?

What is National Agriculture Code? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is developing a new set of guidelines called the National Agriculture Code (NAC). This is similar to the existing national codes used for buildings and electrical systems, but specifically ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

India’s Maritime Decarbonization Conference

The Conference on Maritime Decarbonization in New Delhi, co-hosted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and the Asian Development Bank, brought together more than 200 participants, including leaders from Indian ports, government officials, and international experts. The goal ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Union Cabinet Approves Two Umbrella Schemes for Agriculture

The Union Cabinet, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an important change in how agricultural schemes are managed in India. This change aims to simplify the existing Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) by combining them into two main umbrella programs: ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

India Joins International Medical Device Regulators Forum

On October 3, 2024, India’s Union Health Ministry announced that the country has become an affiliate member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF). This is a big step for India because it will allow the country to work ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

WHO Approves First Mpox Test for Emergency Use

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently approved a new test called the Alinity m MPXV assay to help increase global access to testing for Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox). This decision, made on October 3, 2024, is in response to ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs