UNESCO Report Highlights Ocean Crisis, Urges Enhanced Research

The UNESCO State of Ocean Report 2024 points out important gaps in our knowledge of how the oceans work. It focuses on the fact that we don’t have enough data to successfully deal with different ocean crises and implement new ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Arctic Ice Giant Viruses May Slow Melting by Eating Algae

Giant viruses have been found on the surface of Arctic ice, according to a new, ground-breaking study led by Laura Perini from the Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University. These viruses, which can’t be seen with the human eye, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 7, 2024

1. Recently, which department has launched a comprehensive survey to identify and address the challenges faced by MSMEs in adapting to new technologies? [A] Department of Telecommunications[B] Department of Consumer Affairs[C] Department of Commerce [D] Department of Economic Affairs Show ..

Peru Adopts India’s UPI System for Instant Digital Payments

The latest deal between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) is a big step forward for digital payment systems around the world. The goal of this partnership is to set up a system ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

First Human Dies From H5N2 Bird Flu in Mexico

The first known death from the H5N2 strain of bird flu was recorded by the World Health Organization (WHO) on April 24 in Mexico. This is a very bad sign for public health. The man who died was 59 years ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Defence Accounts Department Partners With Banks for SPARSH Centres

The Defense Accounts Department (DAD) of the Ministry of Defense recently teamed up with four banks to improve its SPARSH (System for Pension Administration, RAKSHA) program. The Bank of India, the Canara Association, the Central Bank of India, and the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Russian Cosmonaut Becomes 1st Person to Spend 1,000 Days in Space

Oleg Kononenko, a 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut, recently achieved a historic landmark by becoming the first person to spend 1,000 days in space. Announced by Roscosmos, this milestone was reached during Kononenko’s fifth mission to the International Space Station (ISS) which ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Portugal Adapts Golden Visa to Support Affordable Housing

Portugal is going to change its “golden visa” system by adding a new “solidarity visa.” This is a flexible way to direct foreign investments into areas that are better for society, like providing affordable homes for locals and a place ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Global Groundwater to Warm 2-3.5°C, Risking Ecosystems by 2100

According to a new study, global groundwater systems will warm up a lot by the end of the century. This could pose risks to the safety and quality of the water. The temperature of the groundwater is expected to rise ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 6, 2024

1. Recently, which country emerged as India’s third largest export destination in 2023-24? [A] Netherlands[B] Mexico[C] Malaysia[D] Singapore Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Netherlands] Notes:The Netherlands became India’s third largest export destination in 2023-24, following the U.S. and UAE, despite ..