West Nile Virus Triggers High Alert in Kerala

The mosquito-borne disease known as West Nile Virus (WNV) has recently made headlines in Kerala. Twelve confirmed cases and four suspected cases have been reported in the southern state in the past several weeks. The health minister, Veena George, and ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Putin Nominates Economist Belousov as New Defence Minister

Russian President Vladimir Putin has nominated Andrei Removich Belousov as the new defence minister. Belousov, a civilian with extensive background in economics, has been chosen for this significant military role over two years into the conflict with Ukraine. Background of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India To Manage Iran’s Chabahar Port For Ten Years

India is soon expected to sign a 10-year management agreement for Chabahar Port in Iran. This development is part of India’s strategic effort to enhance connectivity with Afghanistan, Central Asia, and the broader Eurasian region. Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India’s Pronouncements at the 19th Session of the UNFF

India said important things at the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) in New York in May 2023. The country emphasized the progress it had made in protecting forests, which it said was due to careful ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India to Spend ₹2 Crore Per Km on China Border Roads

The Vibrant Village Program (VVP), which was approved by the government on February 15, 2023, wants to improve infrastructure and settlement stability along the border between India and China. The goal of this project is to improve the lives of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 12-13, 2024

1. Kattupoovamkurunnila, a rare tree species, was recently rediscovered in which region of India? [A] Western Ghats[B] North Eastern Region[C] Himalayan Region[D] Andaman & Nicobar Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Western Ghats] Notes:Researchers have rediscovered Uniyala multibracteata, a rare tree ..

ICMR Warns: Packaged Food Labels May Mislead Consumers

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), through its Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has recently highlighted potential misleading claims on packaged food labels. The ICMR’s dietary guidelines issued in May 2024 warn consumers that labels designed to attract ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Idashisha Nongrang Appointed Meghalaya’s First Woman DGP

On May 11, 2024, Senior IPS Officer Idashisha Nongrang has been named Meghalaya’s first woman Director General of Police (DGP). Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma officially announced this landmark decision, noting it as a significant moment for the state, as ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Afghanistan Flash Floods Cause Severe Damage

Recently, Afghanistan was hit by severe flash floods following torrential rains, resulting in a tragic loss of life and extensive property damage. The most affected area was the northern province of Baghlan, where it was reported that more than 150 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

NASA Telescope to Hunt Big Bang-Era Black Holes in 2026

Black Hole Week (May 6 to 10) has made people pay more attention to NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which will be launched in 2026. Most astronomers are looking forward to this project, which is meant to look for ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs