Russian Announcement of Drills Simulating Tactical Nuclear Weapons Use

Russia’s Defence Ministry has recently announced its decision to conduct exercises simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons. This announcement came shortly after senior Western officials made statements about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which Russia described as provocative. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

BSNL to Launch Indigenous 4G Nationwide in August 24

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to deploy 4G services nationally starting August 2024, utilizing entirely home-grown technology. This initiative aligns with India’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” policy aimed at boosting domestic capability and reducing reliance on foreign technologies. BSNL ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Scientists Develop ‘All-in-One’ Broad Coronavirus Vaccine

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have recognized the urgent need for vaccines that can provide protection against not just one, but potentially multiple coronavirus strains, including those yet undiscovered. On May 6, 2024, a groundbreaking study was ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Marine Heatwaves Trigger Widespread Coral Bleaching in Lakshadweep Sea

Researchers at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) reported widespread bleaching of coral reefs in the Lakshadweep Sea due to marine heatwaves. Extensive surveys across Lakshadweep islands revealed a significant percentage of hard coral species undergoing serious bleaching due ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

BSF : On-request posting, Airfare booking etc. in New Guidelines

The Border Security Force (BSF) has introduced new guidelines outlined by the Directorate General (DG) for non-gazetted officers in the force with the aim of improving job satisfaction. The new guidelines come against the backdrop of a high number of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Goldene: Swedish Scientists Create First Freestanding 2D Gold Sheet

Scientists at Sweden’s Linköping University have recently made a significant scientific breakthrough by creating the first free-standing sheet made of gold, which is only one atom thick. This 2D sheet, named “goldene,” is similar to graphene and marks the first ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 7, 2024

11. Recently, where was the 26th ASEAN-Indian Senior Officials’ meeting held? [A] New Delhi[B] Jaipur[C] Chennai[D] Hyderabad Show Answer Correct Answer: A [New Delhi] Notes:The 26th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting in New Delhi, co-chaired by Jaideep Mazumdar and Albert Chua, ..

Centre Invites Stakeholders’ Views on Proposed Dog Breed Ban

The Indian central government is inviting comments on a potential ban on the import, breeding, and selling of 24 breeds of dogs. The Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying issued a public notice on May 2 seeking input from stakeholders ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 5-6, 2024

11. Which country recently launched the Chang’e 6 probe to bring back soil from the dark side of the moon? [A] China[B] Russia[C] India[D] Japan Show Answer Correct Answer: A [China] Notes:China launched the Chang’e-6 probe to gather samples from ..

FLiRT: New COVID-19 Variants Increase Concern in US

A series of COVID-19 variants within the Omicron JN.1 lineage, known as FLiRT, including the KP.2 and KP 1.1 variants, is rapidly spreading in the United States, exhibiting new mutations which increase their contagiousness. According to media reports, the symptoms ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs