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

1. 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

1. 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

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 4, 2024

1. Pension Department has recently launched an online portal for government retirees. what is the name of the portal? [A] Abhyukt portal[B] Vriddhi portal[C] Bhavishya portal[D] Vikas portal Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Bhavishya portal] Notes:The Pension Department has launched ..

India, Kenya to Discuss Cheetah Sourcing for Wildlife Sanctuary

India has expressed interest in sourcing cheetahs from Kenya for the next stage of Project Cheetah. A delegation of Kenyan officials is due to visit India later this month to discuss the possible translocation, including the number of cheetahs they ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

EU allocates $1 billion aid to Lebanon

The European Union, led by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, has pledged $1 billion in aid to Lebanon. Announced during her visit to Lebanon on May 2, 2024, this commitment aims to bolster the country’s socio-economic stability, grappling with ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

NPCI signs UPI tech contract with Bank of Namibia

On May 3, 2024, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the global arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), entered into its first international agreement with the Bank of Namibia. This collaboration is aimed at developing a real-time payment ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Archaeologists uncover 7000-year-old Prehistoric Settlement in Serbia

Archaeologists have recently discovered a 7000-year-old pre-historic settlement near the Tamiš River in northeastern Serbia. The settlement is believed to date back to the late Neolithic period and spans roughly 11-13 hectares, surrounded by four to six ditches. The researchers ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs