Red Sea Lead to Surge in Carbon Emissions

Ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea area have forced hundreds of ships to divert their routes since mid-December 2023, leading to a significant increase in carbon emissions. Instead of passing through the Suez Canal, vessels are sailing ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India and UK held meeting on Electric Propulsion for Navy

India and the United Kingdom are engaged in discussions on sharing technical expertise and experience in maritime electric propulsion systems to meet the future requirements of Indian warships. The two countries are also exploring a training agreement to enhance cooperation ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

J&K High Court Orders Compensation for Illegal PSA Detention

In an unprecedented ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ordered the Union Territory administration to pay Rs. 5 lakh in compensation to Ali Mohammad Lone, a former spokesperson of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami, for his illegal detention under the ..

China’s Share in India’s Industrial Goods Imports Rises

Over the last 15 years, China’s share in India’s imports of industrial goods has increased  from 21% to 30%, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). This growth in imports from China has outpaced India’s overall ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Dubai Approves World’s Largest Airport Terminal

Recently, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced the approval of a new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport. The project, estimated to cost 128 billion ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

200 More Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals: Indian Railways

The Indian Railways plans to set up an additional 200 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) to boost freight revenue, decongest rail networks, and enable faster passenger train movement. This expansion follows the successful implementation of the first 100 GCTs announced ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

WHO’s New Global Malaria Strategy for 2030

The World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled an ambitious new operational strategy to accelerate progress against malaria and achieve the disease elimination targets outlined in the Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016-2030. What is global status of Malaria? Malaria remains a ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

WHO Amendments to International Health Regulations (2005)

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that its member states were close to agreeing on a package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) aimed at better preparing the world for future public health emergencies. About International Health ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

CII’s Corporate Governance Charter for Startups

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) launched a new Corporate Governance Charter for startups  to provide guidance on good governance practices tailored to the unique needs of startups at different stages of growth. About Corporate Governance Charter The Charter serves ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 28-29, 2024

1. Project Nilgiri Tahr, recently seen in the news, is an initiative launched by which state government? [A] Tamil Nadu[B] Maharashtra[C] Karnataka[D] Odisha Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu] Notes:The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) will join ..