Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 26, 2024

11. Recently, where was the 6th edition of International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure held? [A] New Delhi[B] Chennai[C] Hyderabad[D] Bengaluru Show Answer Correct Answer: A [New Delhi] Notes:The 6th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure held in New Delhi, ..

Fourth Session on Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations

The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) to develop an international legally binding treaty on plastic pollution commenced recently in Ottawa, Canada. The objective of this penultimate round of negotiations is to refine the text of the draft ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 25, 2024

11. What is ‘Crystal Maze 2’, recently mentioned in the news? [A] Ballistic Missile[B] Asteroid[C] Earth Communication Satellite[D] Invasive Plant Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Ballistic Missile] Notes:The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently conducted a successful test firing of the ..

India Requires 8-10% Annual Growth to Harness Demographic Dividend: RBI’s Report

According to the recent report, the Indian economy must grow at a rate of 8-10% per annum over the next decade to reap the benefits of its demographic dividend. The RBI emphasizes that India’s developmental strategy for the coming decades ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

ISRO Plans Second Uncrewed Gaganyaan Test

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to achieve another milestone in its prestigious Gaganyaan mission, India’s first human spaceflight program. Gaganyaan Mission Timeline The second uncrewed test flight is planned. Two more uncrewed missions will take place in ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

NABARD Launches Climate Strategy 2030 for Green Financing

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) unveiled its Climate Strategy 2030 document on Earth Day to address India’s growing need for green financing. The strategy aims to mobilize resources for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience projects ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Armenia and Azerbaijan Move Towards Normalizing Ties with First Border Marker

Armenia and Azerbaijan have placed the first border marker, following a bitter conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Experts from both countries are working on demarcating their boundaries as part of the peace process. The two nations are working towards a ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Great Nicobar Island Development Project

The Rs 72,000 crore ‘Great Nicobar Island Development Project’ aimed at the holistic development of the Great Nicobar Island has come under scrutiny due to its potential impact on the indigenous Shompen and Nicobarese communities. Experts have raised concerns about ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Climate Change Transforms Tundra from Carbon Sink to Source

As per recent report highlighted on the warming climate is altering the dynamics of tundra environments, potentially transforming them from carbon sinks to carbon sources. Tundra ecosystems, found in Arctic and alpine regions, have historically acted as carbon sinks due ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

DRDO Develops Lightest Bulletproof Jacket

Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)  has developed the lightest bulletproof jacket in India. The jacket, designed by the Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) in Kanpur, offers protection against the highest threat level 6 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs