Key facts About Glycemic Index and Load

The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of the quality of carbohydrates in food, based on how quickly they raise blood glucose levels. It was first proposed by Prof. David Jenkins of the University of Toronto in 1981. Foods are ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

D Gukesh wins 2024 FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament

D Gukesh, a 17-year-old Indian Grandmaster from Chennai, has made history by winning the 2024 FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto, Canada. He has become the youngest challenger ever for the World Chess Championship, surpassing the record set by Garry ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Yozma 2.0: Israel Launches Tech Investment Fund

The government of Israel has launched a new fund called Yozma 2.0 to encourage institutional investors, such as insurance companies and pension funds, to increase their investments in high-tech companies. The fund aims to diversify the sources of funding for ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

VSHORAD: Indian Army Develops Indigenous Shoulder-Fired Missiles

The Indian Army is progressing two projects worth over Rs 6,800 crore to develop indigenous Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems. These shoulder-fired missile systems are being developed to counter aerial threats along the borders with China and Pakistan. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Intense Heat Wave Grips India

An intense heat wave swept across large swathes of the country, with maximum temperatures settling four to six degrees Celsius above normal in many areas. Second Heat Wave Spell of April This ongoing heat wave is the second spell this ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Nepal Hosts First International Rainbow Tourism Conference

On April 20, 2024, Nepal hosted its first International Rainbow Tourism Conference in Kathmandu, with an objective to promote the country as a safe and inclusive destination for LGBT tourists. This conference was organized by the NGO Mayako Pahichan Nepal ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Ethylene Oxide Contamination in Indian Spice Brands

Recently, the reports emerged from Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety (CFS) and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) indicating the detection of ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen, in several Indian spice products. Ethylene oxide has been classified by the International ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 21-22, 2024

11. India recently signed an agreement with which country to operate a large research hub in New Delhi? [A] Russia[B] China[C] Japan[D] Indonesia Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Russia] Notes:The Higher School of Economics in Russia and the University of ..

Space Debris Threat to Earth’s Defenses

As the number of satellites in Earth’s orbit continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, experts are raising concerns about the potential impact of space debris on the planet’s magnetic field and atmosphere. The Growing Problem of Space Debris Current ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

SEBI’s Proposed Framework for Undervalued Companies

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a framework for price discovery of shares of listed Investment Companies (ICs) and Investment Holding Companies (IHCs) whose market price is trading at a significant discount to their book value. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs