Africa CDC Slams Moderna’s Kenya Reversal

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has expressed disappointment and criticism towards Moderna Inc.’s decision to reconsider its plans for building a $500 million vaccine manufacturing facility in Kenya. Moderna, known for its COVID-19 vaccine, had ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Mount Ruang  – Indonesian Volcano Erupts Again

Mount Ruang, a remote volcano located in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi region, erupted recently, sending a plume of ash 400 meters (1,312 feet) above the peak. This eruption followed several others, which forced thousands of residents to evacuate as molten rocks ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Pacific Ring of Fire

The Pacific Ring of Fire, also known as the Circum-Pacific Belt, is a path along the Pacific Ocean characterised by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. It is a horseshoe-shaped belt about 40,000 km long and up to about 500 km ..

Category: States Current Affairs

Antarctica Ice Shelf Experiences Jumps

Researchers have discovered that the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica, roughly the size of France, is experiencing sudden movements of 6 to 8 centimeters once or twice a day. These movements are triggered by the Whillans Ice Stream, a fast-flowing ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Euvichol-S : WHO Approves New Oral Cholera Vaccine

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified a new oral cholera vaccine called Euvichol-S, manufactured by EuBiologics Co., Ltd. in South Korea. The vaccine has a similar efficacy to existing cholera vaccines but features a simplified formulation that allows for ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Pyoljji-1-2 and Hwasal-1 Ra-3: North Korea Tests Cruise Missile Warhead

North Korea has conducted tests on a new “super-large” warhead designed for the Hwasal-1 Ra-3 strategic cruise missile, as well as a new type of anti-aircraft missile called the Pyoljji-1-2. About Hwasal-1 Ra-3 Hwasal-1 Ra-3 is a strategic cruise missile ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 20, 2024

1. What is the theme of ‘World Liver Day 2024’? [A] Keep your liver healthy and disease-free[B] Be Vigilant, Get Regular Liver Check-Ups[C] keep your liver healthy and disease-free[D] Spreading awareness about liver-related issues Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Keep ..

Longevity India Initiative

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has launched the Longevity India Initiative, a large-scale project aimed at pioneering ageing research in India. The initiative seeks to enhance the understanding of ageing through fundamental and applied research, develop solutions to improve ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Bharat BillPay Enables SBI NCMC Card Recharge

National Payments Corporation of India’s (NPCI) wholly-owned subsidiary NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL) has partnered with State Bank of India (SBI) to enable online recharge of SBI’s National Common Mobility Cards (NCMC) through the Bharat BillPay platform. This move aims ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

African Swine Fever Outbreak in Kohima

The department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) in Nagaland has successfully contained an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Kohima. Detection and Containment Measures The ASF case came to the attention of the AH&VS department when entrepreneurs ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs