What is Hubble Tension?

Scientists from Germany and the U.K. have proposed a radical explanation for the discrepancy in measurements of the universe’s expansion rate, known as the Hubble tension.  The Hubble Constant, denoted as H0, is a fundamental parameter in cosmology that describes ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Hush Money Case: Trump becomes first former US President to face criminal trial

Former President Donald Trump is facing a trial involving hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. The trial could potentially impact his presidential campaign and keep him tied up in court for weeks. The jury selection process began ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt named Wisden’s Top Women’s Cricketer

Nat Sciver-Brunt has become the first English woman to be honoured as Wisden’s leading cricketer in the world in 2024. She was recognized for her outstanding performance in 2023, including hitting three ODI centuries in five innings and setting a ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Indians Permitted to Hedge Gold Price Risk Overseas Markets

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Indian residents to hedge their gold price risk on recognised exchanges in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). Governor Shaktikanta Das announced the decision during the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting where the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

16th April: Birth Anniversary of Kandukuri Veeresalingam

Kandukuri Veeresalingam, born on April 16, 1848, was a prominent writer and social reformer from the Madras Presidency, British India. He is often hailed as the father of the Telugu Renaissance movement and is known for his significant contributions to ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 16, 2024

41. Recently, which country launched first Angara-A5 space rocket? [A] Russia[B] China[C] Japan[D] India Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Russia] Notes:Russia successfully tested its Angara-A5 space rocket from Vostochny Cosmodrome. Earlier attempts on April 9 and 10 were canceled due ..

Union Ministry Developing Fabric-Based Tooth Implants for Cost-Efficiency

Union textiles ministry is working on developing fabric-based teeth to make dental implants more affordable. The plan involves using dental resins made from polyester to replace expensive ceramic, polymer, and composite implants, with research being conducted by institutions like AIIMS ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Government to Establish Cotton Test Labs in 6 States for Kasturi Cotton

The central government is planning to establish dedicated testing labs for high-grade Kasturi cotton in six states as part of a push to promote the Indian cotton brand globally. Currently, the certification of Kasturi cotton is conducted through a limited ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

India Likely to Experience Above Normal Rainfall This Monsoon: IMD

The India Meteorological Department has announced that India is likely to experience above-normal rainfall in the 2024 monsoon season, with La Nina conditions expected to set in by August-September. This prediction is based on historical data showing above-normal rainfall during ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Madhya Pradesh Leads in Centre’s Green Credit Programme Efforts

Madhya Pradesh is leading the Centre’s Green Credit Programme (GCP) with over 500 land parcels approved for tree plantation across 10 states in the past two months. A total of 10,000 hectares of land have been identified for the programme ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs