What are Dzuds in Mongolia?

The ongoing “white and iron” dzud in Mongolia has reached a “critical” level, with over 90 per cent of the country facing high levels of risk from the unique weather phenomenon, according to a recent report by UN agencies. About ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Dubai to launch World’s First Air Taxi Service

The Dubai Air Taxi Service is a planned aerial transportation network set to revolutionize urban mobility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Scheduled to commence operations in 2026, it will be the world’s first city-wide air taxi service when launched. In ..

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Maia-Sultanganj Port Trial

The first trial movement of vessels carrying stone aggregates was flagged off recently on the Maia-Aricha route, connecting Maia Port in India to Sultanganj Port in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh flag vessel MV Desh Bangla, carrying stone aggregates, was flagged off ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

SWATI (Science for Women- A Technology & Innovation) Portal

In February 2024, the government has launched the SWATI (Science for Women- A Technology & Innovation) portal, a database highlighting accomplishments of Indian women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Medicine) fields. The interactive portal was developed by the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF)

The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) is a financing mechanism created to mobilize and accelerate investment in the conservation and sustainability of wild species and ecosystems. It was established at the 7th Assembly of the Global Environment Facility in Vancouver, ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Law Commission Report Recommends Epidemic Plan and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

The 286th Law Commission Report, released recently, has recommended creating an Epidemic Plan and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to address future epidemics. It highlighted limitations of the colonial-era Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 (EDA) which lacks guidelines on critical issues like ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 13, 2024

1. Nazool Land, recently seen in the news, is associated with which state? [A] Uttarakhand [B] Himachal Pradesh[C] Gujarat[D] Haryana Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand ] Notes:Violence erupted in Uttarakhand as a mosque and madrasa on Nazool land were ..

Gupteswar Forest in Odisha declared Biodiversity-Heritage Site

The pristine Gupteswar Forest, adjacent to Gupteswar Shiva temple in Odisha’s Koraput district has been declared as the fourth Biodiversity-Heritage Site (BHS) of the state as per a recent government notification. The site is spread over 350 hectares of demarcated ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar wins Floor Test

In January 2023, the ruling Mahagathbandhan alliance between Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United), Tejashwi Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress ended in Bihar. Kumar then formed an alliance with BJP, resigned as Chief Minister, and took oath again with ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Australia’s Closing Loopholes Bill

Gig workers, independent contractors who provide services on demand via apps and websites, have grown rapidly across the globe in recent years.  On February 8th 2024, the Australian Labor government’s “closing loopholes” bill, formally titled “Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs