Kannada Language Comprehensive Development (Amendment) Bill, 2024

The Kannada Language Comprehensive Development (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has been proposed in the Karnataka state legislature to further modify the 1994 Act and 2022 Amendment to strengthen promotion of the Kannada language across education and employment. The key features include ..

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 14, 2024

1. What is Brumation, recently seen in the news? [A] A type of reptilian hibernation during warmer months[B] A period of dormancy in reptiles that usually happens during colder months[C] A term for the active and alert state of reptiles ..

NITI Aayog Launches Agroforestry Portal and Report

The NITI Aayog has recently launched the ‘Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry’ (GROW) report and portal. The GROW initiative by NITI Aayog utilizes remote sensing and GIS to assess agroforestry suitability across all districts in India. It aims ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

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 ..