High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) Observatory

Recent findings from Namibia’s High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) observatory have revealed the most energetic cosmic rays to date. These cosmic rays exhibit energies of up to 40 teraelectronvolts (TeV), which is 40,000 times more potent than visible light. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: December 1-2, 2024

1. Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was seen in the news, is located in which country? [A] India[B] France[C] Russia[D] United Kingdom Show Answer Correct Answer: B [France] Notes:French President praised over 1,000 craftspeople who rebuilt Notre-Dame Cathedral after a devastating fire ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 30, 2024

1. Who has been elected as the 11th President of Asian Development Bank (ADB)? [A] Masato Kanda[B] Bhargav Dasgupta[C] Masatsugu Asakawa[D] Takehiko Nakao Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Masato Kanda] Notes:Masato Kanda was unanimously elected as ADB’s 11th president and ..

Exercise AgniWarrior 2024

The India-Singapore military exercise, AgniWarrior 2024, is set for November 28 to November 30. It will occur at the Devlali Field Firing Ranges in Maharashtra, which aims to enhance military cooperation between the two nations’ artillery units. Objectives of AgniWarrior ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India, Bosnia and Herzegovina Hold 4th Foreign Office Consultations

India and Bosnia and Herzegovina recently conducted their fourth Foreign Office Consultations in Sarajevo. It was led by Arun Kumar Sahu from India and Tarik Bukvic from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Participants and Leadership The Indian delegation was headed by Arun ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India Re-Elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission for 2025-2026

India has been re-elected to the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the 2025-2026 term. This reaffirmation of India’s role marks its commitment to global peace efforts, which was made by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations on ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Air Pollution from Wildfires Causes Millions of Deaths

A recent study has revealed alarming statistics about air pollution from landscape fires, conducted by Australian researchers, it marks the severe health impacts worldwide. Over 1.5 million deaths occur annually due to this pollution, which emphasizes the urgent need for ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

AMRUT 2.0 – Revitalising Indian Urban Spaces

The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 was launched on October 1, 2021, which aims to enhance the self-sufficiency and water security of Indian cities. The mission focuses on sewerage management, water body restoration, and increasing green ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs