Kenya Confirms Discovery of Coltan Deposits

Kenya has officially announced the discovery of coltan deposits within its borders for the first time. Coltan, short for columbite-tantalite, is a valuable mineral composed of niobium and tantalum that is integral to producing electronics like smartphones and electric car ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 31, 2024

11. Ratle Hydro Electric Project, recently seen in the news, is built on which river? [A] Chenab River[B] Tawi River[C] Sutlej River[D] Kaveri River Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Chenab River] Notes:The government has announced the diversion of Chenab river ..

IEA’s Electricity 2024 Report

According to the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) projections in Electricity 2024 Report, India’s electricity demand will outpace China’s and have the world’s fastest growth rate by 2026. India’s annual average electricity demand growth is pegged at 6.5% over 2024-2026. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

‘Sheen-e She’ (Shan): The Mascot of 2024 Khelo India Winter Games

The mascot and logo for the 2024 Khelo India Winter Games were unveiled recently. Keeping with the region’s biodiversity, a snow leopard named ‘Sheen-e She’ or Shan has been declared the official mascot. The logo integrates the Indian tricolor and ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Status Report of Snow Leopards in India

The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, released India’s first nationwide snow leopard population assessment report titled “Status Report of Snow Leopards in India”. The assessment estimates 718 snow leopards in India based on systematic surveys ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 30, 2024

11. Singchung Bugun Village Community Reserve, recently seen in the news, is located in which state? [A] Arunachal Pradesh[B] Assam[C] Manipur[D] Mizoram Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Arunachal Pradesh] Notes:During the Republic Day parade, Arunachal Pradesh highlighted its Singchung Bugun ..

Finance Ministry Highlights Key Economic Challenges

Ahead of the Interim Budget, the Finance Ministry laid out four key challenges facing India’s economy in the “The Indian Economy: A Review” Report. This comes as India aims to become a $7 trillion economy by 2030 over the next ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Maratha Military Landscapes of India

India has nominated the “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” for the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2024-25. The sites showcase the strategic military capabilities of the Maratha empire between the 17th and 19th centuries. About Maratha Military Landscapes of India ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Inaugural Joint Military Exercise SADA TANSEEQ

The inaugural India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ commenced on January 29th in Rajasthan. The aim is to develop interoperability, camaraderie and friendship between the troops. The exercise will continue until February 10. The Saudi contingent comprises 45 personnel ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Codifying Traditional Medicine Terminology

Most doctors practicing traditional Indian systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Unani or Siddha follow their own style for naming diseases and treatments. This makes it difficult for patients to consult other doctors for follow-up care. The Ministry of Ayush, with ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs