Delhi Extends Property Geotagging Deadline

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has extended the deadline for property geotagging in Delhi to February 29th, 2024. This process was previously required to be completed by January 31st. What is Geotagging? Geotagging refers to attaching geographic information like ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

UP’s Mission to Eradicate Filariasis

The Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a mission to eradicate filariasis from the state. As part of this, the government will conduct the Annual Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign from February 5th to 15th, ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 1, 2024

1. Who has been appointed as the first woman chief secretary of Uttarakhand? [A] Radha Raturi[B] Kusum Kandwal[C] Kamini Gupta[D] Geeta Khanna Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Radha Raturi] Notes:Radha Raturi, a senior IAS officer of the 1988 batch, has ..

‘Ungalai Thedi, Ungal Ooril’ Scheme

The government of Tamil Nadu has introduced guidelines for the “Ungalai Thedi, Ungal Ooril” (Come Look For You, In Your Village) outreach program, an initiative spearheaded by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin aimed at strengthening public services and scheme implementation across ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

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

1. 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

1. 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 ..