Double Cicada Explosion

Americans will witness an exciting yet annoying event this year – a double cicada emergence happening after 221 years. Two cicada broods, XIII and XIX, will simultaneously explode from underground. This concurrent appearance last occurred in 1803 during the Louisiana ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Draft Indian Stamp Bill, 2023

The Finance Ministry invited public comments on the draft Indian Stamp Bill, 2023. The Bill aims to modernize stamp duty provisions and replace the 1899 Stamp Act. Updating Archaic Policies The Indian Stamp Act 1899 is an old fiscal law ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Shankaracharyas to Not Attend Ram Temple Inauguration

The four shankaracharyas, heads of Hindu monasteries founded by Adi Shankara, will not attend the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. The seers oversee mathas in Dwarka, Joshimath, Puri and Sringeri. Their absence is significant given ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

2024 Global Firepower Rankings

The US leads the military strength rankings, followed by Russia and China in 2nd and 3rd spots. India placed 4th for the second straight year. Pakistan ranked 9th and Italy rounded out the top 10 at 10th. Other countries in ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

2023 ASER Survey – Key Findings

The 2023 ASER survey focused on 14-to-18-year-old children in rural areas, specifically on their ability to apply reading and math skills to everyday situations. It also captured their access to digital technology and whether they possess skills to use it. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 18, 2024

1. Panama Canal, which has been in news, connects which two oceans? [A] Atlantic Ocean & Pacific Ocean[B] Atlantic Ocean & Indian Ocean[C] Indian Ocean & Arctic Ocean[D] Pacific Ocean & Arctic Ocean Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Atlantic Ocean ..

The Punganur Cow – India’s Shortest Humped Cattle Breed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently fed Punganur cows from Andhra Pradesh at his Delhi residence on the Pongal/Makar Sankranti festival. These indigenous cattle have unique characteristics. Origins and Features The Punganur is a dwarf breed native to parts of Chittoor ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Odisha CM Unveils Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (SMPP)

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik recently unveiled the Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (SMPP), a large development project around Puri’s 12th century Shree Jagannath Temple. The project aims to transform Puri into a world-class heritage destination for pilgrims. Multi-Zone Development The ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs – January 18, 2024

Global Trade Choke Points and Their Protection GS-2-International Relations Facts for Pre & Mains:  The US and UK military conduct air strikes in Yemen to prevent Houthi attacks on merchant vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Houthis have attacked fewer ..

eSakshi App Launched to Track Fund Flow Under MPLADS

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation launched a new app called eSakshi this week to track the fund flow under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for 2023. The app aims to capture the entire MPLADS ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs