CISF Roped In for Parliament’s Security

The government has taken a decisive step to enhance the security measures at the Parliament building complex. In light of a recent breach of the safety ring, official sources revealed that the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will now be ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Ambiguity in the Definition of ‘Child’

The parliamentary panel’s 52nd report sheds light on the challenges faced in implementing policies to eradicate child labor by 2025. The committee emphasizes the need for a consistent definition of ‘child’ across various laws. Divergent Definitions According to the Child ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 22, 2023

11. Which country’s Armed Forces have recently been honored with the coveted ‘Golden Owl’ award for their outstanding performance? [A] China[B] Sri Lanka [C] Singapore[D] India Show Answer Correct Answer: D [India] Notes:Indian Armed Forces have been honored with the ..

Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 Winners

The Sahitya Akademi Awards for the year 2023 have been announced, recognizing outstanding literary works in various Indian languages. Among the notable winners are Tamil author Rajasekaran (Devibharathi) for his novel “Neervazhi Padooum,” Telugu writer T. Patanjali Sastry for the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Minnesota Chooses New State Flag Design

Minnesota’s State Emblems Redesign Commission has selected a new design for the state flag, replacing an older version that was considered offensive by many Native Americans. The chosen design features an eight-pointed North Star against a dark blue background shaped ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Llama Poop Boosts Soil Fertility

Llamas, with their unique contribution through grazing, shedding, and pooping, have emerged as potential saviors for soil fertility, particularly in areas impacted by deglaciation. A recent scientific study conducted over three years in the Cordillera Blanca region of the Andes ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Recent Volcanic Activity Detected on Mars

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists using ground-penetrating radar and satellite imagery have identified signs of recent volcanic activity on Mars. It challenges previous assumptions about the Martian surface and hints at potential ongoing volcanic activity beneath its crust. Key Points ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

World’s Oldest Known Fort

An international team of archaeologists has uncovered what is believed to be the world’s oldest-known fort in a remote region of Siberia. The groundbreaking discovery challenges conventional beliefs about early human societies, suggesting that complex defense structures existed among hunter-gatherers ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

RBI Introduces Card-on-File Tokenisation Facility Through Banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a Card-on-File (CoF) tokenisation facility through banks, enabling cardholders to conveniently create and link tokens to their existing accounts with various e-commerce applications. The move allows CoF tokens to be generated directly ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Parliamentary Committee Highlights Ineffective SCPCs in North East

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised concerns over the lack of proper functioning of State Consumer Protection Councils (SCPCs) in northeastern states of India. The committee, in its report, emphasized the need for fulfilling the mandates of the Consumer Protection ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs