Patriarch Kirill in Wanted List

On December 15, Ukraine’s Interior Ministry placed Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church and a staunch supporter of the Kremlin’s invasion of Kyiv, on a wanted list, accusing him of abetting the conflict. The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 17-18, 2023

11. Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), that was recently in news, is related to which international organization? [A] United Nations (UN)[B] Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)[C] North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)[D] Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Show Answer Correct Answer: B ..

Matthew Perry’s Autopsy Report Reveals Ketamine as Cause of Death

The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office released an autopsy report over a month after the sudden death of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry. The report states that Perry died from the “acute effects” of ketamine, a powerful anaesthetic. Found unresponsive ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Supreme Court Refuses Stay on Shahi Idgah Mosque Survey

On December 15, the Supreme Court declined to stay an order by the Allahabad High Court permitting a survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura. The mosque is located at the site believed to be Krishna Janmasthan, the birthplace ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 16, 2023

11. The term “Wakayama Soryu” that was recently in news, denotes __: [A] An asteroid [B] A fossil [C] An art work [D] A tradition Show Answer Correct Answer: B [A fossil ] Notes:The apex predator mosasaur fossil discovered in ..

IUCN Red List Report on Extinction Threat to Freshwater Fish

A new International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List assessment has unveiled a dire situation for freshwater fish species, with approximately a quarter facing the risk of extinction due to climate change. Out of 14,898 species assessed, 3,086 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Oldest Evidence of Yak Domestication in Bangga

In a groundbreaking discovery, the oldest record of humans domesticating yaks has been found in Bangga, a settlement in the Shannan prefecture of the Tibetan Autonomous Region in China. The study sheds light on the fascinating history of domestication in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Barracuda: India’s Fastest Solar-Electric Boat

In a significant stride towards eco-friendly maritime transportation, the Barracuda, India’s fastest solar-electric boat, was ceremoniously launched at the Navgathi Panavally Yard in Alappuzha. Collaborative Innovation Jointly developed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Navalt, the cutting-edge Barracuda stands as a ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

World Bank’s Latest International Debt Report

Developing countries faced an unprecedented financial challenge in 2022, as they spent a staggering $443.5 billion to service their external public and publicly guaranteed debt. The World Bank’s latest International Debt Report reveals that these costs had far-reaching consequences, diverting ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Global Expert Review on Debt, Nature, and Climate

On December 11, 2023, at the 28th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28), leaders from Kenya, Colombia, and France unveiled the Global Expert Review on Debt, Nature, and Climate. The primary objective ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs