Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 15, 2023

1. Which country has recently surpassed Afghanistan to become the world’s largest producer of opium in 2023 according to UNODC? [A] Pakistan [B] Myanmar [C] Vietnam [D] China Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Myanmar ] Notes:Myanmar has risen to become ..

Wakayama Soryu: The Blue Dragon of the Pacific

Once upon a time, precisely 72 million years ago, the Pacific seas witnessed the reign of a colossal marine predator – the “blue dragon.” Recently unveiled through research published in the Journal of Systematic Paleontology, this apex predator belonged to ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Kerala Government Challenges Centre’s Borrowing Ceiling in SC

The Kerala government has taken a decisive step by approaching the Supreme Court to contest the imposition of borrowing limits by the Central government. The state argues that this move has pushed its budget into a severe crisis, violating the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Jammu and Kashmir Administration’s Rules for Anand Marriage Act Registration

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has taken a significant step by framing detailed rules for the registration of marriages under the Anand Marriage Act. This Act provides statutory recognition to the marriage rituals of Sikhs, addressing their longstanding demand to ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Global Climate Deal to Transition Away from Fossil Fuels

In a historic move, the world reached a climate agreement at the COP28 summit in Dubai, calling for an unprecedented transition away from fossil fuels. The Global Stocktake, a crucial component of the agreement, was approved after intense negotiations that ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 14, 2023

1. Which institution launched a comprehensive programme to combat air pollution crisis in India? [A] UNEP[B] UNFCCC[C] World Bank[D] WEF Show Answer Correct Answer: C [World Bank] Notes:In response to India’s escalating air pollution crisis, the World Bank has launched ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 14, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 14, 2023 INDIA Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) wins 17 seats in the bypolls held in 33 local body wards in Kerala; Aam Aadmi Party wins a seat. India votes ..

Himalayan Katabatic Winds

Scientists have uncovered a surprising climate phenomenon in the Himalayas that may temporarily slow down the impacts of the global climate crisis. This revelation stems from the observation of ‘katabatic’ winds, triggered when high temperatures affect high-altitude ice masses. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Aerosol Impact on Climate in the Himalayan Region

A recent study conducted by the Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) Physical Research Laboratory reveals alarming increases in aerosol levels, particularly over the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP) and the Himalayan foothills. The study’s ground-based observations emphasize the implications of these heightened ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Uttarakhand Climate Resilient Power System Development Project

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have officially signed an agreement for a $200 million loan aimed at improving the quality, efficiency, and reliability of power supply in the state of Uttarakhand. The initiative involves upgrading ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs