Global Drought Snapshot

The recently launched report by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) sheds light on the alarming impact of drought worldwide. The Global Drought Snapshot, released on December 1, 2023, at the beginning of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UN: Agriculture’s 40% Impact on Global Climate

A recent analysis by the United Nations (UN) reveals that agriculture stands out as the most climate-affected sector globally, with 40% of countries experiencing economic losses directly tied to it. This report, released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

White Lung Syndrome Outbreak

A new strain of bacterial pneumonia, commonly referred to as ‘White Lung Syndrome,’ is causing concern in various countries, including China, Denmark, the United States, and the Netherlands. Primarily affecting children between the ages of three and eight, this illness ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

First Woman Director General of ICFRE

In a significant milestone, Kanchan Devi, a 1991-batch Indian Forest Service Officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Forestry Research Education (ICFRE). This marks a historic moment as ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Assam Government Initiatives: CSR Authority and Others

In a significant move, the Assam government has given the nod for the creation of the Corporate Social Responsibility Authority of Assam (CSRAA) during a state cabinet meeting held in Tinsukia on Friday. The approval encompasses the establishment of an ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Passes Away

Sandra Day O’Connor, the trailblazing first female Supreme Court Justice and a pivotal swing voter in landmark cases, has passed away at the age of 93 in Phoenix. The court confirmed that her death resulted from complications associated with advanced ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

2023 World Malaria Report

In the recently published 2023 World Malaria Report by the World Health Organization (WHO), it was revealed that India accounted for a staggering 66% of malaria cases in the WHO South-East Asia Region in 2022. Notably, almost half of all ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Launch of LeadIT 2.0 at COP28 in Dubai

On the sidelines of the COP28 summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled LeadIT 2.0, emphasizing an inclusive and just industry transition. This initiative prioritizes the co-development and transfer of low-carbon technology along with providing financial assistance to emerging ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

SC Calls for Resolution in Tamil Nadu Governor-Bills Impasse

The Supreme Court has intervened in the ongoing impasse between the Tamil Nadu Governor, R N Ravi, and Chief Minister M K Stalin over the delay in clearing Bills sent by the Assembly. The court emphasized that a Governor cannot ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Centre’s Guidelines to Combat Dark Patterns in Online Platforms

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, takes a significant step towards protecting consumers from deceptive practices employed by online platforms with the introduction of the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns in 2023. Issued by the Consumer Protection Authority ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs