Mount St. Helens Seismic Activity

Recent reports from the US Geological Survey (USGS) have drawn attention to a series of earthquakes occurring beneath Mount St. Helens, raising questions about the volcanic activity in the region. Unprecedented Earthquake Activity Since mid-July this year, approximately 400 earthquakes ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Devastating Floods Displace Thousands in Somalia and Neighboring Nations

Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia have been grappling with a dire humanitarian crisis as they face one of the worst floods in decades. With at least 29 lives lost and more than 300,000 people forced to evacuate their homes, the situation ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

FDA Approves Valneva’s Chikungunya Vaccine for At-Risk Adults

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its approval to Valneva’s single-shot vaccine, known as Ixchiq, for individuals aged 18 and older who face an increased risk of exposure to the chikungunya virus. This approval marks a significant ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : November 10, 2023

11. As per WHO 2023 Global TB report, which county accounted for the highest number of tuberculosis (TB) cases in the world in 2022? [A] China[B] India[C] Indonesia[D] Ethiopia Show Answer Correct Answer: B [India] Notes:India accounted for the highest ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: November 10, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for November 10, 2023 INDIA Lok Sabha Ethics Committee adopted a report recommending the expulsion of Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra from the Lower House over a “cash-for-query” allegation. Bihar House passes ..

Pit Latrines: Unique Microbial Ecosystems with Environmental Implications

A recent study published in the journal PLOS Water sheds light on the microbial communities within pit latrines, revealing their distinct nature compared to human microbiomes and other treatment facilities. Here are the key findings and implications. Pit Latrines and ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Climate Change Drastically Increases Drought Likelihood in Middle East

A new report reveals that climate change has made the three-year extreme drought in Syria, Iraq, and Iran significantly more likely. Increased Likelihood Climate change has made the extreme drought about 25 times more likely in Syria and Iraq, and ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

State of Climate Services, 2023

A report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has highlighted the insufficient preparedness of the health sector to safeguard people from the impacts of heat and extreme weather events, even as the frequency of such events is expected to increase. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2023

Climate finance flows have doubled compared to previous years, reaching an average annual flow of $1.3 trillion in 2021 and 2022, according to a recent analysis by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). However, these funds have been distributed unevenly across ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

WHO and ILO: Sun Exposure at Work a Major Factor in Skin Cancer Deaths

A significant and growing burden of non-melanoma skin cancer is affecting outdoor workers, with nearly one-third of non-melanoma skin cancer deaths attributed to working in the sun, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs