“Imagine a World with More Women in Science” Campaign

Recently, UNESCO celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by launching the campaign Imagine a World with More Women in Science. This initiative aims to address the gender gap in scientific fields and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 17, 2025

31. Consider the following: Volcanoes Mining & Drilling Seismic Waves Which of the above is/are involved in the study of Earth’s internal structure? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only 2 & 3[C] 1, 2 and 3[D] Only 1 Show Answer ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 16-17, 2025

31. Which organization has launched the campaign “Imagine a world with more women in science”? [A] United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)[B] World Health Organization (WHO)[C] International Monetary Fund (IMF)[D] World Bank Show Answer Correct Answer: A [United ..

Pesticides Impact Over 800 Species in Ecosystems

Recent studies have revealed alarming vital information about the effects of pesticides on non-target organisms. A comprehensive analysis published in *Nature Communications* indicates that over 800 species, including microbes, fungi, plants, insects, fish, birds, and mammals, are adversely affected by ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

NAMASTE Scheme

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment (SJ&E), Dr. Virender Kumar visited Jammu recently. On the occasion, he distributed Ayushman health cards and PPE kits to Safai Mitras under the flagship NAMASTE Scheme Objectives of the NAMASTE Scheme The primary ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 15, 2025

31. Which of the following statements is/are correct? India has 89 Ramsar-designated wetlands, making it the largest network in Asia. Uttar Pradesh has the most Ramsar sites in India, with 18 sites as of Feb 2025. The Ramsar Convention was ..

J. C. Bose Grant

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has recently launched the J. C. Bose Grant (JBG). This initiative aims to honour the exceptional contributions of senior Indian scientists and engineers. It provides extra-mural funding opportunities to enhance research in advanced scientific ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

BrahMos NG Cruise Missile

India’s BrahMos cruise missile programme is undergoing advancements with the development of the BrahMos NG (Next Generation) missile system. This new iteration is expected to begin production by 2027-28, following its first flight tests anticipated next year. The BrahMos NG ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Initiative

The Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative was launched by the United Nations in 2022. Its aim is to protect vulnerable populations from hazardous weather and climate events by implementing effective early warning systems (EWS) by the end of 2027. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Zoonotic Disease Risks in Urban-Wildland Interfaces

Recent studies reveal that nearly 44 per cent of the global population, approximately 3.5 billion people, may face exposure to zoonotic diseases. The research, conducted by Yale School of the Environment, focuses on areas where urbanisation meets wildlife, termed the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs