Agni-IV Ballistic Missile: India conducted a test of the nuclear capable Agni-IV ballistic missile, which has a strike range of 4,000 km, as part of a “night user trial in operational configuration” by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC). The two-stage Agni-IV surface-to-surface missile was flight-tested for its “entire range” from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam […]
Month: June 2022
Two Cases Of Norovirus Have Been Found In Thiruvananthapuram
Two Cases Of Norovirus Have Been Found In Thiruvananthapuram: At least two cases of norovirus have been found in Thiruvananthapuram among lower primary school students. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is also sometimes referred to as the ‘stomach flu’ or the ‘ winter vomiting bug’. It can be transmitted through contaminated food, water, […]
Leaders In Climate Change Management Program
Leaders In Climate Change Management Program: In conjunction with the World Environment Day that was observed on June 5, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and World Resources Institute (WRI) India, jointly announced ‘Leaders in Climate Change Management’ (LCCM), a practice-based learning program. To facilitate this face-to-face learning program, the Administrative Training Institute (ATI), […]
Arignar Anna Zoological Park : Chennai
Arignar Anna Zoological Park : Chennai The Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Chennai has introduced a novel method to check the littering of plastic bottles inside its premises. Coinciding with the World Environment Day yesterday, the authorities of the state’s biggest zoo have begun collecting a deposit of ten rupees each for every bottle of water […]
‘Sital Sasthi’ festival : Odisha
‘Sital Sasthi’ festival : Odisha Week-long ‘Sital Sasthi’ festival is being celebrated in Odisha. Sital Sasthi is a sacred Hindu festival is being celebrated in Odisha. This week-long special festival highlights the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to the Hindu calendar, Sital Sasthi is observed on the sixth day of the Jyestha […]
Ex Khaan Quest 2022
Ex Khaan Quest 2022: A multinational peacekeeping exercise-Ex Khaan Quest 2022 featuring participation from military contingents from 16 countries including India commenced in Mongolia. President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh inaugurated the exercise. The Indian Army is represented by a contingent from the LADAKH SCOUTS. The 14-day exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability, building military to […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 7th June 2022
Today Current Affairs:7th June 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Artificial Lights As a Weapon To Fight Against Malaria
Artificial Lights As a Weapon To Fight Against Malaria: A study demonstrated that artificial lights can be used as a weapon to fight against malaria. Key highlights: Light plays a crucial role in the regulation of biological clocks such as timing of breeding among birds, hunting by lions and sleeping patterns of humans. The timing […]
Stagflation
Stagflation: Authorities worldwide, particularly central bankers, foresaw a period in the near future “where growth is low, unemployment is at least up a little bit and inflation is still high”, adding, “So you could call that stagflation”. The most difficult problem for policymakers is when inflation runs high even as economic output either stagnates or, […]
World’s First Fishing Cat Census Done At Chilika
World’s First Fishing Cat Census Done At Chilika: The Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, has 176 fishing cats, according to a census done by the Chilika Development Authority (CDA) in collaboration with the Fishing Cat Project (TFCP). This is the world’s first population estimation of the fishing cat done outside the protected area […]
