Today’s Current Affairs: 6th Oct 2023 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc RBI Forms Working Group for Credit Loss-Based Provisioning Transition: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established a nine-member working group to propose a framework for a smoother transition to the expected credit loss-based provisioning system (ECL). […]
Day: October 6, 2023
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 6th Oct 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 6th Oct 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Recent research revealed that Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is intrinsically linked with personality disorders. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the term for a range of conditions caused by a buildup of fat in the liver. This buildup of fat is not caused by heavy alcohol use. When heavy alcohol […]
Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) Missile System
Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) Missile System: The Indian defence establishment recently initiated a tender for the procurement of 30 units of the indigenous Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile system. Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile system is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) specially designed to counter low-altitude aerial threats over short […]
Autonomous Weaponised Boat Swarms
Autonomous Weaponised Boat Swarms: The Indian Navy has recently given accordance of necessity (AON) approval for 12 autonomous weaponised boat swarms, which have been developed by Pune-based Sagar Defence Engineering. The agreement between the Indian Navy and the organisation marks the 50th contract awarded under the SPRINT program. Autonomous Weaponised Boat Swarms are strategically designed […]
Haploclastus Nilgirinus : Species Of Tarantula
Haploclastus Nilgirinus : Species Of Tarantula Researchers said that the Haploclastus nilgirinus a species of tarantula could be under threat from habitat loss and climate change. Haploclastus nilgirinus is an elusive Nilgiri large burrowing spider and a venomous species of tarantula. It is endemic to the Nilgiris hills of Western Ghats. It shows sexual dimorphism, […]
Platypus : New Research
Platypus : New Research New research revealed that platypuses are disappearing from waterways after the Black Summer bushfires swept across eastern Australia in 2019–20. Platypus is a duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed, egg-laying mammal. It is a small species of semi-aquatic mammal indigenous to the eastern coast of Australia. They are solitary animal that despite occupying overlapping […]
Methane Emissions In Livestock And Rice Systems : FAO Report
Methane Emissions In Livestock And Rice Systems : FAO Report A recent Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report, titled “Methane Emissions in Livestock and Rice Systems,” highlights the significant climate impact of methane emissions from livestock and rice paddies. Released during FAO’s inaugural ‘Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation’ in September 2023, the report emphasizes […]
Measles : Significant Rise
Measles : Significant Rise There has been a significant spike in measles cases and fatalities in Delhi, attributed to under-reporting of cases during the Covid-19 lockdowns in the previous years. The Covid-19 lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, the focus and resources were primarily directed towards managing the pandemic, leading to weakened surveillance for measles and […]
National Turmeric Board : Established
National Turmeric Board : Established The Government of India has established the National Turmeric Board. As India is the world’s largest producer (75% of global turmeric production), consumer, and exporter of turmeric, this move aims to enhance the development and expansion of the turmeric industry within the country. The Board will consist of a Chairperson […]
