Specs 2030 : WHO 74th World Health Assembly, 2021 has embarked on an initiative called “Specs 2030” to provide integrated and people-centered eye care. The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to launch the SPECS 2030. The initiative’s goal is to assist member states in addressing the unmet need for spectacles while ensuring the delivery […]
Month: October 2023
NanoPtA : Nanozyme
NanoPtA : Nanozyme Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a novel enzyme mimic called NanoPtA, with significant potential applications in wastewater treatment and healthcare. In this study, the IISc team synthesized NanoPtA, a platinum-containing nanozyme that can be converted into a powder for industrial use. NanoPtA exhibits the ability to degrade […]
Amphibian Crisis
Amphibian Crisis: A global assessment conducted by conservationists reveals that Earth’s amphibian species are facing a critical threat of extinction. Of the 8,011 amphibian species assessed, 41% are now considered threatened with extinction due to various factors, including habitat destruction, disease, and climate change. This situation represents a worsening trend since the first assessment in […]
Sagar Parikrama Phase-IX
Sagar Parikrama Phase-IX: The Indian government announced that the ninth phase of the ‘Sagar Parikrama’ programme will commence on October 7, 2023. ‘Sagar Parikrama’ is aimed at addressing the issues of fishermen and other stakeholders The ninth phase of the programme will cover coastal districts in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The covered areas include Pudukkottai, […]
Second Ananda Coomaraswamy Memorial Lecture
Second Ananda Coomaraswamy Memorial Lecture: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) organized the Second Ananda Coomaraswamy Memorial Lecture on October 6, 2023. The lecture was held to commemorate the 76th Death Anniversary of A.K. Coomaraswamy, a pioneering art historian of the 20th century. The topic of the lecture was “Towards Decolonizing Indian […]
Mega Defence Event East Tech 2023
Mega Defence Event East Tech 2023: The Eastern Command of the Indian Army is organizing a significant defence event, “East Tech 2023,” to showcase the latest defence technologies. “East Tech 2023” aims to identify cutting-edge technologies that can address operational challenges in the Eastern Sector and enhance self-reliance in defence technology. “East Tech 2023” Facilitate […]
Nobel Peace Prize 2023
Nobel Peace Prize 2023: Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 to Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran […]
Banking Current Affairs : 7th Oct 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 7th Oct 2023 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Ojas Deotale is Nagpur’s First Asian Games Gold Medalist: Indian archer Ojas Deotale from Nagpur won gold medal in the men’s individual compound archery event in the final of Asian Games 2023. Vibrant Gujarat Summit: 10th edition […]
Banking Current Affairs: 6th Oct 2023
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). […]
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