Kakrapar-4 Nuclear Reactor: The fourth unit of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP-4) in Gujarat, with a capacity of 700 MWe, achieved recently, marking the initiation of a controlled fission chain reaction. The Kakrapar facility, houses the largest indigenous nuclear power reactors built by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). These pressurized heavy […]
Month: December 2023
20th Anniversary Of The United Nations Convention Against Corruption
20th Anniversary Of The United Nations Convention Against Corruption: The year 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The G20 also addresses anti-corruption efforts globally through its Anti-Corruption Working Group and includes related topics in the B20 and SAI20 discussions within the G20 Social track. United Nations Convention against […]
5th Edition Of Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023 Report
5th Edition Of Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023 Report: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has released the 5th edition of “Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) 2023” report, which serves as a guide for stakeholders in the Logistics Sector by providing strategic insights. Highlights of the LEADS 2023: Thirteen states and Union […]
World’s Largest Meditation Centre
World’s Largest Meditation Centre: Prime Minister Monday recently inaugurated the world’s largest meditation centre, Swarved Mahamandir, in Varanasi. Swarved Mahamandir is the world’s largest meditation centre, where 20,000 people can sit together and meditate. It is located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It aims to illuminate humankind with its spiritual aura and engulf the world in […]
World Bank’s Latest Migration And Development Brief
World Bank’s Latest Migration And Development Brief: The World Bank’s latest Migration and Development Brief highlights India’s significant position as the top remittance recipient, drawing attention to the evolving dynamics in the remittance landscape. Key highlights of the recent report: The top five remittance recipient countries in 2023 are India ($125 billion), Mexico ($67 billion), […]
National Geoscience Data Repository Portal : Ministry Of Mines
National Geoscience Data Repository Portal : Ministry Of Mines The Union Ministry of Mines is to launch the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal on 19th December 2023 in a ceremony in New Delhi. National Geoscience Data Repository Portal is a comprehensive online platform for accessing, sharing, and analysing geospatial information across India. The NGDR […]
Chum Salmon : Migratory Fish
Chum Salmon : Migratory Fish Scientists have recently discovered that Chum salmon, a migrating fish, have been spawning in the Arctic waters. Chum salmon is a species of anadromous salmonid fish, which means they hatch in freshwater streams and rivers and then migrate out to the saltwater environment of the ocean to feed and grow. […]
Sultanpur National Park : Decrease In The Number Of Migratory Birds
Sultanpur National Park : Decrease In The Number Of Migratory Birds According to forest department officials the Sultanpur National Park in Farrukh Nagar, Gurugram has reported a decrease of 20-30 per cent in the number of migratory birds this season. Sultanpur National Park, formerly known as Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, is located in the Gurgaon district […]
TEMPO Satellite : NASA
TEMPO Satellite : NASA NASA’s new satellite TEMPO measures air pollution hourly has shown significant progress and now the space agency officials are already thinking about ways to extend its life. Tropospheric Emissions Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) monitors major air pollutants across North America. Its monitoring range extends from Canada’s oil sands to the Yucatán […]
Banking Current Affairs : 19th Dec 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 19th Dec 2023 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc: Parliament Passes Post Office Bill, 2023: The Indian Parliament recently approved the Post Office Bill, 2023, marking a significant overhaul of the 125-year-old Indian Post Office Act, 1898. The new legislation aims to modernize and consolidate the […]
