White Lung Syndrome : Outbreak In China In outbreak of a respiratory illness in northern China and Ohio in the US — the White Lung Syndrome as people are calling it — has sparked speculation online of a new pandemic threat after COVID-19. White Lung Syndrome originates from distinctive white patches on chest X-rays in […]
Month: December 2023
Purchasing Managers Index
Purchasing Managers Index: India’s manufacturing sector continued to perform better with S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 56 in November against 55.5 in October. Purchasing Managers’ Index is an indicator of business activity – both in the manufacturing and services sectors. It is a survey-based measure that asks the respondents about changes in […]
2023 World Malaria Report
2023 World Malaria Report: The 2023 World Malaria Report, recently released by the World Health Organization (WHO), sheds light on the alarming malaria situation in India and globally. Key Highlights of the Report: The 2023 World Malaria Report reveals a global surge with an estimated 249 million cases in 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Covid-19 […]
Codex Alimentarius Commission
Codex Alimentarius Commission: India has been unanimously elected as a member representing the Asian region in the Executive Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) during its 46th meeting at Food and Agriculture organization (FAO) headquarters at Rome. India proposed the establishment of global standards for millets like Finger millet, Barnyard millet, Kodo millet, Proso millet, […]
Cyclone Michaung
Cyclone Michaung: Cyclone Michaung is a tropical cyclone that is tracking northwest in the western Bay of Bengal. ‘Michaung’ is named after a suggestion provided by Myanmar. It means strength and resilience. The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) recently convened to assess the readiness of State governments and Central Ministries for the approaching cyclone ‘Michaung’ […]
ALTÉRRA Fund : COP28 Climate Summit
ALTÉRRA Fund : COP28 Climate Summit UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, announced the creation of a $30 billion climate fund named ALTÉRRA. The fund aims to attract $250 billion in investment by the end of the decade, with $25 billion allocated to climate strategies and […]
International Day Of Persons With Disabilities 2023
International Day Of Persons With Disabilities 2023: The Education Ministry is celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a special quiz. Every year on 3rd December, International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed. The annual observance of this day began in 1992 after it was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly […]
Banking Current Affairs : 4th Dec 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 4th Dec 2023 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc: Indian Navy Day 2023: Indian Navy Day is celebrated annually on December 4th to commemorate the Indian Navy’s attack on the Karachi harbor during the 1971 war against Pakistan. The day honors the courage and sacrifice of […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 4th Dec 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 4th Dec 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Anthrobots
Anthrobots: Researchers have developed miniature robots using human cells and termed them as anthrobots. Anthrobots are constructed from human tracheal cells which are bio-robots that possess self-assembly capabilities. These are capable of both movement and healing neurons within a laboratory setting. They can spontaneously fuse together to form a larger structure called a superbot, which […]
