Global Methane Tracker 2024: According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Global Methane Tracker 2024, Methane emissions from fuel use in 2023 were close to being the highest ever. Global Methane Tracker is an annual report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA). It is based on the most recently available data on methane emissions […]
Month: March 2024
Euscorpiops Krachan : Species Of Scorpion
Euscorpiops Krachan : Species Of Scorpion Researchers recently discovered a previously unknown species of scorpion, scientifically classified as Euscorpiops Krachan. Euscorpiops Krachan belongs to the subgenus Euscopiops and has been named Euscorpiops Krachan after the national park in Thailand, where it was found. Scorpions in this genus have limited distribution ranges with a high degree […]
Vocal For Local Initiative : NITI Aayog
Vocal For Local Initiative : NITI Aayog NITI Aayog recently launched the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative under its Aspirational Blocks Programme. Vocal for Local is an initiative of NITI Aayog under its Aspirational Blocks Programme to encourage a spirit of self-reliance among the people and propel them towards sustainable growth and prosperity. As a part […]
Lyme Disease : New Case Reported
Lyme Disease : New Case Reported A case of Lyme disease has been recently reported in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. Lyme Disease is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, often referred to as deer ticks. It is […]
Banking Current Affairs : 14th Mar 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 14th Mar 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Cabinet Committee on Security Approves Rs.15,000 Crore for 5th Generation Aircraft Project: Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, has approved fund worth Rs 15,000 crore for an indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 14th Mar 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 14th Mar 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Democracy Report 2024
Democracy Report 2024: India has declined to become “one of the worst autocracies,” according to the ‘Democracy Report 2024’ by the V-Dem Institute. Report released by V-Dem Institute at Sweden’s University of Gothenburg India ranks 104 in LDI, slipped to 110 in the Electoral Democracy Index, 92 in the Liberal Component Index The report highlighted […]
Pritzker Architecture Prize 2024
Pritzker Architecture Prize 2024: Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto was declared the winner of the prestigious 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize, often called the “Architecture Nobel”. This award is the highest international honour in the field. Yamamoto is the ninth laureate from Japan. The prize was established by Jay A Pritzker and his wife Cindy in 1979 […]
Karnataka Ban Harmful Food Colouring Agents
Karnataka Ban Harmful Food Colouring Agents: The Karnataka Government has announced a ban on the use of harmful colouring agents in popular food items like cotton candy and Gobi Manchurian. The ban targets Rodamine B in cotton candy and imposes restrictions on Tartrazine usage in Gobi Manchurian. Rhodamine B is a chemical compound commonly employed […]
Connectome
Connectome: The human brain, comprising billions of neurons, forms a complex network vital for our existence and cognition. Understanding this intricate network, known as the connectome, offers profound insights into brain function and neurological disorders. Connectome Concept represents a comprehensive map of neural connections, akin to a blueprint illustrating the electrical and chemical signals exchanged […]
