Imported Inflation : ADB Warning The Asian Development Bank recently warned that India could face imported inflation as the rupee could depreciate amid the rise in interest rates in the West. Imported Inflation is a general and sustainable price increase due to an increase in the costs of imported products. This price increase concerns the […]
Month: April 2024
Tool-Using Fish Species Found In The Laccadive Sea
Tool-Using Fish Species Found In The Laccadive Sea: Three fish species that live in the Laccadive Sea off the southwest corner of the Indian coast, capable of using tools, were recently found. Laccadive Sea also known as the Lakshadweep Sea, it is a body of water bordering India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka. It Boundaries […]
Erez crossing : Israel And northern Gaza
Erez crossing : Israel And northern Gaza Israel has reopened the Erez crossing between Israel and northern Gaza for the first time since the October 7 Hamas attacks to allow more aid to Gaza. Erez (or Beit Hanoon) is located in the north of the Gaza Strip. It was the main crossing for the movement […]
World’s First ‘Miss AI’ Beauty Pageant
World’s First ‘Miss AI’ Beauty Pageant: The World AI Creator Awards (WAICAs) has announced the world’s first ‘Miss AI’ beauty pageant, featuring AI-generated models competing in a unique event that blends traditional beauty pageantry with the world of AI creators. Contestants will be judged on beauty, tech, and social media influence, with a focus on […]
Ashwagandha : Benefits
Ashwagandha : Benefits Ashwagandha is gaining global attention and popularity for its numerous health benefits. Scientific research highlights its potential in stress management, cognitive function, physical performance, and more. ASHWAGANDHA (WITHANIA SOMNIFERA): Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, is a prominent herb in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine system of India. […]
Special Rupee Vostro Account
Special Rupee Vostro Account: The Indian government has simplified the payment mechanism for traders importing pulses from Myanmar by implementing the Rupee/Kyat direct payment system through the Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA) via Punjab National Bank. This move aims to streamline trade transactions and enhance efficiency. India heavily relies on imports of pulses, including tur […]
Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2024
Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2024: Amitabh Bachchan will be honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award on April 24, 2024. Lata Mangeshkar family instituted the award in memory of the late legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away on February 6, 2022. The Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award, also known as the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 17th April 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 17th April 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Kerogen : Hydrocarbon
Kerogen : Hydrocarbon The primary source of hydrocarbons in the rocky underground is called kerogen: lumps of organic matter. Kerogen is the portion of naturally occurring organic matter that is non-extractable using organic solvents i.e. it is insoluble in solvents. It represents about 90% of the organic carbon in sediments. It occurs in source rock […]
Lake Kariba: Water levels Dropped
Lake Kariba: Water levels Dropped Water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically because of the latest El Nino drought. Lake Kariba is the world’s largest man-made lake and reservoir by volume. It lies along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is 200 kilometers downstream of Victoria Falls. The lake was filled […]
