Today’s Current Affairs: 8th May 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc President of GST Appellate Tribunal: Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman today administered the oath of integrity and secrecy to retired Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra as the President of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), in New Delhi. […]
Day: May 8, 2024
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 8th May 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 8th May 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
FWD-200B : India’s First Indigenous Bomber UAV Aircraft
FWD-200B : India’s First Indigenous Bomber UAV Aircraft India’s first indigenous bomber UAV aircraft, the FWD-200B, developed by Flying Wedge Defence, an Indian defence and aerospace company, was unveiled recently. FWD-200B is an indigenous military grade bomber unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). It is India’s first indigenous unmanned bomber aircraft. It is designed and manufactured by […]
Choline : Study
Choline : Study Researchers recently discovered that an essential nutrient called choline is transported into the brain by a protein called FLVCR2. It is an essential nutrient that supports various bodily functions, including cellular growth and metabolism. It exists as both water-soluble and fat-soluble molecules. The body transports and absorbs choline differently depending on its […]
Fusobacterium nucleatum : New Study
Fusobacterium nucleatum : New Study In a new study, a group of researchers has identified a distinct subtype of the Fusobacterium nucleatum that’s found in relatively greater quantities in colorectal cancer (CRC) tumours. Fusobacteria are Gram-negative anaerobic bacilli with species-specific reservoirs in the human mouth, gastrointestinal tract and elsewhere. It has long been considered as […]
Chloropicrin : Chemical Weapon
Chloropicrin : Chemical Weapon The U.S. State Department accused Russia of using chemical agent chloropicrin in Ukraine which is a violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Chloropicrin is a chemical compound which is also known as nitrochloroform. It is used both as a warfare agent and pesticide. It is a colourless to yellow oily liquid. […]
Cyclone Hidaya
Cyclone Hidaya: A severe storm named Cyclone Hidaya is set to hit the coast of Tanzania near Dar es Salaam from the Indian Ocean. Cyclone Hidaya (Guidance in Arabic), may bring heavy rain and strong winds to regions in Tanzania like Tanga, Morogoro, the islands of Unguja and Pemba. It formed over the South Indian […]
Drip Pricing
Drip Pricing: The Centre recently warned about “drip pricing”, saying it can surprise consumers with “hidden charges”. The Department of Consumer Affairs asked consumers to reach out to NCH 1915 for assistance or via WhatsApp at if they need help with ‘drip pricing’. Drip pricing is a pricing technique used by firms where they initially […]
7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee
7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee: The recent 7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting highlights the ongoing efforts of both nations to bolster their defence collaboration. Progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives was reviewed, including those deliberated in meetings of Working Groups on Defence Cooperation and Defence Industries Cooperation. Means to enhance […]
Rat Hole Mining : Death Of Six Workers
Rat Hole Mining : Death Of Six Workers Authorities were given four weeks by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to respond in a case related to the death of six workers in a rat-hole coal mine fire in Nagaland’s Wokha district. Rat-Hole Mining named for its resemblance to rodent burrows, is an illegal and highly […]
