H5N1 Outbreak: The H5N1 outbreak has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in the industrial livestock sector, underlining the imperative for a comprehensive reassessment of animal welfare within India’s environmental and legal frameworks. This outbreak reinforces the One Health principle, which integrates public health, ecosystem health, and biodiversity conservation. Regular outbreaks of Avian Influenza (bird flu) disrupt production, […]
Month: May 2024
Paradox Of Savings
Paradox Of Savings: The paradox of savings, or the paradox of thrift, has been a topic of interest in economic discussions due to its implications on how personal savings behaviors might negatively affect broader economic growth. This counterintuitive economic concept has resurfaced in news and analyses, particularly in times of economic downturns, where the balance […]
6th International Conference On Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2024
6th International Conference On Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2024: The Prime Minister of India addressed the 6th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2024. ICDRI is the annual international conference of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) in partnership with member countries, organisations and institutions It aim to increase the resilience of infrastructure […]
Conflict Minerals
Conflict Minerals: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has accused Apple of using conflict minerals. The DRC accuses Apple of purchasing minerals that have been smuggled out of the country into neighbouring Rwanda. These minerals are then integrated into Apple’s global technology supply chain, where their origin is allegedly obscured. Conflict minerals, also known […]
Ajrakh From Kutch Gets GI Tag
Ajrakh From Kutch Gets GI Tag: Ajrakh’s GI tag was granted by the Geographical Indications Registry after a long process of documentation and verification of its origin and production techniques. The Ajrakh fabric is a traditional hand-block printing technique that originated in Kutch, Gujarat. It uses natural dyes and intricate patterns to create beautiful textiles, […]
Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB)
Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB): Scientists are testing a geoengineering technique called marine cloud brightening that involves using machines to inject tiny saltwater particles into marine stratocumulus clouds, aiming to increase their reflectivity and cool the Earth. The Brightening clouds is one of several ideas to push solar energy back into space sometimes called solar radiation […]
Banking Current Affairs : 3rd May 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd May 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc World Asthma Day 2024: World Asthma Day is an annual event that aims to make more people aware of the challenges those with asthma face. It’s organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), healthcare groups, and […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 3rd May 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd May 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Walrus Death From Bird Flu In Arctic
Walrus Death From Bird Flu In Arctic: A researcher from the Norwegian Polar Institute, Christian Lydersen, reported the first case of a walrus dying from bird flu on Hopen Island in the Svalbard archipelago. Around six dead walruses were found in the Svalbard islands, located 1,000 kilometres away from the North Pole. Tests conducted at […]
Group Of Seven
Group Of Seven: Energy ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) reached a deal to shut down their coal-fired power plants by 2035. The agreement on coal marks a significant step in the direction indicated last year by the COP28 United Nations climate summit to phase out fossil fuels, of which coal is the […]
