Lost Nile Branch Key To Pyramid Construction: A study discovered an ancient Nile river branch that helped transport workers and materials to Egypt’s pyramids, now buried under modern landscapes. Researchers employed technologies including satellite imagery, high-resolution digital elevation data, and historical maps to trace the path of the now-vanished Ahramat Branch of Nile River. Key […]
Month: June 2024
Greedflation
Greedflation: Several argue that inequality harms democratic processes. Some inequality, others argue, is actually beneficial, since it acts as an incentive to entrepreneurs to start businesses. Greedflation refers to a scenario where inflation in an economy is driven by corporate greed to make a profit rather than an increase in the cost of production, demand, […]
KAZA Summit 2024
KAZA Summit 2024: At the KAZA Summit 2024, leaders of the Kavango-Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (KAZA-TFCA) decided to oppose the ivory trade ban at the CoP 20 of CITES. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement between 184 governments to ensure that international trade in […]
Postal Ballots In Elections
Postal Ballots In Elections: The opposition urged the Election Commission to prioritise postal ballot counting before finalising EVM counting, citing concerns over the 2019 guideline change. Postal Ballot enables eligible voters to submit their votes via mail rather than personally visiting a polling place. This method provides a convenient option for individuals who are unable […]
Ikat Design
Ikat Design: Following NABARD’s withdrawal, Ikat weavers aim to assume control, manage operations and grow the business. Ikat design originates from the Indonesian/Malay word ‘mengikat’, meaning to bind. It features a resist dyeing process where threads are dyed before weaving. The fabrics exhibit unique ‘blurred’ effects due to slight misalignments of threads. Ancient references to […]
Bank Clinic Launched : All India Bank Employees’ Association
Bank Clinic Launched : All India Bank Employees’ Association The All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA) has launched the “Bank Clinic” initiative to assist bank customers with grievance redressal. Bank Clinic is an initiative by the All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA), aims to assist bank customers with grievance redressal amid the rapid expansion of […]
Banking Current Affairs : 3rd Jun 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd June 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Global Day of Parents 2024: The Global Day of Parents celebrated annually on June 1st, 2024, offers an opportunity to appreciate parents and their vital role in shaping the lives of children worldwide. The official theme for […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 3rd June 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd June 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
James Webb Space Telescope : Detecting The Most Distant Known Galaxy
James Webb Space Telescope : Detecting The Most Distant Known Galaxy The James Webb Space Telescope has smashed its own record for detecting the most distant known galaxy. The galaxy called JADES-GS-z14-0, is revealed as it was just 290m years after the big bang, at the dawn of the universe. The telescope’s previous record holder […]
Two-State Solution
Two-State Solution: India said that it was one of the first countries to recognise Palestine and has long supported the two-state solution to end the Israel-Palestine conflict. Two-state solution has long been proposed as the best hope for peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It would see an independent Palestinian state established alongside the existing one […]
