ALMA Telescope: Using the powerful Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) telescope, astronomers have gained new insights into how planets form around binary star systems, where two stars orbit a common centre of mass. ALMA Telescope is a state-of-the-art telescope that studies celestial objectsat millimetre and submillimetre wavelengths. It is a radio telescope comprising 66 antennas […]
Month: June 2024
Saipan Island
Saipan Island: Julian Assange is en route to a courtroom on the Pacific island of Saipan where he is expected to plead guilty to a single criminal charge in a plea deal that will see him walk free and return home to Australia. Saipan Island is located in the Western Pacific Ocean. It is the […]
Indian Painted Frog
Indian Painted Frog: A rare Indian Painted Frog was recently sighted at Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve, marking a significant find outside its usual habitats. Indian Painted Frog is a species of narrow-mouthed frog that is part of the Microhylidae family. Scientific Name: Uperodon taprobanicus It is found in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, southern and eastern India, […]
African Swine Fever : Outbreak
African Swine Fever : Outbreak The death toll of pigs following the outbreak of the African Swine Fever (ASF) disease in Mizoram since February has crossed 3,350, officials said recently. African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic and wild pigs, whose mortality rate can reach 100%. The ASF virus is […]
Banking Current Affairs : 27th June 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 27th June 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launched “One Week One Theme” (OWOT) Campaign: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, MoS (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, Government of India (GoI) has […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 26th June 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 26th June 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
UP-PRAGATI Accelerator Program
UP-PRAGATI Accelerator Program: KisanKraft Ltd, an agricultural firm based in Bengaluru, has joined the World Bank’s Water Resource Group’s (WRG) low methane rice project to promote direct seeded rice (DSR) in Uttar Pradesh. KisanKraft’s DSR varieties use less water, reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers, and do not require stagnant water. The initiative is […]
Draft Reciprocal Exchange Of Logistics Agreement (RELOS)
Draft Reciprocal Exchange Of Logistics Agreement (RELOS): Russia has approved a draft logistics agreement with India, ending years of delays. Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) is an administrative arrangement between India and Russia to enhance military cooperation. It streamlines military logistics support, making joint operations more efficient and cost-effective. Facilitates replenishment of supplies, providing […]
Annual Ambubachi Mela
Annual Ambubachi Mela: Guwahati’s Kamakhya temple started annual Ambubachi Mela, with festivities underway. The Ambubachi Mela is an annual Hindu fair held at the historic Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. It takes place during the monsoon season, specifically in the Assamese month of Ahaar, around the middle of June. The festival celebrates the yearly menstruation course […]
Poori Padhai Desh Ki Bhalai Campaign
Poori Padhai Desh Ki Bhalai Campaign: CRY’s seven-week campaign aims to raise awareness and increase girls’ school participation. Only 60% of girls are enrolled in higher secondary education, per the Union Education Ministry. Only three out of every five girls in India reach 11th and 12th standards. Child Rights and You is an Indian non-governmental […]
