Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud: The wildfires currently raging in the United States and Canada are so intense that they have created ‘pyrocumulonimbus’ clouds, which have the potential to spit out thunder and spark more fires. Pyrocumulonimbus clouds occur only when there is an extremely hot wildfire — volcanic eruptions can also lead to the formation of pyrocumulonimbus […]
Month: August 2024
National Coastal Mission Scheme
National Coastal Mission Scheme: The Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed the Lok Sabha about the National Coastal Scheme. National Coastal Mission Scheme was launched in 2014. It has been envisaged under the National Action Plan on Climate Change. It aims to address the impact of climate change on coastal and […]
Neutron Stars
Neutron Stars: Astronomers recently discovered ten strange dead stars, or “neutron stars,” lurking near the heart of the Milky Way. Neutron Stars are extremely dense and compact celestial objects formed when a massive star runs out of fuel and collapses. The very central region of the star, ‘the core’, collapses, crushing together every proton and […]
Candida Auris
Candida Auris: Researchers recently discovered a new clade (or type) of Candida auris, bringing the number of clades known globally to a total of six. Candida Auris (C. auris) is a fungal pathogen that is often multi-drug-resistant. It is capable of causing invasive infectionsin the human body. It can cause a range of infections, from […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 8th August 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 8th August 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Bluetongue Disease
Bluetongue Disease: Bluetongue disease has been confirmed in all 12 Dutch provinces, according to official data released recently. Bluetongue Disease is an infectious, non-contagious, vector-borne viral disease that affects wild and domestic ruminants such as sheep, goats, cattle, buffaloes, deer, most species of African antelope and camels. The bluetongue virus is transmitted by biting midges […]
Auroville
Auroville: The Union Government has referred a range of complaints in Auroville to the appropriate bodies and agencies, the Minister of State for Education has said in Parliament recently. Auroville was founded by Mirra Alfassa, known as the ‘Mother’, the spiritual collaborator of Sri Aurobindo on the 28th of February, 1968, as an international cultural […]
Power Of LG To Nominate MCD Aldermen
Power Of LG To Nominate MCD Aldermen: The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi can nominate “aldermen” to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) without needing advice from the Delhi Government’s Council of Ministers. The SC ruled that Section 3 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 (DMC Act) gives […]
Tigers Deaths In MP : SIT Report
Tigers Deaths In MP : SIT Report A Special Investigation Team (SIT) report on the deaths of 43 tigers in Madhya Pradesh in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve and Shahdol Forest Circle between 2021 and 2023 has raised significant concerns regarding the effectiveness of wildlife protection measures in India. The report highlights serious lapses in investigations, insufficient […]
Companion Of The Order Of Fiji : Highest Civilian Honour From Fiji
Companion Of The Order Of Fiji : Highest Civilian Honour From Fiji President Droupadi Murmu has been awarded the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the highest civilian honour from Fiji recognising the strong India-Fiji ties. This recognition comes during her historic visit to the island nation, marking the first time an Indian President […]
