Tsetse flies : Recent Study According to a new atlas published by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Tsetse flies are present in 34 African countries. Tsetse flies (genus Glossina) are unicellular blood-sucking insects. They are holometaboulos insects, females giving birth to full-grown larvae which rapidly pupate in the soil. They are […]
Month: October 2024
Army Sports Conclave Hosted By Indian Army
Army Sports Conclave Hosted By Indian Army: The Indian Army hosted the much-anticipated “Army Sports Conclave” today, highlighting the role of the Indian Army in India’s sporting ecosystem. As India sets its sight on hosting the 2036 Olympics, the Army Sports Conclave serves as a crucial platform to align efforts and contribute to this national […]
Ishpreet Entered Into Semi-Final & First Indian After a Decade
Ishpreet Entered Into Semi-Final & First Indian After a Decade: Ishpreet Singh Chadha beat the four time world champion Mark Selby in the Pro circuit snooker to make place in the semi final of that tournament. He became the first player from his country to make the semi-finals of a ranking tournament since Aditya Mehta […]
2024 AYUSH Medical Value Travel Summit Inaugurated
2024 AYUSH Medical Value Travel Summit Inaugurated: Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush, and Union Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, inaugurated the Ayush Medical Value Travel Summit 2024. The event took place in Mumbai. Aim To strengthen India’s position in Medical Value […]
IBBI to Celebrate Its 8th Annual Day
IBBI to Celebrate Its 8th Annual Day: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) celebrates its Eighth Annual Day on 1st October 2024. Senior officers of the Government and regulatory bodies will grace the occasion. Over the past eight years, the IBC has significantly accelerated the resolution of insolvency cases.
Current Account Deficit Widens to $9.7 Billion in April-June Quarter
Current Account Deficit Widens to $9.7 Billion in April-June Quarter: In the April-June 2024 quarter, India’s current account deficit (CAD) increased to $9.7 billion, or 1.1% of GDP, up from $8.9 billion (1% of GDP) in Q1 FY2024, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
New asset class and a liberalized Mutual Funds Lite
New asset class and a liberalized Mutual Funds Lite: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced the introduction of a new asset class and a liberalized Mutual Funds Lite (MF Lite) framework, aimed at enhancing the investment landscape in India.
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 1st October 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 1st October 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Chikungunya : Outbreak
Chikungunya : Outbreak The chikungunya outbreak in Pune and nearby regions has been traced to the Indian Ocean lineage of the virus, according to scientists at the National Institute of Virology (NIV). Chikungunya is a viral diseasetransmitted to humans through the bites of mosquitoes infected with the chikungunya virus. The word comes from the African […]
Peechi -Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
Peechi -Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary A female elephant recently died due to apparent electrocution near a tribal colony close to the Peechi wildlife sanctuary in Kerala’s Thrissur district. Peechi -Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Thrissur District, Kerala. Spread across 125 sq. km, the Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1958. It is situated in the […]
