Today’s Current Affairs: 4th November 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: November 4, 2024
Indian Council of Social Science Research : Implementation of the 7th Central Pay Commission revised pay scales
Indian Council of Social Science Research : Implementation of the 7th Central Pay Commission revised pay scales Faculty and staff members from Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) institutions have written to the Minister of Education expressing concern over the delay in implementation of the 7th Central Pay Commission revised pay scales. Indian Council […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea contributes to the development of dementia among adults—particularly women, a study suggests Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. People with OSA repeatedly stop and start breathing while they sleep. OSA occurs when a blockage in your airway keeps air from moving through your windpipe […]
First In The World Challenge Initiative
First In The World Challenge Initiative: Aimed at encouraging Indian scientists to come up with innovative ideas for finding solutions to difficult health problems, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced a new initiative called “First in the World Challenge”. The “First in the World” Challenge, inspired by the success of Chandrayaan-3, is […]
Sendai Framework For Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030
Sendai Framework For Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030: India is committed to the Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction, the Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary said recently, while calling for increased international collaboration to enhance disaster resilience. Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 was the first major agreement of the post-2015 development agenda and provides member […]
Gastrodia lohitensis : New Leaf Of Orchid Species
Gastrodia lohitensis : New Leaf Of Orchid Species A team of Indian botanists has identified a new leafless orchid species, Gastrodia lohitensis, in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit district. Gastrodia lohitensis is a leafless orchid species found in bamboo thickets around Tezu and it is named after Lohit district. The orchid presents unique adaptations, thriving without sunlight […]
Kodo millet : Cause Of Death Of Elephant
Kodo millet : Cause Of Death Of Elephant The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) said that the deaths of elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve could have been caused by “mycotoxins associated with kodo millet”. Kodo millet is also known as Kodra and Varagu in India. It is one of the “hardiest crops, drought tolerant […]
Thadou Tribe : In News
Thadou Tribe : In News The organisers of the Thadou Convention held in Assam’s Guwahati event released a 10-point declaration to protect the Thadou tribe’s distinct identity and heritage amid the ethnic crisis in Manipur. Thadou Tribe are an indigenous people who live in the hill country adjacent to the Imphal Valley in the northeastern […]
Deepam 2.0 Scheme
Deepam 2.0 Scheme: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched the Deepam 2.0 scheme in Edupuram, Srikakulam. This initiative offers free gas cylinders to women, aiming to provide clean cooking energy and improve living conditions. Naidu personally distributed the cylinders, denoting the importance of the scheme. The Deepam scheme is a government initiative in Andhra […]
Flash floods : Spain
Flash floods : Spain Millions have been affected in Spain due to torrential rain. Flash floods caused by the immense deluge have led to the death of at least 64 people in the eastern Spanish region of Valencia. The primary cause of the intense rain is likely an annual weather phenomenon known as a “gota […]
