Today’s Current Affairs: 14th December 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: December 14, 2024
D. Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary : In News
D. Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary : In News A stakeholders’ coordination meeting aimed at reintroducing rhinoceroses to the D. Ering Wildlife Sanctuary (DEWS) in East Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh was convened recently. D. Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the East Siang district ofArunachal Pradesh. It was established in 1976. It was previously […]
Dark Eagle Anti-Missile System
Dark Eagle Anti-Missile System: The United States of America has developed a new anti-missile system called Dark Eagle and is nearing operational readiness after a successful test flight. Dark Eagle Anti-Missile System is a long-range hypersonic anti-missile system developed by the United States of America, which is capable of intercepting enemy missiles in mid-air. It […]
Malayan Night Heron : Spotted
Malayan Night Heron : Spotted The Malayan Night Heron, a migratory bird from Southeast Asia, has been officially recorded in Madurai for the first time, near the Alagar Kovil hills Malayan Night Heron is also known as the Malaysian night heron and tiger bittern. It is a medium-sized and nocturnal It is identified by its […]
Shortfin mako shark
Shortfin mako shark: A young shortfin mako shark species has been tagged for the first time in the Mediterranean Sea by researchers from the United States of America. Shortfin mako shark is a large predatory and highly migratory shark species that lives in the open ocean. The shortfin mako’s common name is derived from the […]
Athlete Biological Passport
Athlete Biological Passport: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has granted approval for the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) as an Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP). Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) is an advanced anti-doping tool that monitors an athlete’s biological markers over time. By analyzing variations in parameters such […]
GenCast Model
GenCast Model: According to a research paper published in the journal Nature by Google DeepMind researchers, a new machine-learning weather prediction model called GenCast can outperform the best traditional forecasting systems in at least some situations. GenCast Model is a new machine-learning weather prediction model. It uses a diffusion model approach similar to Artificial Intelligence […]
Manganese Contamination
Manganese Contamination: A study by the Mahavir Cancer Sansthan in Patna revealed significant manganese (Mn) contamination in water as a contributing factor to rising cancer cases in Bihar’s Gangetic region.Manganese is a naturally occurring metal found in oxides, carbonates, and silicates. It is essential in trace amounts but toxic in higher concentrations.
Desert Knight Exercise
Desert Knight Exercise: India, France, and the UAE have initiated the Desert Knight air combat exercise over the Arabian Sea. A trilateral air combat exercise designed to enhance military interoperability and combat readiness among the participating nations. Nations Involved: India, France, and the UAE. Location: Conducted over the Arabian Sea, approximately 350-400 km southwest of […]
World Chess Championship 2024
World Chess Championship 2024: The World Chess Championship 2024 marked a historic moment in chess history as 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh claimed the title, becoming the youngest World Chess Champion ever.World Chess Championship 2024 held At: Singapore, from November 25 to December 12, 2024. Played Between: Reigning champion Ding Liren (China) and challenger D. […]
