40th Charter Day of SAARC: On 8th December 2024, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) marked its 40th Charter Day. This day is commemorated annually to honor the establishment of SAARC.Regional cooperation in South Asia was first discussed at the Asian Relations Conference (1947), the Baguio Conference (1950), and the Colombo Powers Conference […]
Month: December 2024
Ninetyeast Ridge
Ninetyeast Ridge: A recent Nature Communications study reveals that the Ninetyeast Ridge, the Earth’s longest straight underwater mountain chain, was formed by a moving hotspot, challenging the earlier belief that it originated from a stationary hotspot.This study provides new insights into Earth’s tectonic processes, and age estimates of Ninetyeast Ridge.The Ninetyeast Ridge, a 5,000 km-long […]
Rise in Forex Reserves
Rise in Forex Reserves: India’s foreign exchange rose to USD 658.09 billion in November 2024 after eight weeks of decline, following the peak of USD 704.89 billion in September 2024.The movement in forex reserves is intrinsically linked to India’s merchandise trade deficit and service exports.
World Soil Day 2024
World Soil Day 2024: World Soil Day is held annually on 5th December focussing on healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources.Theme: Caring for soils: measure, monitor, manage.It was adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2013, with the first World Soil Day observed on 5th December 2014.
Turner Prize 2024
Turner Prize 2024: Jasleen Kaur, an Indian-origin Scottish artist, won the prestigious Turner Prize 2024 for her exhibition “Alter Altar”, showcasing a blend of personal, political, and spiritual themes. Alter Altar featured everyday objects like a doily-covered car and family photos, blending cultural symbols to explore the Sikh concept of Miri Piri (political-spiritual balance), offering […]
Sanjay Malhotra Appointed as New RBI Governor
Sanjay Malhotra Appointed as New RBI Governor: Sanjay Malhotra, a seasoned bureaucrat and Revenue Secretary, has been appointed as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). A 1990-batch IAS officer from the Rajasthan cadre, he succeeds Shaktikanta Das, whose tenure ends on 10th December 2024. Malhotra brings over three decades of diverse […]
Google DeepMind has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model called ‘GenCast’
Google DeepMind has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model called ‘GenCast’: Google DeepMind has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model called ‘GenCast’ that is capable of providing highly accurate weather forecasts, surpassing the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) ENS, the leading operational weather forecast system. The AI model, which can predict […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 9th December 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 9th December 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Crohn’s Disease : Study
Crohn’s Disease : Study Researchers assess the efficacy and safety of filgotinib, a Janus kinase (JAK) 1 preferential inhibitor, as induction and maintenance therapy in patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s Disease is a type ofinflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is a chronic, or long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive […]
UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs: India has been chosen to Chair the 68th Session of the United Nation Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs is the principal policy-making body of the United Nations on drug-related matters. It is mandated to monitor global drug trends, support Member States in formulating balanced policies, […]
