Nephrotic Syndrome: The use of fairness creams has been linked to nephrotic syndrome, with high levels of mercury found in the blood and urine of affected individuals. The study, published in Kidney International, reports 15 cases of nephropathy traced to the use of fairness creams. Nephrotic Syndrome is a kidney disorder characterized by excessive protein […]
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Status
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Status: The Ministry of Finance has granted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status to the gem and jewellery sector, as part of efforts to promote ease of doing business. Asian Star, a leading diamond and diamond jewellery manufacturer, became the first in the industry to receive AEO status. Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) […]
Bru Community
Bru Community: Bru voters in Tripura participated in the Lok Sabha elections for the first time, having previously voted only in assembly elections. These voters, resettled from relief camps, cast their ballots at various polling stations across the state. Bru community (also known as Reangs) historically inhabited Mizoram, Tripura, and parts of southern Assam. In […]
Chithirai Festival
Chithirai Festival: Lord Kallazhagar’s annual ritual in Alagar Temple, Madurai during the Chithirai festival saw thousands of devotees gathering to witness his ceremonial entry into the Vaigai river. The festival, merging narratives of Lord Kallazhagar and Goddess Meenakshi’s marriage, holds historical significance and promotes harmony. Alagar Temple is situated at the base of Alagar hills […]
DURGA II Laser Weapon
DURGA II Laser Weapon: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has sought USD 100 million from the Ministry of Defence to develop a high-power laser weapon, named Directionally Unrestricted Ray-Gun Array (DURGA) II, a lightweight directed energy weapon (DEW). It is a 100-kilowatt lightweight DEW and can be used by armed forces. It aims […]
India’s Forex Reserves Drop
India’s Forex Reserves Drop: India’s forex reserves fell by USD 2.282 billion to USD 640.334 billion in the week ending 19th April 2024, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Foreign currency assets decreased by USD 3.793 billion to USD 560.86 billion. Gold reserves increased by USD 1.01 billion to USD 56.808 billion. Special […]
Banking Current Affairs : 30th April 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 30th Apr 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc RBI proposes tighter norms for LSPs offering multiple loan products: The Reserve Bank of India has issued a draft circular proposing the framework for aggregation of loan products by lending service providers (LSPs) to ensure complete transparency […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 29th April 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 29th April 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Shenzhou-18 Mission : China
Shenzhou-18 Mission : China China launched the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft carrying a three-member crew to its orbiting Tiangong space station. The mission is part of China’s ambitious space program, which aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030. The Shenzhou-18 spacecraft lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China atop a Long […]
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary : South Africa Delegation Visit
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary : South Africa Delegation Visit South African delegation recently visited the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh to assess its readiness for the release of five to eight cheetahs later this year. This visit is part of the planning for Project Cheetah, which aims to reintroduce cheetahs into the sanctuary. […]
