Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary: The Bombay High Court took suo moto cognizance of an incident involving tourists cornering a tigress and her cubs in Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary, exposing lapses in wildlife protection and monitoring protocols.It is Situated in Pauni Tahsil, Bhandara district, and Umred, Kuhi, and Bhivapur Taluka, Nagpur district, Maharashtra.
Lionel Messi Honoured with the US Presidential Medal of Freedom
Lionel Messi Honoured with the US Presidential Medal of Freedom: Lionel Messi, captain of the Argentina men’s football team and one of the greatest footballers of all time, was honoured with the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian award. This recognition marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career, making him […]
2025 Tibet-Nepal Earthquake
2025 Tibet-Nepal Earthquake: The 2025 Tibet Earthquake, a catastrophic seismic event, occurred on January 5, 2025, shaking the Tibetan Plateau and its neighboring regions. The earthquake measured 7.1 on the Richter scale, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), while the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) recorded a magnitude of 6.8. It caused widespread […]
Suzuki’s Investment in NDDB’s Bio-Gas Venture
Suzuki’s Investment in NDDB’s Bio-Gas Venture: Suzuki Motor Corporation has decided to acquire a 26% stake in NDDB Mirda Ltd, a bio-gas venture developed by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). This move aligns with Suzuki’s plans to use Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) for enhancing the longevity and performance of vehicles. Suzuki had initially sought a […]
Shigemi Fukahori, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Survivor Dies
Shigemi Fukahori, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Survivor Dies: Shigemi Fukahori, a survivor of the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki, passed away at the age of 93 on January 3, 2025. Fukahori dedicated his life to advocating for peace and nuclear disarmament, often sharing his painful experiences with students and people around the world. His life’s mission […]
Nadi Tarangini – India’s First Ayurvedic Diagnostic Device Approved by CDSCO
Nadi Tarangini – India’s First Ayurvedic Diagnostic Device Approved by CDSCO: Nadi Tarangini, an AI-powered pulse diagnostic device developed by Atreya Innovations, received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), making it India’s first ayurvedic medical device to be officially recognized. The device, which combines modern technology with ancient Ayurvedic practices, was created […]
India Ranked Second for Cyberattacks in 2024
India Ranked Second for Cyberattacks in 2024: India became the second most targeted nation globally for cyberattacks, with 95 entities falling victim to data theft, according to CloudSEK’s ThreatLandscape Report 2024. The United States topped the list with 140 attacks, while Israel ranked third with 57 attacks.The finance and banking sectors were the most affected, […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 7th January 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 7th January 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Abdali Missile
Abdali Missile: Amid rising tensions in India-Bangladesh relations, Dhaka is reportedly mulling to purchase the Abdali Short Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBMs) aka the Hatf 2 missiles, from Pakistan. Abdali (Hatf 2) is a short-range, road-mobile, solid propellant ballistic missile. Developed by Pakistan’s Space Research Commission (SUPARCO), the Abdali missile system is designed for quick-reaction battlefield […]
Banihal Bypass : Completion
Banihal Bypass : Completion Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways recently announced the completion of a 4-lane, 2.35 km Banihal Bypass on NH-44. Banihal Bypass is a four-lane, 2.35 km bypass to Banihal town in Jammu & Kashmir, a section that was riddled with chronic traffic snarl-ups. It was built at a cost of […]
