Global Financial Stability Report : IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released the latest global financial stability report. Highlights of the report: It has warned about the risks to the global financial system from persistent high inflation, rising lending in the unregulated credit market, and increasing cyber-attacks on financial institutions. Geopolitical risks such as the […]
Global Mass Coral Bleaching
Global Mass Coral Bleaching: The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said the fourth global mass coral bleaching event has been triggered by extraordinary ocean temperatures. Corals are essentially animals, which are sessile, meaning they permanently attach themselves to the ocean floor. They share a symbiotic relationship with single-celled algae called zooxanthellae. The algae […]
Soil Acidification : Report
Soil Acidification : Report Recent report highlighted that over 30 per cent of cultivable land in India is said to carry acidic soil which is impacting plant growth. Soil Acidification is a process where the soil pH decreases over time. This process is accelerated by agricultural production and can affect both the surface soil and […]
Longevity India Initiative : IISc
Longevity India Initiative : IISc The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) launched the Longevity India Initiative. Longevity India Initiative is a project focused on efforts to extend human ‘healthspan’ and tackle ageing-related challenges. It has also started a large-scale clinical study that will involve researchers from multiple IISc departments, clinicians, industry, philanthropists and civil society. […]
Bitcoin Halving Event
Bitcoin Halving Event: The cryptocurrency community is gearing up for the upcoming Bitcoin halving event, which is likely to be held this weekend. The halving refers to an alteration in the foundational blockchain technology of Bitcoin, aimed at decreasing the pace of generating new bitcoins. Since its creation by the pseudonymous figure Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin […]
Banking Current Affairs : 22nd April 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 22nd Apr 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc HDFC Life Chairman Deepak Parekh Resigns: HDFC Life Insurance’s chairman Deepak S Parekh stepped down from his role. The company also said that they have appointed Keki M Mistry as the Chairman of the Board. Mistry has […]
Banking Current Affairs : 20th April 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 20th Apr 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Chief of Naval Staff: The Government has appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, as the next Chief of the Naval Staff with effect from […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 20th April 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 20th April 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Lakshmana Tirtha River : Dried Up
Lakshmana Tirtha River : Dried Up Due to severe drought conditions and intense heat, the Lakshmana Tirtha River, has now completely dried up. Lakshmana Tirtha River is a tributary of the river Kaveri in Karnataka. It originates in the Brahmagiri hills, Kodagu or Coorg District, Karnataka, and flows eastward. It joins the Kaveri River in […]
Global Alliance For Incinerator Alternatives
Global Alliance For Incinerator Alternatives: The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific has called on the ASEAN to take decisive action in response to plastic pollution. Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) is a worldwide alliance of more than 1,000 grassroots groups, non-governmental organizations and individuals. It aims to power a transition away […]
