Zero Shadow Day: A group of students was provided a first-hand experience of the Zero Shadow Day (ZSD) phenomenon at an event organised by the Pondicherry Science Forum (PSF). Zero Shadow Day is a sub-solar point where the sun is directly overhead at a particular latitude. When the sun is at the zenith (the highest […]
Action Against The Nestle Group : FSSAI
Action Against The Nestle Group : FSSAI The Union Consumer Affairs Ministry asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to initiate “appropriate action” against the Nestle group for allegedly selling baby products with high sugar content in India. The violations are primarily found in Asian, African, and Latin American countries, while in […]
Director-General Of National Security Guard
Director-General Of National Security Guard: Senior IPS officer Nalin Prabhat has been appointed as the Director-General of National Security Guard (NSG). The NSG plays a pivotal role in protecting India from terrorist threats and maintaining security during critical situations. The National Security Guard (NSG), commonly known as the “Black Cats,” is a specialized counter-terrorism unit […]
Goldene : Single-Atom Layer Of Gold
Goldene : Single-Atom Layer Of Gold Researchers in Sweden have created ‘Goldene’ – a single-atom layer of gold that can be used in a variety of applications like hydrogen production, and water purification, production of value-added chemicals, communication, and much more. Gold is usually a metal, but if a single atom layer thick gold can […]
Nifty Next 50 Index
Nifty Next 50 Index: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced the introduction of derivative contracts on the Nifty Next 50 index, set to commence from 24th April 2024. The Nifty Next 50 Index represents 50 companies from Nifty 100, excluding the Nifty 50 companies. NSE has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board […]
World Earth Day 2024
World Earth Day 2024: World Earth Day is celebrated annually across the world on April 22 every year. Theme of 2024: ‘Planet vs. Plastics’. It emphasizes the need for collective action to repair and heal the planet’s ecosystems, combat climate change and preserve biodiversity. World Earth Day is also known as International Mother Earth Day, […]
Summit Of The Future
Summit Of The Future: The UN Secretary General has said that the reform of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) will be a key theme at this year’s Summit of the Future. Summit of the Future is a high-level event, bringing world leaders together to forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 22nd April 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 22nd April 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Sweden Joined Artemis Accords
Sweden Joined Artemis Accords: Sweden joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 38th country to do so. These non-binding arrangements aim to establish norms for outer space activities. The Artemis Accords are non-binding principles based on the Outer Space Treaty (OST) of 1967, aiming to guide civil space exploration in the 21st century. They are a […]
World Craft City (WCC) Title
World Craft City (WCC) Title: Srinagar is being considered for the prestigious World Craft City (WCC) title by the World Crafts Council International (WCCI). The World Craft City (WCC) initiative was launched in 2014 by the World Crafts Council International (WCCI), a Kuwait-based organization. It acknowledges the contributions of local authorities, craftspeople, and communities to […]
