Argentina Rejects BRICS Membership: Argentina has formally rejected the invitation to join the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) group of major emerging economies. New Argentinian President Milei, during his election campaign, Milei had expressed a geopolitical alignment with the United States and Israel, emphasizing a reluctance to ally with communists. The decision aligns […]
Japan’s Kuril Islands : Earthquake
Japan’s Kuril Islands : Earthquake An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter Scale jolted Japan’s Kuril Islands, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) informed The Kuril Islands stretch from Japan’s Hokkaido to Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, separating the Okhotsk Sea from the North Pacific Ocean. They are part of the Pacific’s Ring of Fire, with […]
Banking Current Affairs : 2nd Jan 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 2nd Jan 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc: Core Sector Output Growth Hits Six-Month Low at 7.8% in November: The production growth of eight crucial infrastructure sectors hit a six-month low at 7.8%, primarily attributed to declines in the crude oil and cement sectors Modified […]
Banking Current Affairs : 30th Dec 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 30th Dec 2023 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc: Rahul Rasgotra appointed ITBP chief: Intelligence Bureau officer Rahul Rasgotra got the charge of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Nina Singh became the 1st woman to head the Central Industrial Security Force. Anish Dayal Singh has […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 30th Dec 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 30th Dec 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
European Bank For Reconstruction And Development : Approved Euro Capital
European Bank For Reconstruction And Development : Approved Euro Capital The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) recently approved a 4-billion-euro capital increase that will enable the bank to double its Ukraine investments. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution with the mandate to promote transition towards a sustainable, […]
James Webb Space Telescope : Look For Life On Newly Discovered Planets
James Webb Space Telescope : Look For Life On Newly Discovered Planets After its first full calendar year of operation, astronomers are using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to look for life on thousands of newly discovered planets. JWST was built in collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space […]
Chameleon Trojan : Malware
Chameleon Trojan : Malware Cybersecurity researchers recently identified a potent variant of the infamous ‘Chameleon Trojan’ malware, posing a substantial risk to Android device users. Chameleon Trojan is a malware that has the ability to disable biometric authentication methods, including fingerprint and face unlock, to sneakily access sensitive information. The malware strategically attaches itself to […]
Patriot PAC-3 : Anti-Aircraft Missiles (Russia)
Patriot PAC-3 : Anti-Aircraft Missiles (Russia) Russia recently issued a stern warning to Japan, expressing concerns over its decision to export Patriot PAC-3 anti-aircraft missiles to the United States. Phased Array Tracking to Intercept of Target (PATRIOT) Advanced Capability-Three (PAC-3) program is a surface-to-air-defense guided missile system with all-weather capabilities. It has been built […]
Grey Francolin : Spotted
Grey Francolin : Spotted Grey Francolin (Ortygornis pondicerianus) was reported inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) of Mumbai. Sanjay Gandhi National Park is located in the state of Maharashtra which was formerly known as Borivali National Park. Grey Francolin is a ground-dwelling bird known for its distinctive calls and cryptic plumage. They are carnivores […]