Global Status Report On Road Safety 2023 : WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a 5% decrease in annual road traffic deaths worldwide from 2010 to 2021, totaling 1.19 million fatalities According to the WHO’s Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023, India witnessed a rise in road traffic fatalities from 1.34 lakh […]
Norovirus : Surge In Cases In UK
Norovirus : Surge In Cases In UK The United Kingdom has witnessed a significant increase in norovirus cases in recent weeks, with nearly 1,500 confirmed cases reported by the beginning of this month. This surge, amounting to a 60% rise compared to the same period last year, poses challenges for healthcare resources and staff, as […]
Barracuda: India’s Fastest Solar-Electric Boat
Barracuda: India’s Fastest Solar-Electric Boat The Barracuda, India’s fastest solar-electric boat, was ceremoniously launched at the Navgathi Panavally Yard in Alappuzha. It is jointly developed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Navalt, the cutting-edge Barracuda stands as a testament to collaborative innovation in the maritime sector. The Barracuda which is named after the swift long fish, […]
Ranthambore National Park : Safari Vehicles With (GPS) Trackers
Ranthambore National Park : Safari Vehicles With (GPS) Trackers The Ranthambore National Park administration plans to implement stringent monitoring of safari vehicles with Global Positioning System (GPS) trackers. Ranthambore National Park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan. It lies at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges. It was […]
Anthrax Outbreak
Anthrax Outbreak: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported a significant anthrax outbreak in Zambia, marking an alarming spread of the disease across nine out of the country’s ten provinces. Anthrax is a highly infectious disease that is caused by the gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis. It affects animals like cows, sheep, and […]
Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary : Migratory Birds Started Arriving
Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary : Migratory Birds Started Arriving With the onset of the winter season, hundreds of migratory birds have started arriving at Kazhuveli bird sanctuary. Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. It lies adjacent to the Bay of Bengal along the east coast. It is one of the major […]
ENACT Partnership
ENACT Partnership: Six new countries and a United Nations agency joined the ENACT Partnership. Enhancing Nature-based Solutions for an Accelerated Climate Transformation (ENACT) was launched by Germany and Egypt along with the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It was launched at the Conference of Parties (COP27), which took place at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt in […]
SO2 Emission Reduction Technology : Analysis
SO2 Emission Reduction Technology : Analysis An analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has found less than 8% of India’s coal-based power plants have installed the SO2 emission reduction technology recommended by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to keep Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) emissions in […]
Banking Current Affairs : 14th Dec 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 14th Dec 2023 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc: National Energy Conservation Day 2023: National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated annually on December 14th to raise awareness about the importance of conserving energy and promoting sustainable energy practices. Fiscal Challenges Loom as 12 Indian States Project […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 14th Dec 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 14th Dec 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
