2024 is the warmest year on record: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 is the warmest year on record, based on six international datasets.World Meteorological Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN), responsible for promoting international cooperation in the fields of meteorology, hydrology, climatology and geophysics.
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 10th January 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 10th January 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Future of Jobs Report 2025
Future of Jobs Report 2025: Artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and security management specialists will be the fastest-growing jobs, showed the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025. It has been published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). It is a result of data gathered from more than 1,000 leading global companies, collectively […]
AnemiaPhone : New Technology
AnemiaPhone : New Technology AnemiaPhone, a technology developed by Cornell University researchers, has been transferred to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for integration into its programmes. It is a technology developed by Cornell University (United States) researchers to accurately, quickly and cheaply assess iron deficiency. It has been transferred to the Indian Council […]
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet: The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) signed a Multi-Donor Trust Fund with International Solar Alliance aiming to mobilize $100 million to fund high-impact solar energy projects. Initiatives announced by GEAPP: GEAPP has strengthened its partnership with International Solar Alliance (ISA) by signing ISA’s, Multi-Donor Trust […]
Gravitational Lensing Found 44 New Stars
Gravitational Lensing Found 44 New Stars: Physicists studying a distant galaxy using a telescopic technique called “gravitational lensing” found 44 new stars. Gravitational Lensing occurs when a massive celestial body, such as a galaxy cluster, causes a sufficient curvature of spacetime for the path of light around it to be visibly bent, as if by […]
Garudakshi
Garudakshi: The Karnataka Forest Department has launched the ‘Garudakshi’ online FIR system to curb forest encroachments, illegal tree-felling, poaching, and unauthorised entry into forest areas. Garudakshi is software modelled on the online FIR system to curb wildlife and forest crimes. It will be implemented on a pilot basis in the Bengaluru Urban, Bhadravathi, Sirsi and […]
Neuroptera Species
Neuroptera Species: Researchers have found two rare Order Neuroptera species, Glenochrysa zeylanica and Indophanes barbara from Kerala. Neuroptera is a group of insects commonly called lacewings because of the complex vein patterns in the wings, giving them a lacy appearance. Neuropteran adults are terrestrial and mostly associated with the aerial parts of plants, where they […]
EmpowHER Biz Initiative
EmpowHER Biz Initiative: The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) of NITI Aayog, launched EmpowHER Biz – Sapno Ki Udaan in partnership with New Shop, India’s convenience retail chain under its Award to Reward (ATR) program. EmpowHER Biz Initiative is a part of Women Entrepreneurship Platform of NITI Aayog, aiming to create a robust retail ecosystem that […]
Soapstone
Soapstone: The Uttarakhand High Court pulled up the authorities for unregulated soapstone mining in Bageshwar, a district with more than 160 mines at present.Also known as Steatite, it is a metamorphic rock made of talc, a naturally occurring mineral.
