Surrogate Advertising: The Union Health Ministry recently asked both the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to bring in measures to prevent surrogate advertisement of tobacco and or alcohol related products by sportspersons. Surrogate Advertising refers to a form of advertisement that duplicates the brand image […]
About: Kumari Sonali
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Disaster Management (Amendment Bill), 2024
Disaster Management (Amendment Bill), 2024: The Government recently introduced the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 in the Lok Sabha. Disaster Management (Amendment Bill), 2024 seeks to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which was enacted to provide for the effective management of disasters. The bill makes provision for the constitution of “Urban Disaster Management Authority” […]
Schistura sonarengaensis
Schistura sonarengaensis: A group of scientists recently identified a new species of loach, named Schistura sonarengaensis, in Meghalaya’s South Garo Hills district, near the Bangladesh border. Schistura sonarengaensis is a new species of loach recently discovered. Loach is a freshwater bottom-dwelling fish and found across rivers in Southeast Asia. The new species is described from […]
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Bank Operations
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Bank Operations: A ransomware attack severely disrupted the operations of at least 150-200 cooperative banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has identified the attack, which has primarily affected banks serviced by C-Edge Technologies Ltd., a joint venture between Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) […]
Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024
Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024: The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak is set to replace the British Era Aircraft Act 1934 The Act has been amended multiple times to enhance safety, and oversight, and align with international conventions, creating ambiguities and confusion for stakeholders. Important Provisions: Revised Aircraft Definition: Balloons and gliders were removed from the definition. Empowerment […]
Fully Accessible Route (FAR) : RBI
Fully Accessible Route (FAR) : RBI The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recent decision to exclude new 14-year and 30-year government securities (G-Secs) from the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) may unsettle bond markets, potentially causing yield spikes for these securities. Experts warn that this exclusion could erode investor confidence, reduce participation, and increase yields due […]
mRNA Vaccine Development Against Human Avian Influenza (H5N1)
mRNA Vaccine Development Against Human Avian Influenza (H5N1): A new initiative to develop and distribute mRNA vaccines for human avian influenza (H5N1) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP). The project is part of the mRNA Technology Transfer Programme, established in 2021 […]
Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam
Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam: Karnataka has begun releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu from the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam and Kabini reservoir, following a directive from the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA). Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam is on the river Kaveri and tributaries Hemavathi and Lakshmana Theertha in Mandya, Karnataka. Named after Maharaja […]
Banking Current Affairs : 2nd Aug 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 2nd August 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Kashmir City Receives World Craft City Certificate from World Crafts Council: In a grand ceremony held in Srinagar, the capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir City was awarded the prestigious Certificate of World […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 2nd August 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 2nd August 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
