Chloropicrin : Chemical Weapon The U.S. State Department accused Russia of using chemical agent chloropicrin in Ukraine which is a violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Chloropicrin is a chemical compound which is also known as nitrochloroform. It is used both as a warfare agent and pesticide. It is a colourless to yellow oily liquid. […]
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Cyclone Hidaya
Cyclone Hidaya: A severe storm named Cyclone Hidaya is set to hit the coast of Tanzania near Dar es Salaam from the Indian Ocean. Cyclone Hidaya (Guidance in Arabic), may bring heavy rain and strong winds to regions in Tanzania like Tanga, Morogoro, the islands of Unguja and Pemba. It formed over the South Indian […]
Drip Pricing
Drip Pricing: The Centre recently warned about “drip pricing”, saying it can surprise consumers with “hidden charges”. The Department of Consumer Affairs asked consumers to reach out to NCH 1915 for assistance or via WhatsApp at if they need help with ‘drip pricing’. Drip pricing is a pricing technique used by firms where they initially […]
7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee
7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee: The recent 7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting highlights the ongoing efforts of both nations to bolster their defence collaboration. Progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives was reviewed, including those deliberated in meetings of Working Groups on Defence Cooperation and Defence Industries Cooperation. Means to enhance […]
Rat Hole Mining : Death Of Six Workers
Rat Hole Mining : Death Of Six Workers Authorities were given four weeks by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to respond in a case related to the death of six workers in a rat-hole coal mine fire in Nagaland’s Wokha district. Rat-Hole Mining named for its resemblance to rodent burrows, is an illegal and highly […]
Banking Current Affairs : 7th May 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 7th May 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Mindgrove Launches India’s 1st Commercial SoC For IoT Devices: Mindgrove Technologies Private Limited, a semiconductor startup backed by Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) Pravartak Technologies Foundation and IIT Madras Incubation Cell, launched India’s first commercial System […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 7th May 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 7th May 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Bhadra Tiger Reserve
Bhadra Tiger Reserve: The number of people visiting the Bhadra tiger reserve for safari has gone up and the tourists need to take adequate care not to disturb this eco-sensitive zone Bhadra Tiger Reserve is situated in the midst of the Western Ghats region of It is unique as it nestled within several hill ranges. […]
Oxytocin : Action Against Use In Dairy Colonies
Oxytocin : Action Against Use In Dairy Colonies The Delhi High Court called for action against ‘rampant use of Oxytocin’ in dairy colonies in the national capital. Oxytocin is also known as the ‘love hormone’, is a hormone secreted by the pituitary glands of mammals during sex, childbirth, lactation or social bonding. It can also […]
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower: The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, which has been active since April 15, will peak on May 5 and 6. Eta Aquariid meteor is formed when Earth passes through the orbital plane of the famous Halley’s Comet, which takes about 76 years to orbit the Sun once. It seems to be originating […]
