e-FAST India Initiative: NITI Aayog has announced the launch of the ‘NITI GearShift Challenge’ as part of the e-FAST India initiative. e-FAST was born from the recognition of the urgent need to decarbonize road-based freight transportation in India to realize its 2070 net zero commitments. It was launched in September 2022. It aims to galvanize […]
About: Kumari Sonali
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Indian Flapshell Turtle
Indian Flapshell Turtle: The scientists at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) on a mission to save an Indian flapshell turtle, whose shell cracked after an accident. Indian flapshell Turtle is a freshwater species of turtle found in South Asia. The “flap-shelled” name stems from the presence of femoral flaps located on the plastron. These […]
Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary : State’s First Ramsar Site
Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary : State’s First Ramsar Site The Manjeera wildlife sanctuary in Telangana is undergoing a study to potentially become the state’s first Ramsar site. Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and a reservoir located in the Medak district of Telangana. Originally a crocodile sanctuary, today more than 70 species of birds are […]
Two Story School Collapsed : Nigeria
Two Story School Collapsed : Nigeria A two-story school collapsed recently in north-central Nigeria, killing 22 students and sending rescuers on a frantic search for more than 100 people trapped in the rubble. Nigeria is a country located on the western coast of Africa. It is often called the “Giant of Africa.” It is bordered […]
Syphilis : Improved Testing
Syphilis : Improved Testing Improved testing has led to the detection of over 6,000 cases of syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease primarily linked to unsafe sex, according to data from the Mumbai AIDS Control Society (MDACS) between 2018-19 and 2022-23. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems if you […]
Bagmati River : Flood
Bagmati River : Flood Flood situation have emerged in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur area as water level of Bagmati River has risen. Bagmati River is a river in south-central Nepaland northern Bihar state, India. It is considered holy by both Hindus and Buddhists. It originates from the Bagdwar area in the Shivapuri Hills, located in the northwestern […]
SIM Swapping Scam
SIM Swapping Scam: Google Fi wireless has introduced a security feature called ‘Number Lock’. This new feature empowers users to take control and prevent a growing cybersecurity threat – SIM swapping. It occurs when a malicious actor convinces your carrier to transfer your phone number to a new SIM card in their possession. This can […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 15th July 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 15th July 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Banking Current Affairs : 15th July 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 15th July 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Natural Farming (APCNF) program: The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) program, led by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, has been awarded the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2024. Mount Kinabalu: International mountaineer Nitish Singh left […]
Mahabodhi Temple Complex
Mahabodhi Temple Complex: A geospatial analysis utilising satellite images and ground surveys has found evidence of the presence of “huge architectural wealth” buried in the Mahabodhi temple complex and its surroundings in Bihar’s Bodh Gaya. Mahabodhi Temple Complex is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, marking the […]
