Manganese Contamination: A study by the Mahavir Cancer Sansthan in Patna revealed significant manganese (Mn) contamination in water as a contributing factor to rising cancer cases in Bihar’s Gangetic region.Manganese is a naturally occurring metal found in oxides, carbonates, and silicates. It is essential in trace amounts but toxic in higher concentrations.
Category: Current Affairs
Desert Knight Exercise
Desert Knight Exercise: India, France, and the UAE have initiated the Desert Knight air combat exercise over the Arabian Sea. A trilateral air combat exercise designed to enhance military interoperability and combat readiness among the participating nations. Nations Involved: India, France, and the UAE. Location: Conducted over the Arabian Sea, approximately 350-400 km southwest of […]
World Chess Championship 2024
World Chess Championship 2024: The World Chess Championship 2024 marked a historic moment in chess history as 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh claimed the title, becoming the youngest World Chess Champion ever.World Chess Championship 2024 held At: Singapore, from November 25 to December 12, 2024. Played Between: Reigning champion Ding Liren (China) and challenger D. […]
India-Australia CECA
India-Australia CECA: India and Australia have “outlined a path forward for the early conclusion” of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between both nations. During a three-day stocktake meeting between the two nations, discussions covered several critical areas of the CECA, including trade in goods, services, mobility, agri-tech cooperation, and more.
Gene Therapy Treatment for Haemophilia
Gene Therapy Treatment for Haemophilia: Indian scientists have developed a novel gene therapy for haemophilia A, offering a one-time treatment to replace frequent clotting factor injections.In a trial at Christian Medical College, Vellore, five patients have been free of bleeding episodes for over a year.Haemophilia A is a genetic disorder caused by insufficient Factor VIII, […]
CM Arvind Kejriwal introduced the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana
CM Arvind Kejriwal introduced the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has unveiled the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana, promising to increase financial assistance for eligible women from ₹1,000 to ₹2,100 per month post-elections. This initiative, aimed at empowering women financially, was announced at an event with a large gathering of […]
India’s industrial output grew 3.5% in October 2024
India’s industrial output grew 3.5% in October 2024: India’s industrial output growth slowed to 3.5% in October 2024, a sharp drop from 11.9% recorded in the same month last year. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for October 2024 stood at 149.9, up from 144.9 in October 2023. The slowdown was driven by weaker performance […]
President Droupadi Murmu awarded Nepal’s Army Chief
President Droupadi Murmu awarded Nepal’s Army Chief: President Droupadi Murmu, honored Nepal’s Army Chief, General Ashok Raj Sigdel, with the prestigious honorary rank of ‘General of the Indian Army.’ This event, held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, reflects the enduring tradition of mutual respect and deep military ties between India and Nepal, which dates back to […]
Joy Bangla’ as the national slogan
Joy Bangla’ as the national slogan: The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has stayed a High Court verdict that declared ‘Joy Bangla’ as the country’s national slogan. The slogan, popularized by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman during Bangladesh’s liberation movement, had been officially recognized as the national slogan under the previous government led by his daughter, Sheikh Hasina. […]
India’s retail inflation eased to 5.48% in November
India’s retail inflation eased to 5.48% in November: India’s retail inflation moderated to 5.48% in November from 6.21% in October, marking a significant decline driven by easing food prices, particularly vegetables. This shift brought inflation back within the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) target range, raising expectations of a potential rate cut in early 2025.
