World Toilet Day 2024: World Toilet Day, observed annually (since 2013) on 19th November, is a United Nations initiative raising awareness about the global sanitation crisis and promoting safe, accessible toilets as part of Sustainable Development Goal 6: Ensuring water and sanitation for all by 2030. 2024 Theme: ‘Toilets-A Place for Peace’ which emphasises that […]
Category: Current Affairs
India’s Neighbourhood Policy
India’s Neighbourhood Policy: India’s neighbourhood policy is under scrutiny as its relations with several neighbouring countries face challenges. With a history of deep cultural and historical ties, India’s approach to its neighbours must balance its growing global aspirations with regional sensitivities.Neighbourhood First Policy: Emphasizes prioritizing relations with immediate neighbours,Seeks economic integration, development partnerships, and cultural […]
High-Performance Buildings
High-Performance Buildings: High-Performance Buildings (HPBs) are essential for achieving sustainable living in the face of climate change, rising urbanization, and energy demands. Designed to conserve resources, enhance energy efficiency, and withstand extreme weather, HPBs represent the future of sustainable construction and urban resilience. HPBs are designed to optimize energy efficiency, reduce resource consumption, and provide […]
World Anti-Doping Agency : To Host GLDF
World Anti-Doping Agency: To Host GLDF India, in collaboration with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), will host the Global Learning and Development Framework (GLDF) Results Management Training in New Delhi.Training aims to standardize anti-doping procedures, foster collaboration among nations, and strengthen the global sport integrity framework.This workshop is organised by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) […]
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees: India has fulfilled its annual contribution of USD 5 million for the year 2024-25 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), with the release of the second tranche of USD 2.5 million.
African Penguin : Now Endangered
African Penguin : Now Endangered The African Penguin, or Cape Penguin, is now “Endangered” per the IUCN, with under 10,000 breeding pairs, mostly in South Africa. Conservationists warn of possible extinction in the wild by 2035.Scientific Name: Spheniscus demersus. Endemic Region: Southern Africa; primarily South Africa and Namibia.
Cao Bang Crocodile newt : New Species Of Crocodile
Cao Bang Crocodile newt : New Species Of Crocodile A new species of crocodile newt, the Cao Bang crocodile newt, has been discovered in Vietnam. Cao Bang crocodile newt, or Tylototriton Koliaensis, is a new species of crocodile newt. It was found in Vietnam’s mountainous farm. It lives in a mountain forest at elevations of […]
Midnight Zone : Study
Midnight Zone : Study A team of researchers recently discovered a glowing “mystery mollusk” named Bathydevius Caudactylus within the ocean’s midnight zone. The ocean water column is made up of five zones: the sunlight zone (epipelagic), the twilight zone (mesopelagic), the midnight zone (bathypelagic), the abyssal zone (abyssopelagic), and the hadal zone (trenches). Sunlight is […]
Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary : Recommendation For Tiger Reserve
Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary : Recommendation For Tiger Reserve The recommendations of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to notify the entire Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary as a core and critical area of Bandipur Tiger Reserve are yet to be implemented. Nugu Wildlife Sanctuaryis situated in H.D. Kote taluk of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It lies north […]
National Epilepsy Day 2024
National Epilepsy Day 2024: National Epilepsy Day is marked every year in India on November 17 to raise awareness about the disease, the struggles associated with it, and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Epilepsy — also known as a seizure disorder — is a chronic brain disorder where nerve cells don’t signal properly, […]
