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 […]
Category: Current Affairs
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 […]
First-Ever Cultural Property Agreement
First-Ever Cultural Property Agreement: India and the US signed the first-ever Cultural Property Agreement (CPA) to combat the illegal trafficking of cultural artefacts and ensure the return of antiquarian objects to their place of origin. The agreement aligns with the Article 9 of the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the […]
Genetic Testing In Sports
Genetic Testing In Sports: The emergence of genetic testing in sports has gained significant attention, especially with athletes utilising it for performance enhancement ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. This trend has sparked debates about the potential benefits and ethical concerns surrounding athletic genetic screening. Genetic testing involves analysing an individual’s DNA to identify genetic […]
Special Lok Adalat Drive :Supreme Court
Special Lok Adalat Drive :Supreme Court The Supreme Court of India has launched a week-long special week-long Lok Adalat drive to address and resolve long-standing disputes as part of its 75th anniversary (diamond jubilee) celebrations. This initiative aims to tackle the substantial backlog of cases and provide expedited justice. The initiative involves the first seven […]
The State Of The World’s Mangroves 2024
The State Of The World’s Mangroves 2024: A report titled “The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024” was released by the Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) on World Mangrove Day (26 July). The GMA is the preeminent alliance of 100-plus members driving the conservation and restoration for the world’s mangroves. The latest world map (GMW v4.0), […]
