Today’s Current Affairs: 18th May 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Venezuela Becomes First Country To Lose All Glaciers
Venezuela Becomes First Country To Lose All Glaciers: Venezuela is thought to be the first nation in modern times to have completely lost all of its glaciers. New research shows that the Humboldt glacier in the Andes, which used to be very big, has shrunk to less than 2 hectares, which means it is no […]
UAE Launches 10-Year Blue Residency Visa For Environmentalists
UAE Launches 10-Year Blue Residency Visa For Environmentalists: The Blue Residency card in 2023 was a big step for the United Arab Emirates to show its dedication to protecting the environment. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced this new visa program that gives people who have made outstanding efforts […]
Red Colobus Monkeys
Red Colobus Monkeys: A recent study suggests that Red Colobus Monkeys, a rare and endangered population of monkeys found in various regions of Africa are facing threats to their survival and are at risk of becoming extinct. These monkeys act as “indicator species,” meaning their presence and well-being reflect the overall health of the forest […]
Pine Needle Power Projects
Pine Needle Power Projects: Uttarakhand’s innovative pine needle power projects, aimed at mitigating forest fires and generating electricity, have fallen short of expectations. Despite the vast potential, technological and practical challenges have hindered their success. In 2021, the Uttarakhand State government under bio-energy projects announced a scheme to establish power projects that would use pine […]
Regional Economic Outlook For Asia And Pacific Report April 2024 : IMF Report
Regional Economic Outlook For Asia And Pacific Report April 2024 : IMF Report The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its Regional Economic Outlook for Asia And Pacific Report April 2024, which stated that India was the source of repeated positive growth surprises, supported by resilient domestic demand. Also, Public Investment is a significant factor […]
Amplifying The Global Value Of Earth Observation : Report
Amplifying The Global Value Of Earth Observation : Report A new report titled “Amplifying the Global Value of Earth Observation” by the World Economic Forum has shed light on the immense potential of Earth Observation (EO) data to drive economic growth and sustainability worldwide. Highlights of the Report: Economic Impact of EO Data could generate […]
Synchrotron : Circular Particle Accelerator
Synchrotron : Circular Particle Accelerator China’s latest scientific milestone, the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS), set to be the first fourth-generation synchrotron light source in Asia, will begin operations by the end of this year. A synchrotron is a type of circular particle accelerator, where particles move in a loop. It works by accelerating charged […]
Ambaji White Marble : GI Tag
Ambaji White Marble : GI Tag Marble mined in Gujarat’s Ambaji has recently been awarded the Geographical Indication, or GI tag, by the Central Government. Ambaji White Marble is a type of marble known for its stunning white appearance and unique natural patterns. It is named after the town of Ambaji in the state of […]
Digital Arrest : Report
Digital Arrest : Report Following increasing reports of “digital arrests” by cybercriminals the central government has collaborated with Microsoft to block more than 1,000 Skype IDs used for online intimidation, blackmail, and extortion. Digital Arrest is a new and innovative tactic employed by cybercriminals to defraud gullible victims and extort money. The modus operandi in […]
