19-April-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs
WHY HAVE PRIVATE INVESTMENTS DROPPED? TOPIC: (GS3) INDIAN ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU Private investment rose until the global financial crisis of 2007-08 but began declining from 2011-12.Hit a low
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WHY HAVE PRIVATE INVESTMENTS DROPPED? TOPIC: (GS3) INDIAN ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU Private investment rose until the global financial crisis of 2007-08 but began declining from 2011-12.Hit a low
COTTON CULTIVATION IN NORTH INDIA As the 2024-25 kharif cotton planting season approaches in North India, stakeholders anticipate a potential decline in cotton acreages due to various challenges. These challenges
INDIA EXPANDS ANTARCTIC POSTAL NETWORK The Department of Posts has recently inaugurated a second post office branch at the Bharati research station in Antarctica, marking a significant milestone after nearly
INDIA'S SOVEREIGN GREEN BONDS The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently permitted Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) operating within the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) to invest in India's Sovereign
FOSSILS OF HUGE PREHISTORIC SNAKE FOUND IN KUTCH MINE TOPIC: (GS1) HISTORY – SOURCE: THE HINDU Researchers discovered fossils of a massive snake named vasuki indicus, believed to have lived
TIANTONG PROJECT The Tiantong Project signifies China's strategic response to the evolving landscape of telecommunications, especially in remote and disaster-prone regions. It aims to enhance communication resilience, particularly in emergencies
NET DIRECT TAX COLLECTIONS EXCEED 2023-24 TARGET TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU In 2023-24, India's net direct tax collections increased by 17.7% to ₹19.58 lakh crore. This growth
INDIA ALLOWS 'REVOCATION ORDER' FOR GOANS WITH PORTUGUESE CITIZENSHIP TO APPLY FOR OCI CARDS Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a memorandum leading to the revocation of passports
HOW ARE HYDROCARBONS EXTRACTED FROM UNDER THE GROUND? The two Industrial Revolutions were ignited by human’s breakthrough in extracting hydrocarbons. These substances fuelled large engines, resulting in the pollution of
A LESSON FROM TAIWAN IN QUAKE RESILIENCE TOPIC: (GS3) DISASTER MANAGEMENT– SOURCE: THE HINDU Recent seismic activity in Taiwan offers valuable lessons for enhancing earthquake resilience, showcasing proactive measures that
GLOBAL FOREST WATCH Global Forest Watch (GFW) provides crucial insights into global forest cover changes, emphasizing the environmental impact and regional trends. The latest data highlights significant tree cover loss
NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recently convened a meeting involving all seven national commissions to address the protection of vulnerable sections' rights. The seven bodies