09-August-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs
WHAT’S CAUSING ANTARCTICA’S DEEP-WINTER HEATWAVE, WHAT COULD BE ITS FALLOUT? TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS Antarctica is currently facing an extraordinary heatwave for the second time in two
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WHAT’S CAUSING ANTARCTICA’S DEEP-WINTER HEATWAVE, WHAT COULD BE ITS FALLOUT? TOPIC: (GS3) ENVIRONMENT – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS Antarctica is currently facing an extraordinary heatwave for the second time in two
GST ON HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE: CURRENT DEBATES AND IMPLICATIONS The Goods and Services Tax (GST) on health and life insurance premiums has become a focal point of debate in
TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) IN INDIA Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is an urban planning concept that seeks to align transportation systems with land use to create sustainable and efficient urban spaces. This
RBI’S MONETARY POLICY COMMITTEE: MANAGING RETAIL INFLATION TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) recently decided to maintain the status quo on benchmark interest
UPDATED FAO FIRE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently updated its "Integrated Fire Management Voluntary Guidelines," which were first introduced nearly 20 years ago. The updated
SEAWEED CULTIVATION IN INDIA Seaweed cultivation presents a significant opportunity for sustainable development in India. Recognizing its potential, NITI Aayog has proposed a comprehensive roadmap to boost seaweed production, addressing
DECLINE IN DEMAND FOR WORK UNDER MGNREGS The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is a flagship program designed to provide employment to rural households in India. A
GETTING STRUCK IN SPACE TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS A technical issue with the Boeing spacecraft has left NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore stranded
WORLD BIOFUEL DAY 2024 World Biofuel Day, observed annually on August 10th, highlights the importance of biofuels as sustainable energy alternatives and celebrates advancements in this field. The day commemorates
DNA PROFILING IN LEGAL CONTEXT DNA profiling, or DNA fingerprinting, plays a crucial role in forensic science by identifying individuals based on their unique genetic makeup. However, recent legal developments,
DISINFORMATION, AI AND ‘CYBER CHAKRAVYUH’ TOPIC: (GS3) SECURITY – SOURCE: THE HINDU The year 2024 has seen a surge in security concerns worldwide, particularly with the increasing threats posed by
SURAT DIAMOND INDUSTRY CRISIS TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AMD GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: ECONOMIC TIMES Surat, renowned for its diamond industry, is currently experiencing a significant downturn due to various global economic