12-August-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs
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
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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
NATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL RANKING FRAMEWORK (NIRF) 2024 The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), introduced by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in 2015, is a significant initiative aimed at assessing and ranking
MELTING POLAR ICE DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE IS MAKING EARTH’S DAYS LONGER Recent scientific studies have revealed that climate change, particularly the melting of polar ice caps, is not only
SC STAYS COERCIVE STEPS AGAINST YOUTUBER ‘SAVUKKU’ TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS The Supreme Court of India recently intervened in the legal proceedings against YouTuber 'Savukku'
BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT Ballast water management has recently come under scrutiny due to a case involving the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) demanding ₹160 crore from the Kamarajar Port
DISINFORMATION, AI AND ‘CYBER CHAKRAVYUH’ The year 2024 has seen a significant rise in digital threats, with Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly in forms like Generative AI and Artificial General Intelligence
COAL INDIA MANDATED TO PAY PENALTY FOR NON-SUPPLY OF COAL SOLD IN E-AUCTIONS TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY– SOURCE: THE HINDU The Indian government has taken a significant step by mandating Coal
SUSTAINABLE COFFEE PRODUCTION India is recognized globally as one of the top coffee producers, renowned for its high-quality coffee varieties. However, recent environmental challenges have posed significant threats to coffee