What is Chondrostereum purpureum?

A recent case report published in Medical Mycology Case Reports revealed that a man in Kolkata, India, was infected with Chondrostereum purpureum, a plant fungus. This discovery has raised concerns about the potential risks of fungal infections in humans, especially ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

International Day of Conscience

The International Day of Conscience is an annual worldwide awareness event celebrated on April 5th. It came into existence on July 25th, 2019, when the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution entitled “Promoting the Culture of Peace with Love ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Mahavir Jayanti – Celebrating the Birth of Mahavir

Mahavir Jayanti is an essential religious festival celebrated by the Jain community worldwide. It marks the birth of Lord Mahavir, the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara (supreme preacher) of present Avasarpiṇī in Jainism. Who is Lord Mahavir? Lord Mahavir was born ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action

April 4th is marked as the International Day of Mine Awareness and Aid in Mine Action. The day is observed annually to raise awareness about the dangers of explosive mine action and to support the elimination of landmines and explosive ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Three New Species of Bush Crickets

The world of insects is vast and diverse, with new species being discovered all the time. Recently, a team of researchers led by Aarini Ghosh and Ranjana Jaiswara discovered three new species of bush crickets in India. These new species ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Partnership Opportunities in the Lithium Value Chain between India and Chile

Lithium has become an essential component of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. As the world seeks to reduce its carbon footprint, the demand for lithium has skyrocketed, with countries vying for a slice of the lucrative ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

ISA Permit for Deep Sea Mining of Polymetallic Nodules

The ocean floor, covering more than 70% of the earth’s surface, remains one of the most unexplored and untapped resources. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an organization that regulates and controls the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources on ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

CPTPP and Britain’s Membership

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a trade pact that originated from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) after the United States withdrew in 2017. The agreement includes 11 countries, namely Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 5, 2023.

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 5, 2023. INDIA Government to invite bids for 50 GW of renewable energy capacity annually for the next five years. Skyroot Aerospace test-fires 3D-printed cryogenic engine. Honorary Consulate of Malta ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : April 4-5, 2023

1. Which country is the host of the Bilateral Maritime exercise ‘SLINEX-2023’? [A] India[B] Sri Lanka[C] France[D] Singapore Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka] Notes:SLINEX-2023 is the 10th edition of the annual Indian – Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime exercise. ..