Meteorite Impact Formed Luna Crater in Gujarat

A recent geochemical analysis has confirmed that the Luna crater, located in the Banni Plains grassland of Gujarat, India, was formed by a meteorite impact approximately 6,900 years ago. The crater, named after its proximity to the village of Luna, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Researchers Create Artificial Synapse Using Water and Salt

In a recent study, researchers from Utrecht University in the Netherlands and Sogang University in South Korea have developed artificial neurological junctions called synapses using a mixture of water and salt, the same ingredients used by the human brain. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

The Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023

The Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023, compiled by ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operations Management (IS4OM) and released by ISRO Chairman S. Somanath, has revealed that more space objects were placed in orbit in 2023 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Karnataka HC Favors of KPCL in Sharavathi Tender Dispute

The Karnataka High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) against Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd (KPCL) regarding the tender process for the Rs 8,300 crore Sharavathi Pumped Storage Power Project. The court ruled in ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Rapid Warming of Indian Ocean Projected: Study Report

The Indian Ocean basin, the world’s fastest warming ocean, is projected to experience accelerated warming at an alarming rate of 1.7°C to 3.8°C per century between 2020 and 2100, according to a recent report led by scientists from the Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Red Sea Lead to Surge in Carbon Emissions

Ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea area have forced hundreds of ships to divert their routes since mid-December 2023, leading to a significant increase in carbon emissions. Instead of passing through the Suez Canal, vessels are sailing ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India and UK held meeting on Electric Propulsion for Navy

India and the United Kingdom are engaged in discussions on sharing technical expertise and experience in maritime electric propulsion systems to meet the future requirements of Indian warships. The two countries are also exploring a training agreement to enhance cooperation ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

J&K High Court Orders Compensation for Illegal PSA Detention

In an unprecedented ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ordered the Union Territory administration to pay Rs. 5 lakh in compensation to Ali Mohammad Lone, a former spokesperson of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami, for his illegal detention under the ..

China’s Share in India’s Industrial Goods Imports Rises

Over the last 15 years, China’s share in India’s imports of industrial goods has increased  from 21% to 30%, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). This growth in imports from China has outpaced India’s overall ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Dubai Approves World’s Largest Airport Terminal

Recently, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced the approval of a new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport. The project, estimated to cost 128 billion ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs