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Page-2 of Current Affairs - December, 2024

2024 – A Year of Climate Crisis: UN Report

The United Nations has reported extreme weather patterns and record-breaking heat, urging immediate global action to avert disaster. Greenhouse gas emissions have reached alarming highs, contributing to a...

December 31, 2024

Stellaria bengalensis: New Plant Species Discovered in West Bengal

Recently, researchers identified a new plant species named Stellaria bengalensis in Kalimpong district, West Bengal, which adds to the biodiversity of the region and marks the ongoing exploration...

December 31, 2024

What is Norovirus?

Norovirus cases are increasing in the United States this winter with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting double the usual cases, particularly in early December...

December 31, 2024

China’s CR450 Bullet Train Breaks Speed Records

China has recently revealed its CR450 bullet train, achieved a remarkable speed of 450 km/h (approximately 280 mph) during testing. This development marks advancement from the previous CR400...

December 31, 2024

Maharastra Launches its First Made-in-India Surgical Robot

The SSI Mantra, India’s first made-in-India surgical robot, has been installed at Noble Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, Maharashtra. This advancement in medical technology recently gained approval...

December 31, 2024

Vikram Sarabhai’s 52nd Death Anniversary

Vikram Sarabhai, a prominent figure in Indian science, died on December 30, 1971, in Kerala, shaping the nation’s space programme and continuing to inspire generations of scientists and...

December 31, 2024

PM Modi Launches Campaign Celebrating 75 Years of India’s Constitution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the year 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of India’s Constitution. He described the Constitution as a guiding light for the nation and...

December 30, 2024

IIT Bombay Develops Painless Needle-Free Shock Syringes

Recent advancements in medical technology have led to the development of a needle-free syringe by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. This innovative device utilizes...

December 30, 2024

What is Kessler Syndrome?

In recent months, incidents involving space debris have escalated, raising concerns for astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). A near-collision event in November prompted the ISS to...

December 30, 2024

WHO Global Internship Programme Overview

The World Health Organization (WHO) offers valuable internship opportunities for students and recent graduates, provides exposure to the professional world, and enhances skills in public health and administration....

December 30, 2024

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