India is set to deploy female peacekeepers to the UN Mission in Abyei

India is set to deploy a platoon of female peacekeepers to the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) on the border of Sudan and South Sudan on January 6. This marks the largest single unit of women peacekeepers ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Lecanemab Approved for Alzheimer’s Treatment

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lecanemab, a monoclonal antibody developed by Eisai and Biogen, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab is the second drug to receive approval for the treatment of Alzheimer’s and the first ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Google- CCI Row- Update

Within days of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) denying Google’s request for a stay on the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) ruling in the Android case, the tech giant filed an appeal with the Supreme Court (SC) against ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024

“UP Global City” Campaign Launched in Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a 100-day “UP Global City” campaign in advance of the Global Investors Summit and G20 summit. The campaign aims to bring urban areas in the state up to global standards, with a focus on ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

IISER Ionic organic material to remove pollutants

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune, India have developed a unique molecular sponge-like material that can effectively clean polluted water. The material, called a macro/microporous ionic organic framework, is able to absorb and ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Indian Navy ‘SPRINT’ initiative

The Indian Navy has recently announced a collaboration with Sagar Defence Engineering Private Limited for the development of armed autonomous boat swarms as part of the “SPRINT” initiative. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July of last year, SPRINT ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs