What is Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)?

High-altitude trekking poses serious health risks, as demonstrated by a recent incident in Uttarakhand. Tourists often face life-threatening conditions due to low oxygen levels, making awareness of these risks crucial for safety. About High-Altitude Sickness High-altitude sickness, or Acute Mountain ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Binar Satellites Burn Up Due to Solar Activity

Three CubeSats from Curtin University’s Binar Space Program burned up in Earth’s atmosphere. This was anticipated due to their name, Binar, meaning fireball in the Noongar language. The satellites, Binar-2, 3, and 4, lasted only two months in orbit instead ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Global Anti-Doping Training Begins in India

India is set to host the Global Learning and Development Framework (GLDF) Results Management Training, which will take place in New Delhi. The training is supported by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Purpose of the Training The training aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Global Soil Conference 2024

The Global Soil Conference 2024 took place in New Delhi, with Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressing the event via video link. The Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS) organized the conference, and notable attendees included experts from various fields. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

IFFI 2024 in Goa

The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to begin on November 20 in Goa. This nine-day event will run until November 28, which aims to showcase cinematic excellence alongside Goan culture. Organizers and Structure The festival is ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Sustainable Trade Index 2024

Sustainable trade is gaining prominence globally as economies are adapting post-pandemic. Countries are facing health crises, climate change, and geopolitical tensions. Resilience is crucial for recovery and many nations are focusing on sustainable trade practices, which promote innovative thinking and ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

What is Bomb Cyclone?

An important weather phenomenon is approaching the US West Coast, which is known as a “bomb cyclone,” and is expected to bring extreme conditions. A strong atmospheric river will intensify the storm, causing potential destruction across several states. A bomb ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Challenges in Dolphin Conservation in India

Dolphin conservation efforts in India face important hurdles as the National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) in Bihar remains inactive. Opened in March 2024, it is the first facility dedicated to the endangered Gangetic river dolphin. However, a lack of equipment ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024)

The Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024) commenced and was organized by the National Security Council Secretariat and Rashtriya Raksha University, it lasts for 12 days. The primary goal is to enhance India’s cyber defense capabilities, which aims ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue

The Government of India has initiated a new platform for youth engagement. The “Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue” will replace the National Youth Festival in 2025, which aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision for increased youth participation in national development. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs