Cabinet Approves ₹2,642 Crore Ganga Rail-Cum-Road Bridge

The Indian government has approved a ₹2,642 crore project to build a rail-cum-road bridge over the Ganga river in Varanasi. The project will take four years to complete and aims to improve transportation in this important region. Project Overview The ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

New Temperature Regimes Threaten Tropical Forest Biodiversity Areas

A study published in Conservation Letters shows that up to 66% of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in tropical forests are now experiencing new, extreme temperature changes. These changes could severely affect the diverse plant and animal life in these critical ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Sun Reaches Solar Maximum, Increasing Activity and Impacts

The Sun has entered a period called solar maximum, part of its current solar cycle, which has led to an increase in sunspots and solar activity. This phase could affect everyday life on Earth, according to Jamie Favors, head of ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India Issues New Guidelines to Combat Greenwashing Practices

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) in India has introduced new rules to stop companies from making false environmental claims, a practice called greenwashing. The goal is to protect consumers from being misled by advertisements that make untrue claims about ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

ESA’s PROBA-3 Mission Set for November 2024 Launch

PROBA-3, led by the European Space Agency (ESA), is set to launch in November 2024. It’s a groundbreaking mission involving multiple European countries and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The mission has passed its final tests and will be ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

First ASEAN-India Track 1 Cyber Policy Dialogue held in Singapore

A recent meeting between India and the Philippines focused on improving cooperation on cyber security. Officials from both countries’ ministries responsible for cyber diplomacy and digital infrastructure led the discussion. The main goal of this meeting was to work together ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 17, 2024

31. Which city hosted the SCO Summit recently? [A] Islamabad[B] New Delhi[C] Beijing[D] Moscow Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Islamabad] Notes:Islamabad hosted the 23rd Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government on October 16, 2024. Pakistan chaired the ..

India Ranks 105th In Global Hunger Index 2024

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is an annual report measuring hunger and malnutrition levels in countries worldwide. It was created by two organizations, Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, to show how serious hunger is in different countries and help find ways ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

SCO Summit 2024

Pakistan will host the 2024 SCO Summit in Islamabad on October 15-16. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will welcome leaders from member states like China, Russia, Iran, and India. The summit will focus on important regional issues like security and economic ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Cancer Cases Projected to Surge in India by 2045

A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research predicts a sharp increase in cancer cases and deaths in India and South Africa from 2022 to 2045. This rise is linked to longer ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs