South Korean Scientists Create ‘Meaty Rice’ for Sustainable Protein

Scientists at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, are working on putting grown beef cells into rice grains. This is a groundbreaking use of new food technologies that is changing the world. The goal of this new invention, called “meaty ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Will Ukraine Peace Summit Bring Global Resolution?

About 100 delegations from different countries and international groups met in Switzerland recently for a summit to talk about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The event took place at the Burgenstock resort in Stansstad and featured prominent attendees such as ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

Why is Mumbai India’s Most Expensive City?

According to Mercer’s 2024 Cost of Living Survey, Mumbai is still the most expensive city in India for expats. It is known as the financial capital of India and the center of the Hindi film business. This yearly poll showed ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Japan On High Alert as STSS Infections Surge

Japan’s health officials are on high alert because the number of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) cases has increased significantly. STSS is a serious illness that usually ends in death. So far this year, on June 2, 977 cases have been ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

New Snake Eel Species Discovered in Odisha

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) at the Gopalpur regional center in Odisha have identified a new species of snake eel. This discovery was made across various estuarine ecosystems within the state. The official name for the new ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 18, 2024

31. Which state government recently launched the ‘Mission Nischay’? [A] Haryana[B] Punjab[C] Uttarakhand[D] Gujarat Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Punjab] Notes:Punjab Police, in collaboration with the BSF and VDCs, conducted a one-week anti-drug campaign, “Mission Nishchay,” in Fazilka district from ..

Why Reintroduce Cheetahs to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary?

The Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Madhya Pradesh, has been identified as the second potential habitat for cheetah reintroduction after Kuno National Park. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reintroduce cheetahs in India, sourcing them from ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

RBI Awarded “Risk Manager of the Year 2024”

In the year 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was presented with the “Risk Manager of the Year Award” by Central Banking, a distinguished organization that is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. This honor emphasizes the efforts that the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Top Indian Firms Gain ₹85,582 Crore in Market Valuation

The prices of some of the biggest companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) changed a lot last week. The market showed a strong upward trend, which led to a rise in market value of ₹85,582.21 crore for five of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Is India Making Progress in Environmental Performance Index?

According to the 2024 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), India was ranked 176th out of 180 nations. Compared to 2022, when it was at the bottom of the index, this shows a small gain.   Different external factors are used by Yale ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs