Will Asteroid 2024 LZ4 Pose a Threat to Earth?

NASA has recently been keeping an eye on three asteroids that are moving toward Earth. It is important to note that Asteroid 2024 LZ4 will pass closer to Earth than the Moon, by 173,000 miles. Because it is so close, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

IAF Rafale Jets Join Multi-Nation Drill in Alaska

The Indian Air Force (IAF) took part in the Red Flag drill in Alaska, USA, in June 2023. The Indian Air Force’s Rafale jets took part in the multinational air drill for the first time. The goal of the drill ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 16-17, 2024

31. Recently, the WHO has designated which medical institute as a WHO Collaborating Centre (CC) for “Fundamental and Literary Research in Traditional Medicine” ? [A] National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad[B] National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur[C] AIIMS, Delhi[D] ..

Will G7’s $50 Billion Plan Aid Ukraine Effectively?

During the G7 summit that Italy held, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced a big $50 billion plan to help Ukraine. In a joint session with other leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, this choice ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

Chinese Satellite Discovers New Solar Atmospheric Rotation Pattern

Chinese scientists using the Chinese H-alpha Solar Explorer (CHASE) telescope have found a new pattern of how the sun’s atmosphere rotates. According to the prestigious magazine Nature Astronomy, this new discovery is the first accurate three-dimensional picture of how the ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

How Will Nagastra-1 Drones Impact Indian Army Operations?

The Indian Army just got its first batch of Nagastra-1, an advanced type of suicide drone that can be carried by a person and can carry out precise hits. Soldiers are less likely to get hurt because these drones can ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

2024 Kavli Prize Winners Announced in Science Fields

The 2024 Kavli Prize winners were announced, honoring great work in neuroscience, astrophysics, and nanoscience. Eight well-known scholars from well-known American colleges were recognized for their groundbreaking work in these areas. Origins of The Prize A Norwegian-American businessman and philanthropist ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Global Gender Gap Report, 2024

The Global Gender Gap Index, which has been running since 2006, is a key example of a global attempt to track gender inequality. This index is updated every year and looks at how far 146 countries have come in achieving ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Why Has Earth’s Inner Core Slowed Down?

Recent studies from the University of Southern California show that the Earth’s inner core has slowed down a lot. Historically, the Earth’s inner core has been known for having a high spinning speed that is separate from the planet’s outer ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 15, 2024

31. Joshimath region, recently seen in news, is located in which state? [A] Himachal Pradesh[B] Uttarakhand[C] Meghalaya[D] Arunachal Pradesh Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand] Notes:The Centre approved renaming Joshimath tehsil in Chamoli to Jyotirmath and Kosiyakutoli tehsil in Nainital ..