NASA’s WB-57 Jets to Chase Total Solar Eclipse for Scientific Studies

NASA is gearing up for the upcoming total solar eclipse when the moon’s shadow will traverse a vast swath of North America. To capture this rare celestial event, the space agency will deploy two of its specialized WB-57 jet planes, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Government Releases Guidelines for Green Hydrogen Use in Transport Sector

Recently, Indian Government has announced a Rs. 496 crore scheme (until 2025-26) to support pilot projects testing the viability of green hydrogen as a fuel for cars and heavy vehicles. The scheme, under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 7-8, 2024

31. What is the theme of ‘World Health Day 2024’? [A] Building a fairer, healthier world[B] My Health, My Right[C] Our planet, our health[D] Support nurses and midwives Show Answer Correct Answer: B [My Health, My Right] Notes:World Health Day, ..

100th Anniversary of Discovery of Electroencephalogram (EEG) Observed

The year 2024 marks the centennial of the discovery of the electroencephalogram (EEG) by German psychiatrist Hans Berger. The EEG, a medical test that measures the electrical activity of the brain, has become a crucial tool for understanding the brain ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

RBI Decides to Keep Policy Rates Unchanged

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which met recently, decided to keep the repo rate – the main policy rate – unchanged at 6.5 per cent and maintain the policy stance of ‘withdrawal of ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Issue of State Governments Power to Levy Excise Duty on Industrial Alcohol

The Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments on whether state governments have the power to regulate and control the sale, distribution, pricing and other factors relating to ‘industrial’ alcohol. The case has been referred to a 9-judge Bench headed by ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 6, 2024

31. What is the theme of ‘National Maritime Day 2024’? [A] Navigating the Future: Safety First[B] Amrit Kaal in shipping[C] Sustainable Shipping[D] New technologies for greener shipping Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Navigating the Future: Safety First] Notes:National Maritime Day, ..

Tamil Nadu: Issues Around Disaster Relief Funds from Centre

In December 2023, Tamil Nadu was severely affected by Cyclone Michaung and subsequent floods. The state has filed a suit at the Supreme Court, claiming that the Centre is withholding national disaster relief funds necessary to aid the affected areas. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

Issues around OpenAI’s Voice Engine

Recently, OpenAI introduced a new AI model called Voice Engine. This model can replicate any voice in any language using a brief audio sample, allowing users to generate audio content in the same voice and manner of speaking as the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Uttarakhand Assesses GLOF Risks in Himalayas

The state government of Uttarakhand recently set up two expert panels to conduct risk-assessment and monitor five glacial lakes that have been facing risk of immediate danger. Glacial Lake Outburst Floods or GLOFs have been threatening them leading the government ..

Category: Environment Current Affairs