Why did Humans lose their Tails?

A new study published on February 28th, 2024 in the journal Nature has identified the specific genetic mutation responsible for ancestral humans and apes losing their tails around 25 million years ago. The Tailless Ancestor Mystery While monkeys possess tails, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Telangana Unveils Life Sciences Collaborative

The Telangana government recently announced key strategic plans to boost growth and innovation across the state’s thriving life sciences ecosystem clustered in Hyderabad. Formation of Life Sciences GCC Consortium Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu announced that the state will facilitate ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 1, 2024

31. Recently, Election Commission of India started the ‘Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye’ campaign with which ministry? [A] Ministry of Education[B] Ministry of Home Affairs[C] Ministry of Corporate Affairs[D] Ministry of Defence Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Ministry of ..

13th WTO Ministerial Conference

The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) kicked off on February 27th, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The 4-day event brings together ministers from the WTO’s 164 members to advance negotiations on key issues ..

Category: Summits and Conferences

India Launches Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality

On February 28th 2024, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani launched the logo and website for the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality. The alliance marks India’s leadership in spearheading global action for ..

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Tawi Festival to Celebrate Jammu’s Culture and Heritage

Jammu & Kashmir is set to host the annual ‘Tawi Festival’ from March 1st to 4th, 2024. Centered on the banks of the river Tawi flowing through Jammu city, the event will showcase the region’s vibrant cultural legacy through arts, ..

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Peru Declares Health Emergency after Dengue Surge

The Peruvian government has declared a 90-day health emergency in light of the rapidly escalating dengue fever outbreak sweeping through the country. As of February 27th, over 31,000 cases and 32 deaths have been reported across 20 of Peru’s 25 ..

Category: International / World Current Affairs

India Releases Report on Leopard Population Status

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have released a report on the status of leopards in India. The report provides key insights into leopard distribution, population trends, and conservation challenges based on data ..

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Sunil Bharti Mittal Receives Honorary Knighthood from Britain King

On February 27th 2024, Bharti Enterprises founder and chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal was awarded an Honorary Knighthood by King Charles III.  He has become the first Indian citizen to receive an Honorary Knighthood from United Kingdom’s King Charles III. The ..

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Reliance and Disney Form Joint Venture

On February 29th 2024, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd and The Walt Disney Company signed agreements to create one of India’s largest TV and streaming firms. The joint venture merges Viacom18 with Disney’s Star India to target ..

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs