New 3-Drug Regimen for Leprosy Approved

The Central government has approved a new three-drug treatment regimen for leprosy patients, aiming to stop transmission of the disease in India by 2027. The National Leprosy Eradication Programme is taking steps to introduce this new regimen consisting of dapsone, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 25, 2024

41. D.K. Basu’s judgement, recently seen in the news, is related to which one of the following? [A] Protect the rights and dignity of individuals in police custody[B] Protection of interests of minorities[C] Child Labour[D] Safeguards against sexual exploitation Show ..

MoD Inks ₹1,070 Crore Contract for Fast Patrol Vessels

The Defence Ministry has signed a ₹1,070 crore contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai for constructing 14 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) for the Indian Coast Guard. Vessel Specifications These indigenously designed and developed multi-role vessels will be delivered ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

14 High Risk Zones Identified in Joshimath

The Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) has identified 14 high risk zones in Joshimath after a detailed survey. These zones with severe land subsidence include houses in the Marwari, Sunil, Upper Bazar, Lower Bazar, Singhdhar and Manohar Bagh areas. Residing ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

Forum Launched to Boost Climate-resilient Indian Agriculture

The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and other stakeholders launched the Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

French Foreign Legion to March on R-Day

A 95-member French Foreign Legion contingent, including 6 Indians, and a 33-member band squad will participate in India’s 2023 Republic Day parade. French President Emmanuel Macron will be the Chief Guest as India further spotlights growing bilateral defence ties through ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Overhauling of the Semiconductor Scheme

India’s $10 billion Semicon India program, including the Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme for chip design startups, has seen lackluster outcomes versus targets. With the DLI’s mid-term review upcoming, policymakers have an opportunity to assess shortfalls and refocus efforts. Strategic priorities ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

NATO Inks Mega Ammunition Deal to Aid Ukraine

NATO has signed a €1.1 billion contract to procure hundreds of thousands of 155mm artillery rounds, part of which will go to Ukraine as it faces critical ammunition shortages.  Ukrainian officials have warned shell supplies are a pressing challenge for ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Europe Witnesses 30-Fold Increase in Measles Cases

As per WHO, Europe reported over 30,000 measles cases in 2023 – a shocking 30 times rise compared to 2022 numbers. This underscores a troubling reversal in a preventable infectious disease that can turn fatal for vulnerable groups. 40 countries ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 24, 2024

41. What is ‘Andrographis theniensis’, recently seen in the news? [A] Plant[B] Flower[C] Bacteria[D] Fungus Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Plant] Notes:A new plant species, ‘Andrographis theniensis,’ was discovered in Tamil Nadu’s Theni district in the Western Ghats. Named after ..