Notre Dame Stained Glass Controversy

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris suffered severe damage from a devastating fire in April 2019. As restoration plans progress, a controversy has erupted over a proposal backed by President Emmanuel Macron to replace some stained-glass windows with contemporary designs. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 27, 2023

11. Who has been recently named Health ambassador for Salaam Bombay Foundation? [A] Deepika Padukone[B] Amrita Raichand[C] Alia Bhatt[D] Pankaj Tripathi Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Amrita Raichand] Notes:Celebrity chef Amrita Raichand is the Health Ambassador for the Salaam Bombay ..

Hu Zhongming : China Appoints New Navy Chief Amid Rising Regional Tensions

On December 25th, China announced Rear Admiral Hu Zhongming as the new commander of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), replacing Admiral Dong Jun. The change in leadership comes at a time of escalating tensions between China and its neighbours ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

MeitY Issues Second Advisory to Social Media Platforms on Deepfakes

Deepfakes are fake digital content in the form of images, videos or audios. They are created using high-end artificial intelligence tools and deep learning technology. Deep learning is a type of machine learning that uses neural net simulations to analyse ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India Identifies 22 Critical Mineral Blocks for Future Mining

Critical minerals refer to specialized metals and non-metals crucial for high-tech industries, clean energy technologies, defense, aerospace, and electronics. Securing steady supplies of such scarce minerals is vital for India’s self-reliance and strategic interests. Blocks Across 9 States Explored India’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Bharatiya Space Station / Bharatiya Antariksha Station

India aims to establish its own permanent space station called ‘Bharatiya Space Station’ over the next 25 years. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has set a target to launch the first module of this station by 2028. This forms ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Commissioning of INS Imphal

On December 26, 2023, INS Imphal (Pennant D68), the third vessel of the Visakhapatnam class stealth-guided missile destroyers, is scheduled to be commissioned into the Indian Navy. As part of Project 15B, this class represents the latest in indigenous destroyer ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) 2023

The 8th edition of the IONS Conclave of Chiefs took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 19 to 22, 2023. Chiefs of Navies and senior delegates from 27 member and observer countries participated in this significant event. Leadership Transition and ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

What is Cold Moon?

The Cold Moon, also known as the Long Nights Moon, refers to the full moon occurring in December each year. It gets its name from the long, cold nights typical of midwinter. This year, the Cold Moon reaches peak illumination ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 26, 2023

11. Namdapha flying squirrel, that was recently in news, is endemic to which Indian State/UT? [A] Tamil Nadu[B] Assam[C] Arunachal Pradesh[D] Andaman & Nicobar Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh] Notes:After an absence of 42 years, the Namdapha flying ..