Article 99 of the UN Charter

Recently, UN Secretary-General Guterres addressed the UN Security Council, highlighting the severe risk of a collapse of the humanitarian system in Gaza. He urged the Council to help avert a humanitarian catastrophe and appealed for a humanitarian ceasefire. What is ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

What is Pompe Disease?

In 2010, Prasanna Shirol, father of a child with Pompe disease, initiated the Organisation for Rare Diseases India (ORDI), the first NGO in the country dedicated to rare diseases. His endeavor aimed at creating awareness, support, and resources for those ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale 2023

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the first-ever Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale (IAADB) 2023 at the historic Red Fort on December 8, 2023. Flagship Global Cultural Initiative The IAADB is a result of the Prime ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

1st Delta Ranking of ABP

Tiriyani Block in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana, clinched the top spot in the inaugural delta rankings of the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) as announced by NITI Aayog. This achievement was unveiled during a virtual event at NITI Aayog, featuring ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 7, 2023

1. Which country has framed ‘One Province, One Policy’ plan to handle financial risk? [A] India[B] China[C] USA[D] UK Show Answer Correct Answer: B [China] Notes:China’s regulator wants provinces to come up with their own plans to handle financial risks, ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: December 7, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 7, 2023 INDIA Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Tamil Nadu seeks ₹5,060 crore as interim ..

Pregnant Megamouth Shark Discovered

In a historic moment for marine biology, a pregnant megamouth shark, a rare and elusive deepwater species, was discovered washed up on a beach in the Philippines last month. This is only the 60th ever seen and the first ever ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

WHO Urges Countries to Increase Taxes on Alcohol and SSBs

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries to raise taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), noting that a majority of countries do not incentivize healthier behaviors. The recommendations are based on the WHO’s study of taxation rates, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

‘Build for Bharat’ Initiative

The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), in collaboration with Google Cloud India, Antler in India, Paytm, Protean, and Startup India, officially launched the ‘Build for Bharat’ initiative. This nationwide program aims to address challenges in digital commerce, fostering innovation ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Italy Withdraws from BRI

Italy has officially withdrawn from China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, marking the end of its participation more than four years after becoming the only G7 nation to sign up. The decision, communicated to Beijing three days prior, reflects Prime ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs