Antarctica’s Melting Ice Shelves

A recent study published in the journal Science Advances has shed light on the alarming state of Antarctica’s ice shelves. Over a span of 25 years from 1997 to 2021, the research reveals that 71 out of the 162 ice ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Israel’s Unity Government

On October 12, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formed an emergency unity government, receiving support from opposition leader Benny Gantz to manage the ongoing conflict with Hamas. This move is significant given the deep political divisions in Israel and Netanyahu’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

ImmunoACT’s NexCAR19

In a remarkable achievement, ImmunoACT, backed by IIT-B and Laurus Labs, has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for India’s first CAR-T cell therapy, NexCAR19. This revolutionary therapy is a significant development in the treatment of ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Operationalization of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor

India’s ambitious Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project, at a cost of Rs 51,000 crore, has reached a significant milestone. This development comes after a successful trial run of the first freight train over the 401-kilometer-long New Sahnewal (Punjab) to ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Microsoft Finalizes Acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $69 Billion

Recently, Microsoft successfully concluded its $69 billion acquisition of the video game behemoth, Activision Blizzard, marking the largest consumer tech acquisition since AOL acquired Time Warner over two decades ago. The purchase, which had faced regulatory hurdles in the UK ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

National Green Credit Programme

In a move to promote environmental sustainability, the Indian Government has introduced a national Green Credit programme. This program, following the ‘LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment) campaign, employs a market-based approach to encourage environmental initiatives by various stakeholders. The Green Credit ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

IndiaAI Report

After extensive research, the IndiaAI program has produced its inaugural report, which outlines a comprehensive roadmap for the development of India’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. It encompasses a wide range of recommendations and insights aimed at fostering AI development in ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : October 14, 2023

1. ‘Puja Special Tram’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which state/UT? [A] Maharashtra[B] Madhya Pradesh[C] Gujarat[D] West Bengal Show Answer Correct Answer: D [West Bengal] Notes:Puja Special Tram has been created to commemorate the UNESCO Heritage ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 14, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 14, 2023 INDIA Operation Ajay: India brings back 212 citizens from Israel in first flight. Six working groups, which were formed to mull the Indian government’s artificial intelligence (AI) roadmap, ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 13, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 13, 2023 INDIA India ranks 111 out of 125 countries in Global Hunger Index 2023. ‘INDIA’ alliance writes to Meta, Google to remain ‘neutral’ ahead of Lok Sabha election next ..