Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: June 23, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 23, 2023 INDIA India and US identify around 25 areas of technology for partnership. Ladakh holds UT-level Science, Mathematics and Environment exhibition-2023, organized by DIET. US to open two new ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : June 23, 2023

11. Which country is the host of the ‘Ex Khaan Quest 2023’ multilateral peacekeeping joint exercise? [A] India[B] Sri Lanka[C] Mongolia[D] Israel Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Mongolia] Notes:Ex Khaan Quest 2023 is a multilateral peacekeeping joint exercise that is ..

Climate Change Threatens Lake Victoria Basin

The Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) in East Africa faces significant threats from heavy rains, wind storms, and floods, leading to adverse consequences for the region’s communities and endemic biodiversity. A recent scientific report published in the journal Nature has shed ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

The Link between Earthquakes and Cosmic Radiation

Scientists from the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IFJ PAN) in Krakow, Poland, have made a significant discovery regarding the correlation between earthquakes and changes in cosmic radiation intensity.   Unveiling the Link between Earthquakes ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Lightning Activity in the European Eastern Alps

Lightning activity in the European Eastern Alps has undergone significant changes between the 1980s and the 2010s, serving as an indicator of the climate crisis.  Changing Lightning Activity in the European Eastern Alps  A recent study examining lightning activity in ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Paper-based Supercapacitor Made From Seaweed

Scientists at Gujarat Energy Research and Management Institute (GERMI) have made a breakthrough in energy storage technology with the development of the thinnest, lightweight, and biodegradable paper-based supercapacitor. This innovative device, derived from seaweed, offers several advantages in terms of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Unusual Behavior of Western Disturbances in India

In recent years, western disturbances, cyclonic storms originating from the Mediterranean region, have been exhibiting unusual behavior in India.   Unusual Behavior and Lengthy Journey  Western disturbances have been displaying unusual behavior in India for at least three years. These ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

State of the Climate in Europe 2022

The State of the Climate in Europe 2022 report sheds light on the impact of weather-related disruptions on global nuclear energy generation.   Weather-Related Production Losses and Global Nuclear Energy Generation  According to the report, weather-related production losses accounted for ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Summit on New Global Financial Pact

France is taking the lead in hosting the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact on 22 and 23 June 2023. With over 300 high-level participants, including Heads of State and Government, international organizations, and representatives of civil society and ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

BIS Standards for Biodegradable Agri By-Product Utensils

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced a significant standard, IS 18267: 2023, for food serving utensils made from agri by-products. This standard aims to reduce plastic pollution, promote sustainability, and bring numerous benefits to various stakeholders.  Reducing Plastic ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs