Three New Species of Bush Crickets

The world of insects is vast and diverse, with new species being discovered all the time. Recently, a team of researchers led by Aarini Ghosh and Ranjana Jaiswara discovered three new species of bush crickets in India. These new species ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Partnership Opportunities in the Lithium Value Chain between India and Chile

Lithium has become an essential component of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. As the world seeks to reduce its carbon footprint, the demand for lithium has skyrocketed, with countries vying for a slice of the lucrative ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

ISA Permit for Deep Sea Mining of Polymetallic Nodules

The ocean floor, covering more than 70% of the earth’s surface, remains one of the most unexplored and untapped resources. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an organization that regulates and controls the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources on ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

CPTPP and Britain’s Membership

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a trade pact that originated from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) after the United States withdrew in 2017. The agreement includes 11 countries, namely Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 5, 2023.

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 5, 2023. INDIA Government to invite bids for 50 GW of renewable energy capacity annually for the next five years. Skyroot Aerospace test-fires 3D-printed cryogenic engine. Honorary Consulate of Malta ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : April 4-5, 2023

1. Which country is the host of the Bilateral Maritime exercise ‘SLINEX-2023’? [A] India[B] Sri Lanka[C] France[D] Singapore Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Sri Lanka] Notes:SLINEX-2023 is the 10th edition of the annual Indian – Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime exercise. ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 22, 2023 [Mock Test]

1. Citizen of India can file a public interest litigation (PIL) under which of the following? Under Article 32 in the Supreme Court Under Article 226 in the High Court Under Section 133 of the Criminal Procedure Code in the ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 21, 2023 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following pairs: Bahrain – Nicosia Qatar – Doha Ecuador – Manama Scotland – Edinburg Which of the pairs given above are correct? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only 2 & 4[C] Only 1, 2 & 3[D] 1, ..

Who was Salim Durani?

On April 2 this year, former Indian cricketer Salim Durani passed away at the age of 88 in Gujarat’s Jamnagar. He underwent a surgery for thigh bone fracture in January 2023. Durani’s Cricket Career Salim Durani, born in Kabul, Afghanistan, ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Sports Current Affairs

India-Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise – SLINEX-2023

SLINEX-2023 is the 10th edition of the annual India-Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise. The exercise is aimed at improving mutual understanding, enhancing interoperability, and exchanging best practices/procedures in multi-faceted maritime operations between both Navies. The exercise features two phases i.e., ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs