Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland

As the impacts of climate change become increasingly severe and tangible, people around the world are looking for ways to hold their governments accountable for inaction on this pressing issue. In Europe, senior citizens in Switzerland have taken the bold ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

What is Upward Lightning?

The phenomenon of upward lightning, also known as upward flashes, has long been a fascinating sight for scientists and observers alike. Recently, Brazilian researchers succeeded in capturing high-speed images of the event, showcasing a self-initiated lightning streak that develops from ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : April 1, 2023

11. ‘Proba-3 Mission’, which will be launched aboard ISRO’s PSLV, is associated with which space agency? [A] NASA[B] ESA[C] JAXA[D] CNSA Show Answer Correct Answer: B [ESA] Notes:The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 Mission will be launched aboard the ISRO’s PSLV ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 1, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 1, 2023 INDIA Utkal Divas or Odisha Day is celebrated on 1 April, to recognize the separation of Odisha from the Bihar and Orissa province on 1 April 1936. WHO: ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 16, 2023 [Mock Test]

11. Consider the following aquatic organisms: Nekton live at the air-water interface. Periphyton remain attached to stems and leaves of rooted plants. Planktons have limited locomotory power. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [A] Only 2[B] Only 3[C] ..

New India Literacy Programme – Update (March, 2023)

Education is the foundation of a progressive society, and India has recognized the need to improve its literacy rates for economic and social development. The Indian Government has launched a new scheme, the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), to address ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

New Rules for Cattle Dehorning

Animal welfare has always been a topic of concern for various animal rights organizations and animal lovers around the world. In India, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act was implemented in 1960 to prevent the mistreatment of animals. Recently, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

What are IMF Bailouts?

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that provides financial assistance to member countries facing economic crises. The organization works towards maintaining international monetary cooperation, promoting exchange rate stability, and facilitating international trade. IMF lending comes with strict ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs

H3N8 and its Presence in China

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a viral disease that affects birds but can also be transmitted to humans and other animals, including horses and dogs. There are several subtypes of the Influenza A virus that can cause ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave and AFINDEX-2023

The India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave was held in Pune with the aim of strengthening defence relations and creating an institutionalised framework for better military-to-military cooperation between India and African nations. The central theme of the conclave was AMRUT (Africa-India Militaries ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs