Argentina
Santa Fe Frog
Argentinian scientists have embarked on a crucial mission to study and protect the elusive Santa Fe frog, known for its striking “leopard-print” appearance. This unique amphibian is found in the regions of Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. However, its existence is ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Chucarosaurus Diripienda
In 2018, a groundbreaking discovery took place in the Southern Patagonia region of Argentina. Paleontologists uncovered the remains of a colossal new species of long-necked herbivorous dinosaur. This finding has sparked excitement in the scientific community as the dinosaur is ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
India’s Record Soyoil Import from the United States of America
Due to limited supply from drought-stricken South America, Indian exporters have arranged to import a record 100,000 tonnes of soyoil from the United States, at a time when palm oil prices are reaching new highs. Overview: India, the world’s largest ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Argentina Abortion Laws
Argentina recently became the largest Latin American country to legalize abortion. What are the key features of new Argentina abortion law? Under the new law Argentina has legalised abortion up to the 14th week of pregnancy. In India, abortion is legal ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Argentina – Millionaire’s tax
Argentina parliament has imposed ‘millionaire tax’ on about 12,000 of the country’s richest people to fund coronavirus countermeasures. Under this scheme, people with declared assets worth more than 200 million pesos will pay a progressive rate of up to 3.5% ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Project ‘Decarbonising Transport in India’ will be launched on 24th June
For reducing the carbon dioxide emission caused due to transportation in the country, NITI Aayog will launch the project ‘Decarbonising Transport in India’ on 24th June 2020. The project is in collaboration with the International Transport Forum (ITF). Objective of ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020