Ladakh: discovery of Madtsoiidae snake fossil

The fossil of a Madtsoiidae snake was recently discovered in the mountains of Ladakh. Why the discovery is significant? The recent discovery throws light on the existence of the Madtsoiidae snake, a rare species of snake, in the subcontinent. Researchers ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Victoria, Australia: Host of 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Victoria state of Australia will be hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. During the games focus will also be given to boosting the economy of the region. Overview: An exclusive negotiating period was granted to the capital of Victoria, Melbourne, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Sports Current Affairs

AUKUS: Collaboration on Hypersonic Weapons

Australia, Britain, and the United States will begin collaborating on increasing defence capacity and hypersonic missile strikes keeping in mind that their rivals China and Russia are advancing rapidly in cutting-edge defence technology. Overview: The trio announced their collaboration on ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement

An economic cooperation and trade agreement has been signed between India and Australia. Under this agreement, Australia will be providing duty-free access for over 95 percent of Indian goods like leather, textiles, sports products, and jewellery in its market. Overview: ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024 • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Study: Fish in Great Barrier Reef Fading

Due to climate change, the oceans are heating up and corals are continuing to bleach which is causing Australia’s Great Barrier Reef’s fish communities to fade and lose their colour, according to a new study. Overview: This study has been ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

China Security Deal with Solomon Islands

Leaked papers have revealed the drafting of a security deal of China with the Solomon Islands. This move has triggered an alarm in the neighbouring country of Australia along with its other Western allies. Overview: The leaked papers regarding this ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs