9th Jan 2024 Current Affairs
1. Rethinking Tree Plantation Strategies in India: A Call for Policy Revision IntroductionThe impetus behind tree planting initiatives by state forest departments in India emanates from a confluence of factors,…
1. Rethinking Tree Plantation Strategies in India: A Call for Policy Revision IntroductionThe impetus behind tree planting initiatives by state forest departments in India emanates from a confluence of factors,…
Report by Lancet on Child Marriage Key Findings:- The prevalence of child marriages in girls is concentrated in four states, namely Bihar (16.7%), West Bengal (15.2%), Uttar Pradesh (12.5%), and…
India’s ‘Deep Tech’ Policy to get Cabinet nod IntroductionThe imminent approval of a novel 'deep tech' policy by the Indian government follows a period of public feedback on the draft…
India to participate in Square Kilometer Array (SKA) IntroductionIn a groundbreaking development, researchers have uncovered zosurabalpin, a novel class of antibiotics with promising efficacy against the drug-resistant bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii.Effective…
Project ‘Devika’: North India’s First River Rejuvenation nears completion Introduction:The forthcoming inauguration of the 'Devika' river rejuvenation project, a pioneering initiative in North India, is on the horizon and is…
Akash Missile System: India’s Iron Dome Context:India showcased the effectiveness of its Akash surface-to-air (SAM) weapon system during the recent Exercise Astrashakti 2023, where a single firing unit successfully engaged…
The RBI Governor's Role in the 1991 Crisis in India Context:The passing of S. Venkitaramanan, the former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), signifies the conclusion of a…
The History of the Tripartite Agreement and ULFA Context:A memorandum of settlement was recently signed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Assam government, and the pro-talks faction…
Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) ContextThe Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment oversees the implementation of the Central Sector Scheme known as…
Space Exploration in 2024: Key Missions and Scientific Endeavours Context:The year 2024 is poised to be a pivotal period in the realm of space exploration, building on the notable accomplishments…