22nd Jan 2024 Current Affairs
1. Mosquitofish usage in India: The Present Scenario IntroductionIn recent times, various regions in India, including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab, have adopted the strategy of releasing mosquitofish into local…
1. Mosquitofish usage in India: The Present Scenario IntroductionIn recent times, various regions in India, including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab, have adopted the strategy of releasing mosquitofish into local…
1. Next-Generation Administrative Reforms, the government has allocated Rs. 235 crores Context:The government has allocated Rs. 235 crores for the revitalized Scheme for Administrative Reforms of DARPG, aligning with the…
1. Revealing the Human Microbiomes: An Extensive Genetic Investigation IntroductionThe human microbiome, which comprises trillions of microorganisms primarily residing in the digestive tract, plays a pivotal role in regulating health…
1. Unprecedented Absence of Snowfall in Ladakh and Kashmir: Reasons and Consequences Context:The Kashmir and Ladakh region, celebrated for its scenic snow-covered landscapes during the winter season, is currently facing…
1. India Ranks 35th in Global Future Possibilities Index Context:The Future Possibilities Index (FPI) sheds light on India's global positioning, ranking 35th, and highlights top-performing countries. The Index, a study conducted…
1. Madhya Pradesh’s Ken-Betwa River Project Introduction:The Ken-Betwa river interlinking project, a notable undertaking initiated by the Madhya Pradesh government and part of the broader national plan, has faced scrutiny. Overview…
Amaterasu Particles: Understanding HighEnergy Cosmic Rays IntroductionIn a noteworthy scientific achievement, Japanese researchers made a groundbreaking discovery in May 2021 by identifying an ultrahighenergy cosmic ray, which they dubbed 'Amaterasu'…
1. INDIAN CLUB AND SHIPPING INDUSTRY IntroductionIndia envisions the creation of its indigenous Protection and Indemnity (P&I) institution, coined the India Club, designed to underwrite ships navigating the waters along…
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…