CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/09/2023
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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15/09/2023
CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15/09/2023 Indian Air Force Receives First C295 Aircraft to Replace Aging Fleet (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express The Indian Air Force (IAF) received the first of the 56 C295 aircraft, which are intended to replace its aging Avro-748 fleet. Airbus Defence and Space stated that the C295, configured for transport and equipped with an indigenous electronic warfare suite, will depart from the Airbus production site in Seville, Spain, for Delhi, piloted by a joint IAF-Airbus crew. Key Highlights Acquisition and Cost: In September 2021, India finalized the acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft…
CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/09/2023
CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14/09/2023 Centre, Navy stitch together plan to revive maritime heritage (General Studies- Paper I) Source : The Indian Express A remarkable initiative led by the Indian Navy, in collaboration with the Culture Ministry and a Goan shipbuilding company, Hodi Innovations, is set to revive an ancient shipbuilding technique called the “stitched ship.” This historic project aims to construct a 21-meter vessel using traditional methods, involving ropes, cords, coconut fibers, natural resins, and oils. The ship will embark on a voyage from Odisha, India, to Indonesia’s Bali in November 2025, signifying a tribute to India’s rich maritime heritage.…
CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/09/2023
CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13/09/2023 IISc scientists develop novel approach to detect and kill cancer cells (General Studies- Paper III) Source : TH Indian Institute of Science (IISc) scientists have pioneered a groundbreaking approach for detecting and eradicating cancer cells, particularly those forming solid tumor masses. They have achieved this by creating hybrid nanoparticles composed of gold and copper sulfide, capable of both destroying cancer cells through heat and facilitating their detection via sound waves. Key Highlights Hybrid Nanoparticles with Dual Functionality The IISc researchers amalgamated the unique properties of copper sulfide nanoparticles, known for their potential in cancer diagnosis, and…
CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/09/2023
CURRENT AFFAIRS – 12/09/2023 On climate crisis and the U.N. Global Stocktake report (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Hindu The Global Stocktake report was released ahead of the G-20 summit and sets out the challenges faced by major economies regarding climate change. The report reiterates known information but is intended to guide discussions at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai in November. The report serves as an official assessment of countries’ efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since the 2015 Paris Agreement. Key Highlights The Paris Agreement Goals In 2015, signatories to the UN convention…
CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11/09/2023
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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/09/2023
CURRENT AFFAIRS – 09/09/2023 Centre to Regulate Dark Patterns on the Internet (General Studies- Paper III) Source : The Indian Express The Indian government is seeking public feedback on draft guidelines aimed at preventing and regulating “dark patterns” on the internet, particularly within e-commerce platforms. These guidelines are designed to address deceptive design practices that mislead or manipulate users into taking actions they did not originally intend to do. The public has the opportunity to provide comments on these guidelines until October 5, and they are available on the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry’s website. Key Highlights What are Dark Patterns?…
CURRENT AFFAIRS – 08/09/2023
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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 07/09/2023
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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/09/2023
CURRENT AFFAIRS – 06/09/2023 Carrying Capacity Study of the Himalayan Region (General Studies- Paper I and III) Source : The Hindu The destructive floods in northern India in August have raised concerns at the highest levels of government. Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud had previously suggested the need for a comprehensive study on the carrying capacity of the Himalayan region. In response, the Indian government has proposed the establishment of a 13-member technical committee to address this issue. Key Highlights Understanding Carrying Capacity: The concept of “carrying capacity” is rooted in population biology and refers to the sustainable quantity…
