Category Today’s News Updates

Current Affairs – 13 September 2024

1. Salt Pans Syllabus: GS3/Environment and BiodiversityContext:The Union Government approved the transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL), sparking criticism from opposition leaders and environmentalists due to concerns over…

Current Affairs – 12 September 2024

1. Polar Ice Melt Impact on Monsoon Patterns and Economy GeographySource: TH Context: A recent study highlights the influence of decreasing Arctic sea ice on Indian monsoon patterns. How does Arctic sea ice impact Indian monsoon patterns?The decrease in Arctic…

Current Affairs – 10 September 2024

1. Revival of SAARC Syllabus: GS2 – International Organisation Context Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, has emphasized the revival of the “spirit of SAARC”, arguing that the eight-member South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) holds the…

Current Affairs – 8 September 2024

1. Phrynarachne Decipiens GS3/ Species in News In NewsA newly discovered spider species, Phrynarachne decipiens, commonly known as the bird-dung crab spider, has been found in Assam. AboutPreviously observed in Malaysia, Java, and Sumatra, this species is better known as…

Current Affairs – 6 September 2024

1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO) Source: The HinduGS-3: Economy ContextThe qualifications of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO) have come into question after receiving approval for a mega infrastructure project in Great Nicobar.…

Current Affairs – 4 September 2024

1. LAOS Prelims Mapping Overview:Recently, 47 Indian nationals were rescued from ‘cyber scam centres’ in Bokeo province, Laos. About Laos:Located on the Indochinese Peninsula in Southeast Asia, Laos is the only landlocked country in the region. 2. Foot and Mouth…

Current Affairs – 5 September 2024

1. Zombie Fungus Science and Technology Overview:Recently, wildlife researcher Chris Ketola shared a video showcasing a tarantula infected by a zombie fungus. About Zombie Fungus:The zombie fungus, scientifically known as Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, completely drains its host of nutrients while filling…