Current affairs

Nobel Prize Winners 2024, Check Out Complete List

The Nobel Prizes, established by Alfred Nobel's will in 1895, are awarded annually for outstanding achievements in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences. These awards recognize contributions that have significantly impacted humanity in...

Habeas Corpus

Context The Supreme Court has closed habeas corpus proceedings against  Isha Foundation. About Habeas Corpus It means ‘to have the body of’ e. to present an arrested or detained person before the court. Applicability: It can be issued against both...

Spotted Locust

Context Farmers in Idukki (Kerala) are affected by an infestation of spotted locusts (spotted grasshoppers) About Spotted Locust It is commonly known as the spotted grasshopper. It belongs to the Pyrgomorphidae This species is primarily found in tropical and subtropical...

Curative and Review Petitions

Context A Special Bench of the Supreme Court has recalled its previous judgement with respect to the benami property law. Difference between Curative & Review petition Aspect Review Petition Curative Petition Purpose To seek a re-examination of a judgement based...

Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary

Context The Madhya Pradesh wildlife department has raised significant concerns regarding the construction of a railway line project inside Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS). Since 2015, there have been 14 leopards, 7 tigers and one bear fatalities on the tracks. About...

Smart Insulin

Context Scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough in creating a “smart” insulin that reacts in real time to changes in blood sugar levels. About Smart insulin A team of scientists have developed an innovative insulin called NNC2215. This new insulin...

India-Pakistan Meet On Sidelines Of SCO Summit 2024

Context The recent visit of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Islamabad (Pakistan) for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit was marked by warmth and courtesy from Pakistani officials. This has sparked discussions about a potential thaw in India-Pakistan...

World Statistics Day 2024, Themes, Objective and Significance

World Statistics Day 2024 is set to be celebrated on October 20, 2024, marking the significance of statistics in shaping society. Established by the United Nations Statistical Commission, this global event occurs every five years to emphasize the crucial role...

National Sports Governance Bill 2024

About Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024 Objectives: Development and promotion of sports and welfare measures for sportspersons. Establishment of ethical and good governance practices in sports federations. Creation of an equitable system for resolving sports disputes. What are the...

Insurance to Mitigate Vulnerabilities

Challenges in Realising Disaster Risk Many citizens underestimate the personal impact of disasters, believing they only affect others. However, devastating disasters, such as earthquakes, can affect anyone, potentially rendering even middle-class individuals homeless. Disasters can severely hinder national economic aspirations,...