Daily Current Affairs for 24th July 2023 Hindi
अकीरा रैंसमवेयर (Akira ransomeware) खबरों में क्यों? हाल ही में CERT-In ने रैंसमवेयर अकीरा हमले के प्रति आगाह किया। अकीरा के बारे में एक इंटरनेट रैंसमवेयर वायरस ‘अकीरा’ जो महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्तिगत जानकारी चुराता है और डेटा को एन्क्रिप्ट करता है, जिससे लोगों से पैसे की उगाही होती है, साइबरस्पेस में रिपोर्ट किया गया है। यह […]
Daily Current Affairs for 24th July 2023
Akira ransomeware Why in the news Recently, CERT-In cautioned against ransomware Akira’ attack. About Akira An Internet ransomware virus ‘Akira’ that steals vital personal information and encrypts data leading to extortion of money from people has been reported in cyberspace. This computer malware is targeting Windows and Linux-based systems. This group first steals the information, […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22th July 2023
In past five years, over ₹1.08 lakh crore spent on railway safety Why in the NEWS • The Indian Railways is tak¬ing a slew of measures to ensure safety in operations following the Balasore triple train tragedy. • The Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh (RRSK) was introduced in 2017¬-18 for the replacement, renewal and the upgrade […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22th July 2023 Hindi
पिछले पांच वर्षों में, रेलवे सुरक्षा पर ₹1.08 लाख करोड़ से अधिक खर्च किए गए समाचार में क्यों? बालासोर ट्रिपल ट्रेन त्रासदी के बाद परिचालन में सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करने के लिए भारतीय रेलवे कई उपाय कर रही है। राष्ट्रीय रेल संरक्षण कोष (आरआरएसके) को पांच वर्षों के लिए ₹1 लाख करोड़ के कोष के साथ […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21th July 2023
NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NRF) BILL, 2023 Why in the news Among the most important pieces of legislation slated to be tabled in the current monsoon session of Parliament is the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023. Key aspects of the Bill The bill envisages to create a new centralised body to fund research in the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21th July 2023 Hindi
केर्च ब्रिज (Kerch Bridge) समाचार में क्यों? केर्च ब्रिज, जो रूसी मुख्य भूमि को काला सागर में क्रीमिया प्रायद्वीप से जोड़ता है, दो यूक्रेनी समुद्री ड्रोन द्वारा हमले की चपेट में आ गया। केर्च ब्रिज कहां है? केर्च ब्रिज केर्च जलडमरूमध्य में स्थित है, जो रूस में क्रास्नोडार क्राय के तमन प्रायद्वीप को क्रीमिया के […]
Daily Current Affairs for 20th July 2023 Hindi
भारतीय स्वास्थ्य सेवा प्रणाली समाचार में क्यों? हाल ही में जारी स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय के आंकड़ों से पता चलता है कि हमारी स्वास्थ्य प्रणाली में बहुत सारी खामियां हैं। प्रमुख आँकड़े पांच दक्षिणी राज्यों में मौजूदा संस्थानों का 42%, तीन पश्चिमी राज्यों में 17%। भारत में 35 लाख नर्सें हैं लेकिन यहां प्रति 1,000 लोगों पर […]
Daily Current Affairs for 20th July 2023
Indian Healthcare System Why in the NEWS The recently released health ministry data shows a lot of loopholes in our health system. Key Statistics 42% of existing institutions in five southern States, 17% in three western States. India has 35 lakh nurses but only 2.06 nurses for every 1,000 people here are no nursing colleges […]
Daily Current Affairs for 19th July 2023
India’s way towards building strategic natural gas reserve Why in NEWS India is exploring building strategic natural gas storage facilities in the country on the lines of strategic crude oil reserves in a bid to have a large gas stockpile that can be utilised in emergencies and supply disruptions, and serve as a hedge against […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th July 2023 Hindi
रुपया-दिरहम समझौते समाचार में क्यों प्रधान मंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी की अबू धाबी यात्रा के दौरान भारत-यूएई रुपया-दिरहम समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर किए गए थे। फ़ायदे यह लेनदेन लागत को कम करके और मुद्रा को परिवर्तित करना आसान बनाकर व्यापार की राह को काफी आसान बना देगा। व्यापारियों, निर्यातकों, आयातकों के लिए अपना व्यापार स्थापित करने के […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th July 2023
Rupee-dirham deal Why in NEWS The India-UAE rupee-dirham deal was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi. Benefits • It will significantly ease the path for trade by lowering transaction costs and making it easier to convert currency. • There will be more options for traders, exporters, importers to set up their […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th July 2023
Hoolock Gibbon Why in the NEWS Global Gibbon Network (GGN), had its first meeting at Haikou in China’s Hainan province from July 7-9. About Hoolock Gibbon The hoolock gibbon is unique to the Northeast, is one of 20 species of apes at a high risk of extinction. Of the two, the western hoolock is listed […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th July 2023 Hindi
हूलॉक गिब्बन समाचार में क्यों ग्लोबल गिब्बन नेटवर्क (जीजीएन) की पहली बैठक 7-9 जुलाई को चीन के हैनान प्रांत के हाइकोउ में हुई। हूलॉक गिब्बन के बारे में हूलॉक गिब्बन पूर्वोत्तर के लिए अद्वितीय है, विलुप्त होने के उच्च जोखिम में वानरों की 20 प्रजातियों में से एक है। दोनों में से, पश्चिमी हूलॉक को […]
Daily Current Affairs for 15th July 2023
PM Modi’s Paris Visit Why in NEWS India and France has adopted a roadmap for next 25 years, Horizon 2047:25th Anniversary of India-France Partnership. Key developments Launch of India’s UPI in France. Marseilles to get a new India consulate. Jointly make military platforms for friendly countries. Plans for French firms to develop helicopter engine. Production […]
Daily Current Affairs for 15th July 2023 Hindi
पीएम मोदी का पेरिस दौरा समाचार में क्यों भारत और फ्रांस ने अगले 25 वर्षों के लिए एक रोडमैप क्षितिज 2047: भारत-फ्रांस साझेदारी की 25वीं वर्षगांठ अपनाया है। प्रमुख घटनाक्रम फ्रांस में भारत का UPI लॉन्च। मार्सिले को नया भारत वाणिज्य दूतावास मिलेगा। मित्र देशों के लिए संयुक्त रूप से सैन्य मंच बनायें। फ्रांसीसी कंपनियों […]
Daily Current Affairs for 14th July 2023 Hindi
GS PAPER – III फ़्रांस में UPI भुगतान समाचार में क्यों? हाल ही में, पीएम मोदी ने फ्रांस का दौरा किया और घोषणा की कि फ्रांस में रुपये में यूपीआई भुगतान स्वीकार किए जाएंगे। यूपीआई स्वीकार करने वाले देश UPI स्वीकार करने वाले देश हैं: UPI और/या RuPay जैसी भारतीय डिजिटल भुगतान प्रणालियाँ सिंगापुर, संयुक्त […]
Daily Current Affairs for 14th July 2023
Indo-Pacific framework for Prosperity Why in NEWS Currently, India is negotiating the Pillar 1 of IPEF i.e. market access so as to become a part of IPEF. What is IPEF? The IPEF has 14 partner countries including Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 13th July 2023
Komagata Maru Why in NEWS • Recent news that the Netherlands will return 484 valuable artefacts it looted from Indonesia and Sri Lanka during the colonial period has brought the debate that; Should colonial countries continue to hold on to cultural artefacts and precious objects that were stolen during the period of imperial domination, or […]
Daily Current Affairs for 12th July 2023
The Legal row between farmers and PespsiCo Why in NEWS Delhi High Court held that there was “no merit” in the appeal filed by PepsiCo over the patent rights for its ‘unique potato’ variety. The appeal was against an order passed by the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights’ Authority (PPVFRA), revoking PepsiCo’s registration […]
Daily Current Affairs for 11th July 2023
Revoking Ashok Swain OCI Status Why in news? In a significant development, the Delhi High Court has overturned an order issued by the Indian Embassy in Sweden and Latvia, revoking the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status of renowned professor Ashok Swain. Overview The court emphasized that the revocation order failed to provide any substantial […]
Daily Current Affairs for 10th July 2023
Wheat variety PBS RS1 Why in NEWS Punjab Agricultural University develops new variety of Wheat to keep blood sugar, obesity in check. Key Points about the variety This is a high yielding strain, with high content of amylose starch. The amylose starch helps in reducing type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. This ensures glucose in released […]
Daily Current Affairs for 08th July 2023
Yemen Issue Why in NEWS The Saudi led war in Yemen completed eight years, a diplomatic delegation from the kingdom reached Sanaa airport for talks with its Houthi enemies. The two sides agreed to a six month truce, to be followed by talks over three months to agree on a two year “transition” period when the details of the Yemeni state that would emerge after the war would be finalised. Background of Yemen crisis Saudi Arabia, leading a coalition of some Arab forces, had initiated military operations on March 26, 2015, to prevent the Houthis, a Shia militia representing the marginalised Zaidi community and aligned with Iran, from taking control of Yemen, with which the kingdom shares a porous 1,400km border. The war has ground to a stalemate, with the Houthis controlling the capital and the principal port, Hodeidah. The coalition(led by Saudi) control the sea and the sky and large parts of the south. Recent shift in Yemen Crisis The Saudi-Iran accord brokered by China in March provided this opportunity The Houthis are also reluctant to engage with the eight members Saudi supported Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) that heads the internationally recognised Yemeni government. Competing Interests of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 07th July 2023
High Seas Treaty Why in NEWS Recently, UN adopted the Marine Biodiversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) or the High Seas Treaty. It became the third agreement to be approved under UNCLOS, after the 1994 and 1995 treaties, which established the International Seabed Authority and the Fish Stocks agreement. When did the process start? […]
Daily Current Affairs for 06th July 2023
Iran’s induction in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Why in NEWS Iran joins the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as its ninth member, leaders of the SCO at a virtual summit chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 4 stressed that the formation of a “more representative” and multipolar world order is in the global interest. What is the SCO? The SCO was built on the ‘Shanghai Five’ grouping of Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which had come together in the post-Soviet era in 1996, in order to work on regional security, reduction of border troops, and terrorism. In 2001, the Shanghai Five inducted Uzbekistan into the group and named it the SCO. The organisation has two permanent bodies — the SCO Secretariat based in Beijing and the Executive Committee of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure in Tashkent. What are the main goals of the SCO? Strengthening mutual trust among the member states; Promoting effective cooperation in politics, trade, economy, research and technology and culture Making joint efforts to maintain and ensure peace, security and stability in the region Moving towards the establishment of a democratic, fair and rational new international political and economic order Why is Iran’s induction significant? India has built its connectivity strategy through Iran’s Chabahar port, where it […]
Daily Current Affairs for 05th July 2023
Alluri Sitarama Raju Why in NEWS President Droupadi Murmu has participated in the 125th birth anniversary celebrations of legendary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju. Key Points Alluri Sitharama Raju is believed to have been born in present-day Andhra Pradesh in 1897 or 1898. He is said to have become a sanyasi at the age of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 04th July 2023
Deep Sea Mining Why in NEWS The international sea-bed authority (UN Body) is resuming negotiations which can open the international seabed for mining , including for materials critical for the green energy transition. What is deep sea mining? Deep-sea mining is the process of extracting and often excavating mineral deposits from the deep seabed. The […]
Daily Current Affairs for 03rd July 2023
Low-Frequency Gravitational Waves Why in news? Scientists have recently announced a groundbreaking discovery that provides evidence of the existence of low-frequency gravitational waves in the universe. Detection of Low-Frequency Gravitational Waves To detect these elusive low-frequency gravitational waves, scientists employed a different approach compared to previous detections of high-frequency waves. The international collaboration involved radio […]