According to a recent report, Mount Erebus volcano is estimated to release roughly 80 grams of gold daily, worth about $6,000.
Category: Current Affairs
First Ever Hindi Radio Broadcast Starts In Kuwait
The first-ever Hindi radio broadcast has started in Kuwait, the Indian Embassy in Kuwait said on 22nd April. Source: CLICK HERE
17-year-old D. Gukesh scripts history, becomes youngest-ever to win Fide Candidates
India’s Dommaraju Gukesh (17) became the youngest winner of the FIDE Candidates tournament after an exciting final round on 22nd April in Toronto. About Candidates Tournament
2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav
The Prime Minister inaugurated the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav on the auspicious occasion of Mahaveer Jayanti at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 21 April 2024. Bhagwan Mahavir
Ocean Decade Conference 2024
India has made a strong pitch for designing region-specific ocean observations for forecasting and roping in NGOs to harness traditional knowledge for better understanding of deep-sea ecosystems at the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona.
Hong Kong bans spices from India citing presence of ethylene oxide
Hong Kong banned the sale of Indian spice brands MDH Pvt. and Everest Food Products Pvt. after authorities detected the presence of carcinogenic pesticide ethylene oxide in several spice mixes. Key points (Sources: HT and CDC)
Sweden becomes 38th country to join Artemis Accords
Sweden has become the 38th country to sign the NASA‘s Artemis Accords. About Artemis Accords
Shompen tribe cast their vote for the first time
For the first time, members of the Shompen on 19th April 2024 took part in the election process by casting their votes in the Andaman and Nicobar Lok Sabha constituency.
Aadharshila: National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education 2024
The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has released the National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education 2024 titled ‘Aadharshila’. Key points
US backs G-4 for permanent seat at UNSC
US ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield has said that the United Nations Security Council of 70 years ago does not reflect the realities of today.
India delivers first batch of BrahMos to Philippines
India delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Philippines on April 19. An IAF C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft and a chartered aircraft delivered the missile system to the Philippines Marine Corps. Key points BrahMos
Mount Ruang volcano eruption
Indonesia witnessed a series of eruptions from Mount Ruang, a stratovolcano located in North Sulawesi Province. Stratovolcanoes
Srinagar vies for global craft city tag
The World Crafts Council International (WCCI) has picked Srinagar for mapping its craft clusters before its final nomination as the World Craft City (WCC) from India this year. Key points
Euvichol-S: A new oral vaccine for cholera
A new oral vaccine for cholera has received prequalification by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 12 April. (1) Types of vaccines (2) Sources: 1 2
Ringwoodite
The researchers from Northwestern University, Illinois (the US) have discovered a gigantic reservoir of water that is three times the size of Earth’s oceans combined, 700 km beneath the planet’s surface in a rock known as ringwoodite. Source of the Read More …