CURRENT AFFAIRS

According to researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, high levels of Artificial light at night (ALAN) are making it difficult for insects to eat tree leaves. This is posing a threat to urban food chains.

Directed Energy Weapons have become an important part of India's elaborate security structure. However, no official announcement has been made in this regard.

Breastfeeding is not just a natural process. It also has a profound impact on the health of women and children, social structure and gender equality. Encouraging and supporting breastfeeding not only improves the health of children, but it also promotes gender equality.

As per the recent Supreme Court decision, the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi appointed by the Central Government has the power to nominate 'aldermen' to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) without the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers of the Delhi Government.

Athletes across the world are resorting to genetic screening for better performance and are trying to improve their performance with the help of supplements by checking for food allergies and deficiencies of essential minerals and vitamins in their bodies.

Currently, global markets are witnessing a decline. One of the main reasons for this decline is the closure of Yen Carry Trade. Other factors include the possibility of economic recession in the US economy and increase in geopolitical tensions due to increasing turmoil in West Asia.

Recently, the Uttar Pradesh Nazul Property (Management and Use for Public Purpose) Bill, 2024, passed by the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, has been referred to the Select Committee by the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has issued guidelines for countries to manage the risk of forest fires. Forest fires can pose a great risk to people and the environment.

Recently, the Supreme Court has issued a formal notice to the Central Government on a petition challenging the denial of blood donation to homosexual persons, transgenders and women sex workers (LGBTQ+).

Drilling for India's first geothermal power project has begun in the geothermal-rich Puga Valley, about 190 km from Leh.