CURRENT AFFAIRS

A new study released recently reports for the first time a significant reduction in the atmospheric concentration of potent ozone-depleting substances (ODS) hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).

Nearly 40 Indians died in a fire in a building in Kuwait's southern district of Al-Mangaf. This incident has led to a discussion on the situation of Indian diaspora in Gulf countries.

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the 'HydRON' project to develop its own satellite network for space-based internet.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)'s 'The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) 2024' report, India has joined the list of top fish producing countries in the world.

Severe heat and heatwaves continue to rage in many parts of the country. However, heatwaves are not included in the notified disasters under the Disaster Management (DM) Act, 2005.

Recently, assembly elections were held in four states along with the Lok Sabha General Elections, 2024. These states include Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.

Recently, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development and the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat over the tradition called 'Nata Pratha'.

According to the University Grants Commission (UGC), Indian universities and Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) will now be allowed to give admissions biannual on the basis of foreign universities.

The heads of state and government of Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius and Seychelles attended the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as special guests. This reflects the country's continued focus on its neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region as part of India's foreign policy initiatives.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has moved 100 metric tonnes of its gold stored in the UK to domestic vaults in India. Gold reserves are gold held by a country's central bank, which serves as a backup and store of value for financial commitments.