Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed an affordable device to diagnose and manage tinnitus.
Prelims Current Affairs of January 2, 2025
Stellaria Bengalensis
Researchers from the Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong discovered a new plant species and named it Stellaria bengalensis.
Central Groundwater Board (CGWB)
There are 440 districts in India with excessive nitrates in their groundwater as of 2023, an increase from 359 such districts in 2017, according to a report by the Central Groundwater Board (CGWB).
Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary
A four-day faunal survey conducted at the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary has added significant findings to the sanctuary’s biodiversity records.
National e-Governance Awards Scheme
Recently, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions issued the scheme guidelines for the 28th National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025.
What is Belly Landing?
Recently, as many as 179 people were killed when Jeju Air flight 7C2216 made a belly-landing in South Korea.
Tobacco Board of India
The Tobacco Board has undertaken several strategic activities to ensure the sustainability and growth of the tobacco industry.
United District Information System for Education (UDISE+) Report 2023-24
The total enrolment of students has dropped by over a crore in 2023-24 as compared to the previous years, Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report released by the Ministry of Education (MoE) said recently.
What is Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP)?
The Union Cabinet recently approved the extension of the One-time Special Package for Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) beyond the existing Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme.