Daily Current Affairs  – 24 December 2022

In News Recently, Researchers in India have shown for the first time infrared (IR) light emission and absorption with GaN nanostructures. Key Points This is the first time that infrared light-matter interactions are demonstrated in GaN. Researchers have utilized a scientific phenomenon called surface polariton excitations in GaN nanostructures that lead to light-matter interactions at […]

In News The J&K Lieutenant Governor’s administration recently notified fresh land rules under J&K Land Grant Rules-2022 and replaced the J&K Land Grants Rules-1960. About J&K Land Grants Rules-1960 It dealt with the special rules to grant government land on lease in the erstwhile State of J&K. Prime locations such as Srinagar, Jammu, Gulmarg and […]

In News Recently, the Project Lion document titled “Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal” has been launched by the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change. More in news Gujarat’s Barda Wildlife Sanctuary: It has been identified as a potential second home for Asiatic lions.  It is located near Porbandar which is 100 […]

In News Recently, the TULIP platform was in the news as since the launch of the TULIP Programme in 2020 more than 25,000 internship opportunities have been advertised. About TULIP Development:  The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) […]

In News An open letter published by the Outer Space Institute (OSI) calls for both national and multilateral efforts to restrict uncontrolled re-entries of rockets and satellites. The Outer Space Institute (OSI) is a network of world-leading space experts that aims to address challenges arising from the use and exploration of space. It is based […]

In News Recently, the Governor of Uttarakhand gave consent to the State’s Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act. Key Points Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act: This law was made in Uttarakhand in 2018.  There was a provision of punishment of one to five years for conversion by force or inducement. Important Provisions of Amendment Act: Strict […]

In News The Union Cabinet recently decided to provide free foodgrains to all 81 crore beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) till December 2023. More about the news New changes in NFSA:  Beneficiaries will now get 35kg of foodgrains free for the next year and others will get 5kg for free in […]

In News The Digital India Programme has made the country digitally empowered in the area of technology. About the Digital India programme  Vision: Government launched the Digital India programme with the vision of transforming India into a digitally empowered society and a knowledge-based economy, by ensuring  digital access,  digital inclusion,  digital empowerment and  bridging the […]

In News The Winter Session of Parliament was adjourned sine die recently, six days ahead of schedule. More about the news Productivity of the Parliament: Starting December 7, 2022, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha registered productivity of about 97 per cent and 103 per cent, respectively, according to a statement issued by the […]