Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

Search giant Google has unveiled its Earthquake Alerts System for Android smartphone users in India. This system was developed in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the National Seismology Center (NSC).

Health experts are concerned about the potential global threat known as "Disease X," which could be more lethal than COVID-19 and have a significant impact on human lives.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently recognized the mithun, a bovine species native to Northeast India, as a ‘food animal.’ This recognition is expected to have significant economic and cultural implications for the region, as it will allow for the commercial use of mithun meat.

The Rafflesia genus, known for having the world's largest flowers, is nearing extinction primarily due to habitat destruction, as highlighted in a recent study.

The UK has seen a worrying increase in Brucella canis infections in dogs, mainly from Eastern Europe. This incurable disease, which was spreading among dogs, has now jumped to infect humans, with three British citizens affected by its severe consequences.