Page-5 of GKToday Archives: May, 2023

Shenzhou-16 Mission

May 30, 2023

China’s space program continues to make remarkable strides as it successfully launched the Shenzhou-16 mission, sending three astronauts to its fully operational space station. Shenzhou-16: A Milestone in China’s Space Exploration Shenzhou-16 spacecraft was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch ..

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Gomphonema rajaguruii

May 30, 2023

Researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune have made an exciting discovery in the field of diatoms. A new species of diatom, named Gomphonema rajaguruii, was found in a semi-aquatic environment along the wet walls of Maharashtra’s picturesque ..

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Polio Eradication Efforts in West and Central Africa

May 30, 2023

In a crucial stride towards combating polio, a vaccination campaign was launched in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. Spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO), this multi-country initiative aims to address the prevalent issue of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus and strengthen immunization ..

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan Wins Runoff Election

May 29, 2023

In a closely watched election, Recep Tayyip Erdogan emerged as the winner in Turkey’s runoff election, securing his rule until 2028. The victory comes after a challenging period marked by Turkey’s worst economic crisis in a generation. Erdogan’s ability to ..

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Praveen Kumar Srivastava Becomes New CVC

May 29, 2023

In a significant development, Praveen Kumar Srivastava has assumed the esteemed position of Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) in a ceremony attended by prominent dignitaries. Transition from Acting CVC Prior to assuming the role of Central Vigilance Commissioner, Praveen Kumar Srivastava ..

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Supermassive Black Hole in GS-9209

May 29, 2023

In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have uncovered an extraordinary secret hidden within the depths of an ancient galaxy. At its core lies a supermassive black hole, surpassing scientists’ predictions by a staggering fivefold. This remarkable finding offers fascinating insights into ..

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Joint Malnutrition Estimates Report

May 29, 2023

The Joint Malnutrition Estimates (JME) report, released by UNICEF, WHO, and the World Bank, sheds light on India’s journey in combating child malnutrition. The report presents data on stunting, wasting, and obesity prevalence rates in India and globally, providing valuable ..

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Somalia to Introduce Direct Universal Suffrage in 2024

May 29, 2023

Somalia is poised to embark on a transformative journey towards establishing a direct one-person-one-vote democracy by 2024. This ambitious plan seeks to replace the existing electoral structure and address the challenges that have hindered previous attempts at achieving direct universal ..

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