Page-22 of GKToday Archives: June, 2024

Russian Cosmonaut Becomes 1st Person to Spend 1,000 Days in Space

June 6, 2024

Oleg Kononenko, a 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut, recently achieved a historic landmark by becoming the first person to spend 1,000 days in space. Announced by Roscosmos, this milestone was reached during Kononenko’s fifth mission to the International Space Station (ISS) which ..

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Portugal Adapts Golden Visa to Support Affordable Housing

June 6, 2024

Portugal is going to change its “golden visa” system by adding a new “solidarity visa.” This is a flexible way to direct foreign investments into areas that are better for society, like providing affordable homes for locals and a place ..

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Global Groundwater to Warm 2-3.5°C, Risking Ecosystems by 2100

June 6, 2024

According to a new study, global groundwater systems will warm up a lot by the end of the century. This could pose risks to the safety and quality of the water. The temperature of the groundwater is expected to rise ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 6, 2024

June 6, 2024

1. Recently, which country emerged as India’s third largest export destination in 2023-24? [A] Netherlands[B] Mexico[C] Malaysia[D] Singapore Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Netherlands] Notes:The Netherlands became India’s third largest export destination in 2023-24, following the U.S. and UAE, despite ..

Netherlands Emerges as India’s 3rd Largest Export Destination in 2023-24

June 5, 2024

The Netherlands became India’s third-largest export market in the fiscal year 2023–24, after the US and the UAE. This was the case even though India’s total exports of goods fell by 3%, according to reports from the Commerce Ministry. This ..

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Slovenia Recognizes Palestinian State Following European Trend

June 5, 2024

After a vote in parliament with 52 votes in favor, Slovenia legally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state on June 4. This puts Slovenia in the same group as Spain, Norway, and Ireland, all of which have recently recognized Palestine. ..

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Om Birla Re-Elected, Breaks 20-Year Lok Sabha Trend

June 5, 2024

Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, won the Kota seat by a large majority. This big win makes him the first speaker to be re-elected to the Lower House of Parliament in 20 years. Before Om Birla, the last ..

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India Takes Australia to WTO Arbitration Over Trade Changes

June 5, 2024

India recently started a dispute case against Australia at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The disagreement is about changes Australia is making to its promises that might affect India’s trade in services. This escalated situation happened after talks between the ..

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