Page-23 of GKToday Archives: June, 2024

Indian Universities Climb in QS 2025 Global Rankings

June 5, 2024

The most recent QS World University scores for 2025 show that Indian universities have made big strides forward. 61% of those universities saw their scores go up. For the 13th year in a row, the Massachusetts School of Technology (MIT) ..

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Priyanka Jarkiholi : Youngest Tribal Woman to win from an unreserved seat

June 5, 2024

Priyanka Jarkiholi, running for the Congress party, beat Annasaheb Jolle, the sitting MP for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in the Chikkodi district, which was a big win for her. This win is important because the BJP won all but ..

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Reverse Transcriptase: Key Player in COVID Testing and Research

June 5, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, reverse transcriptase got a lot of attention because it was so important in making diagnostic tests for finding the SARS-2 virus. Molecular diagnostics has relied on it for quick and accurate tests, which has helped a lot ..

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CBIC Releases Draft Bill to Amend Central Excise Act

June 5, 2024

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) just recently said that a draft Bill to change the Central Excise Act would be made public. This is being done before a new government is formed, and it aims to ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 5, 2024

June 5, 2024

1. Recently, NASA collaborated with which space agency to develop a standardized time system for the moon? [A] ISRO[B] ESA[C] JAXA[D] CNSA Show Answer Correct Answer: B [ESA] Notes:NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are collaborating to create a ..

Maldives Bans Entry to Israeli Passport Holders

June 4, 2024

Because of rising tensions and popular displeasure over recent events in Gaza, the Maldives has banned visitors with Israeli passports. Under pressure from the people and the government, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu made the choice his Cabinet told him to. ..

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Siddhalinga Pattanashetti Wins Gudleppa Hallikeri Award 2024

June 4, 2024

Poet and playwright Siddhalinga Pattanashetti has been announced as the recipient of the Gudleppa Hallikeri Award for 2024. This declaration was made by the Gudleppa Hallikeri Memorial Foundation based in Hosaritti, Haveri District. The award, set to be presented on ..

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IIT Dharwad Unveils Innovative Fire Rescue Drone

June 4, 2024

At the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad, a groundbreaking team lead by Sudheer Siddapureddy and Ameer Mulla created a fire rescue assistant drone that was shown off. This is a new step forward in fire safety. At the DDANFR ..

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