Page-13 of GKToday Archives: July, 2024
Why is Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Shrinking?
The biggest storm in our solar system, the Great Red Spot (GRS) on Jupiter, is getting smaller right now. Some scientists think that this change might be linked to fewer small storms that normally help keep the GRS running. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Andhra Pradesh Wins 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity
The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity was given to the Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) project in 2024 for its work on sustainable farming in India. This award shows how important Andhra Pradesh is to eco-friendly farming around the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Ivory Coast Joins UN Water Convention as 10th African Member
With its recent membership, Ivory Coast became the 10th country in Africa to sign the UN Water Convention. This accession is very important because it makes it easier for everyone to work together to manage water resources better, which is ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Madhya Pradesh Tops Best Performing State in SVANidhi Scheme
The Union housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said that Madhya Pradesh is the best state in the Prime Minister SVANidhi scheme’s “Best Performing State” category. The state’s successful adoption of a micro-credit program to help urban street vendors is highlighted ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
OpenAI Launches Cost-Effective GPT-4o Mini AI Model
OpenAI has released GPT-4o mini, a new AI model that is more accessible to a wider range of people and costs less. There is a lot of competition in the AI area right now, especially from big names like Google ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Maharashtra Special Public Security (MSPS) Act, 2024
The MahaYuti government, which was run by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), passed the Maharashtra Special Public Security (MSPS) Act on July 11, 2024. This law was meant to stop the spread of Naxalism in cities. The “urban naxal” law ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Cave on the Moon: New Discovery for Space Exploration
Scientists have recently proven a cave on the Moon near the Sea of Tranquility, not far from where the famous landing in 1969 took place. The cave is an important find in lunar exploration because it could be used as ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
National Quantum Mission – Current Updates (July, 2024)
India set up the National Quantum Mission in 2022 with a budget of Rs 6,000 crore, which is about $0.75 billion. India is now one of only a few countries that is actively spending in quantum technology in order to ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs