Page-20 of GKToday Archives: July, 2024

James Webb Telescope Captures Quasar’s ‘Einstein Ring’

July 11, 2024

A fascinating picture of a “bejeweled” cloud of light around a quasar was recently taken by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This picture has sparked a lot of interest in the astronomy community. This picture shows an “Einstein ring,” ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 11, 2024

July 11, 2024

1. Recently, who has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team? [A] Gautam Gambhir[B] MS Dhoni[C] Yuvraj Singh[D] Rahul Dravid Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Gautam Gambhir] Notes:Gautam Gambhir, a former Indian cricketer, has been ..

What is Draft Digital Competition Bill?

July 10, 2024

India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) set up the Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL) in February 2023 to look into whether digital markets need their own set of competition rules. After thinking about it for a year, the CDCL ..

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NATO Military Alliance: Recent Updates

July 10, 2024

President Joe Biden and other leaders from NATO met in Washington, D.C., to celebrate NATO’s 75th anniversary, even though Russia is still fighting in Ukraine. NATO’s backing for Ukraine during the biggest land war in Europe in decades was the ..

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What is a Super-Earth?

July 10, 2024

New information has been found about LHS 1140 b, an exoplanet 48 light-years away in the constellation Cetus. The team of foreign researchers was led by the Université de Montréal. Their study, which was published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, ..

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PM Modi Awarded Russia’s Highest Civilian Honor

July 10, 2024

The Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, a high citizen award from Russia, was recently given to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Vladimir Putin gave this award to the group. The award is given to Modi in recognition ..

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India to ratify High Seas Treaty: Recent Agreement and Significance

July 10, 2024

The Indian government has said that it will sign and approve the High Seas Treaty. The goal of this international deal is to protect marine biodiversity and make sure that ocean resources are used in a way that doesn’t harm ..

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NASA’s Mars Simulation Mission: Recent Updates

July 10, 2024

Four volunteers just finished an immersive Mars simulation at the Johnson Space Center in Houston as part of a new NASA project. While the mission officially finished on July 6, it was a big step toward getting ready for human ..

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