Page-23 of GKToday Archives: July, 2024

Aditya-L1 Completes First Orbit at Sun-Earth L1 Point

With its station at the Sun-Earth Lagrangian point L1, the Aditya-L1 mission is India’s first attempt to study the sun. The spaceship, which was launched on September 2, 2023, reached its target halo orbit around L1 on January 6, 2024. ..

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World’s First Brain Implant for Epilepsy Control

Oran Knowlson, a teenager from the United Kingdom, has made medical history as the first person in the world to receive a brain implant designed to control epileptic seizures. A deep brain stimulation (DBS) implant, a new and innovative device, ..

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Agenda for the 16th Finance Commission

According to Article 280 of the Indian Constitution, the 16th Finance Commission (FC) of India has started its work. This is to make sure that the combined fund is shared fairly among all levels of government, including local bodies. New ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 3, 2024

1. Recently, which organization has approved a $1.5 billion loan to support India’s green hydrogen initiatives? [A] World Bank[B] International Monetary Fund[C] International Bank for Reconstruction and Development [D] International Development Association Show Answer Correct Answer: A [World Bank] Notes:The ..

Nomadic Elephant-2024

The 16th “Nomadic Elephant” Joint Military Exercise will take place between the Indian Army and the Mongolian Army from July 3, 2024, to July 16, 2024. They are going to do this military drill in Umroi, Meghalaya. The goal of ..

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Tata Leads as India’s Most Valuable Brand, Grows 9%

Tata Group is still India’s most valuable brand, with a value of US$ 28.6 billion, which is 9% more than the previous year. With this kind of progress, Tata is almost ready to become the first Indian brand to be ..

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India Implements New Laws, Replaces Colonial-Era Codes

Three new crime laws were put into effect in India on July 1, 2023. This was a big change in the country’s legal system. The goal of these laws is to bring the current legal system up to date by ..

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What is SEBEX 2, Most Powerful Non-Nuclear Explosive Developed by Indian Navy?

Together with Solar Industries, the Indian Navy has created SEBEX 2, a cutting-edge bomb that is 2.01 times more powerful than TNT. This is a very important step forward for India’s Defense Export Promotion Scheme. Advantages of SEBEX 2 SEBEX ..

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What is Project Nexus by RBI?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has joined Project Nexus, a worldwide effort to make it easier for people to send money instantly across borders. To do this, Fast Payment Systems (FPSs) in different countries are linked together. In this ..

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41,000-Year-Old Ostrich Nest Found in Andhra Pradesh

In Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh, archaeologists found an ostrich nest that is 41,000 years old. This is the oldest known nest of its kind anywhere in the world. The site gave us important information about the megafauna of prehistoric India, including ..

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