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India Becomes the First Country to Prepare Full List of Fauna
India recently launched the “Fauna of India Checklist Portal,” which is a major step toward protecting wildlife. This complete collection lists 1,04,561 species, making India the first country in the world to record all of its wildlife. The launch took ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 2, 2024
1. Minamitorishima Island, recently seen in the news, is located in which ocean? [A] Atlantic Ocean[B] Indian Ocean[C] Pacific Ocean[D] Arctic Ocean Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Pacific Ocean] Notes:Researchers discovered 230 million metric tons of minerals essential for electric ..
António Costa – President of European Council
António Costa, who used to be the prime minister of Portugal, has been chosen to be the next President of the European Council. This is the second most important job in the European Union (EU). In Brussels, the council made ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Who is Sujata Saunik, Maharashtra’s First Female Chief Secretary?
According to reports, Sujata Saunik is the first woman in Maharashtra history to be named Chief Secretary. In a ceremony on June 30, she officially took over from Nitin Karir in this important position. She was previously the Additional Chief ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
India Wins T20 World Cup 2024, BCCI Announces Rs 125 Crore Prize
India’s cricket team won the T20 World Cup, beating South in a historic win. It was their first title in 13 years. It hit the effects in an exciting final that took place in Barbados. This win was extra meaningful because ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Indian Army Deploys Indigenous 4G Mobile Base Station
Indian Military Communication Technology Gets Better on Its Own In a historic move, the Indian Army recently got its first 4G mobile base station made in India. It was built by Signaltron in Bangalore. The purchase was made possible by ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Researchers Develop Anti-Insecticide Fabric That Neutralizes Pesticides
The Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) in Bengaluru has come up with a revolutionary solution, a fabric that kills insects. Pesticides that are based on organophosphates are neutralized by this cloth. This makes it safer for ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Indian Navy Joins World’s Largest Naval Exercise RIMPAC
As a participant in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2024, the Indian Navy has made a strong statement in the world of military exercises. This exercise is the world’s biggest international maritime warfare exercise, and it takes place ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs