Page-6 of GKToday Archives: July, 2024

Meta Introduces Llama 3.1

July 25, 2024

Meta’s latest AI model, Llama 3.1, has reportedly outperformed leading competitors like OpenAI in various performance benchmarks, sparking interest in open source AI’s evolving role in the tech landscape. What is Open Source AI? Open source AI is a term ..

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The State of the World’s Forests 2024 Report

July 25, 2024

On July 22, 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations released a report, “The State of the World’s Forests,” addressing global forest conditions. The findings present a mixed picture: while the rate of deforestation has slowed, ..

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Nita Ambani re-elected as International Olympic Committee member

July 25, 2024

Nita Ambani has been re-elected unanimously to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for a second term, just days before the Paris Olympics. This news shows how important she is to supporting sports in India and strengthens India’s growing presence on ..

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DRDO Successfully Tests Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System

July 25, 2024

The Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system was successfully flight-tested by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on July 24, 2024. This test showed that India is getting better at protecting itself against ballistic missiles with lengths of up ..

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Chinese Lunar Probe Finds Water Traces in Moon Soil

July 25, 2024

China’s Chang’e-5 lunar probe safely returned soil and rock samples from the Moon in 2020. These samples showed small amounts of water. A group of scientists wrote about this important discovery in the peer-reviewed magazine Nature Astronomy. Historical Background It’s ..

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July 21 Marks Hottest Day Recorded Globally Ever

July 25, 2024

The average temperature of the Earth’s surface air rose to a record-high 17.09°C (62.7°F) on July 21, 2023. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) of the European Union reported this all-time high. It shows a worrying trend of rising temperatures ..

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What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism?

July 25, 2024

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was created by the European Union as part of its larger plan to fight climate change and keep European businesses competitive. What is CBAM? As part of CBAM, goods are taxed based on how ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 25, 2024

July 25, 2024

1. Which day is observed as ‘National Income Tax Day’ every year? [A] 23 July[B] 24 July[C] 25 July[D] 26 July Show Answer Correct Answer: B [24 July] Notes:Since 2010, India observes National Income Tax Day on July 24, commemorating ..

National Maritime Domain Awareness Centre

July 24, 2024

India is going to open a National Maritime Domain Awareness Center (NMDAC) to fight new dangers in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The NMDAC will focus on terrorism, piracy, trafficking, and illegal fishing. There are already advanced talks going on, ..

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Abhinav Bindra Awarded Olympic Order in Paris Ceremony

July 24, 2024

On 10 August, during the 142nd IOC Session in Paris, Abhinav Bindra, the iconic Indian shooter and first individual Olympic gold medalist from India, will be awarded the Olympic Order for his significant contributions to the Olympic Movement. This ceremony ..

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