Page-15 of GKToday Archives: August, 2024

What is Human Parvovirus B19?

August 16, 2024

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning on August 13, about an increase in cases of parvovirus B19, also known as “fifth disease.” This is a highly contagious infection that is currently affecting many young ..

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Astronomers Develop New Method to Predict Solar Cycle Amplitude

August 16, 2024

Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have developed a new way to predict the strength of solar cycles. This helps scientists understand solar activity better and improve forecasts for space weather, which can affect communication systems, satellites, and ..

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WHO Declares Mpox a Global Public Health Emergency

August 16, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a “public health emergency of international concern” (PHEIC), on August 14, 2024. This decision was made after experts noticed a rise in mpox cases, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 15-16, 2024

August 16, 2024

1. What is the primary objective of the Jiyo Parsi Scheme, recently seen in news? [A] To promote the education of Parsi children[B] To reverse the declining trend of the Parsi population[C] To provide financial aid for Parsi businesses[D] To ..

India and Israel Launch New Water Technology Centre at IIT-Madras

August 14, 2024

India and Israel have launched a joint project to set up a Centre of Water Technology at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. This initiative is designed to strengthen India’s efforts in sustainable water management and improve water resource ..

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World’s Oldest Calendar Discovered

August 14, 2024

Archaeologists at Göbekli Tepe in southern Turkey have discovered what is thought to be the Earth’s oldest known Sun-and-Moon calendar, carved into a large stone pillar. This discovery, reported in a study on July 24, offers new insights into the ..

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India-Australia Hold Maritime Security Dialogue

August 14, 2024

On August 13, 2024, the 6th India-Australia Maritime Security Dialogue was held in Canberra, focusing on strengthening maritime security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region. This meeting reflects the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Australia and addresses crucial maritime ..

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Maharashtra Protects Ancient Ratnagiri Geoglyphs and Petroglyphs

August 14, 2024

The Maharashtra government has officially designated the geoglyphs and petroglyphs in Ratnagiri as protected monuments under the Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960. This decision responds to growing concerns about preserving these important cultural artifacts. Significance ..

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Bengaluru Researchers Discover Three New Edible Bug Species

August 14, 2024

Entomologists from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) in Bengaluru have recently identified three new species of edible bugs that are traditionally eaten by indigenous communities in North-East India. This discovery underscores the importance of ..

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DRDO Successfully Tests Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’

August 14, 2024

On August 13, 2024, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India successfully carried out the first flight test of a long-range glide bomb named Gaurav. This test, conducted using a Su-30 MK-I fighter jet from the Indian Air ..

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