India, Sri Lanka Deploy K9s in Exercise Mitra Shakti

The 10th edition of Exercise Mitra Shakti, a joint military training exercise between India and Sri Lanka, is happening from August 12 to 25, 2024, at the Army Training School in Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. This year, military dogs, also ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Scientists Sequence Largest Animal Genome in Lungfish Study

The South American lungfish, Lepidosiren paradoxa is a unique species found in the stagnant waters of South America. It has gained attention for being a living fossil and possessing the largest known genome of any animal, approximately 30 times the ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Government Finalizes Tender for 1,000 GPUs Under IndiaAI Mission

The Indian government is pushing forward with the IndiaAI Mission, aiming to build strong AI computing abilities. They have finalized a plan to buy 1,000 graphics processing units (GPUs), which are crucial for helping start-ups, researchers, and public agencies. Main ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 18-19, 2024

1. Recently, Paetongtarn Shinawatra became the youngest prime minister of which country? [A] Indonesia[B] Vietnam[C] Thailand[D] Egypt Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Thailand] Notes:Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, became Thailand’s youngest prime minister after Srettha Thavisin was dismissed. She is the third ..

Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the Youngest Prime Minister of Thailand?

Paetongtarn Shinawatra was elected as Thailand’s youngest prime minister at the age of 37. Her election came after the dismissal of Srettha Thavisin, marking a major change in Thailand’s political scene amid ongoing instability. Political Background Paetongtarn is the daughter ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

New Orchid Species Discovered in Sikkim

A newly discovered orchid species, Gastrodia indica, was found in Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim, India, by botanist Madhusudan Khanal. This orchid is notable because it does not open its flowers, a rare trait among orchids, making it the first ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

U.S. Navy Deploys Long-Range Missiles to Counter China

The U.S. Navy has deployed the AIM-174B missile to boost its aerial capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, aiming to counter China’s aerial advantage amid growing tensions. AIM-174B Overview The AIM-174B is a new missile based on the Raytheon SM-6, and ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Kerala University Develops Innovative Cyanide Sensor for Enhanced Safety

A research team at the Central University of Kerala, led by Dr. Ravi Kumar Kanaparthi, has developed an advanced cyanide sensor. This new technology is crucial for improving the safety of drinking water and food, especially in areas where cyanide-rich ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs