Page-30 of GKToday Archives: August, 2024

What is Legionnaires’ Disease?

August 5, 2024

A rising outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Victoria, Australia has caused concern among health officials. The number of confirmed cases has increased from 22 to 33, with an additional 10 cases suspected. Chief Health Officer Clare Looker has noted a ..

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Turkey Blocks Instagram Access Amid Ongoing Political Tensions

August 5, 2024

On August 2, 2024, Turkey’s Information and Communication Technologies Authority announced a block on Instagram, affecting about 85 million people. More than 50 million users in Turkey actively use Instagram. The Turkish government has not disclosed the reason for the ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 4-5, 2024

August 5, 2024

1. Which state government recently launched ‘Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana’? [A] Bihar[B] Jharkhand[C] Odisha[D] Haryana Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand] Notes:Jharkhand’s government, led by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has launched Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana. This scheme provides financial aid ..

India Host 3rd Edition of Global South Summit

August 3, 2024

India will host the third Voice of the Global South Summit on August 17, 2024. This virtual event will address major global issues like conflicts, development challenges, and climate change. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the summit, which will ..

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Madras High Court Declares Section 77-A Unconstitutional

August 3, 2024

The Madras High Court has recently ruled that Section 77-A of the Registration Act, 1908, is unconstitutional. This section, added through a 2022 State amendment, gave District Registrars too much power to cancel property documents if there were accusations of ..

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India Shortlists Astronauts For Axiom-4 ISS Mission

August 3, 2024

India has chosen two astronauts for the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the main mission pilot, and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair will be the backup pilot. This mission is a ..

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What is CAR-T cell therapy? – Current Updates (August, 2024)

August 3, 2024

CAR-T cell therapy is a groundbreaking type of immunotherapy that uses the patient’s immune system to fight certain blood cancers. It is particularly promising for treating leukemia and lymphoma. Understanding the Immune System The immune system is the body’s defense ..

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NIT-Calicut Launches Innovative Web Portal ‘Nivahika’

August 3, 2024

The National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NIT-C) has launched a new web portal called ‘Nivahika’. This portal is designed to change how the institute handles and reports data. According to the director, Prasad Krishna, Nivahika will improve the accuracy and consistency ..

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