Page-2 of GKToday Archives: September, 2024
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 28, 2024
1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently inaugurated the ‘Climate and Health Solutions India Conclave’ with which organization? [A] Asian Development Bank[B] World Bank[C] International Monetary Fund[D] United Nations Environment Programme Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Asian Development Bank] ..
New Catfish Species Exostoma Sentiyonoae Discovered in Nagaland
A new species of catfish, called Exostoma sentiyonoae, has been discovered in the Dzuleke River in Nagaland, India. This river is part of the Barak River system, and the discovery is important because it shows how rich the region’s aquatic ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Global Aerospace Summit Begins in Abu Dhabi
The Global Aerospace Summit recently held its seventh edition in Abu Dhabi from September 25 to 26, 2024. This event is an important platform for people involved in the aerospace industry to come together and discuss crucial topics such as ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
India Joins US-Led Minerals Security Finance Network
India has officially become part of the Minerals Security Finance Network (MSFN), a group led by the United States. This network was created to help countries work together to secure important minerals needed for technology and clean energy. The announcement ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
India to host the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA)
India will host the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) from 14th to 24th October 2024. This is a major event, and it will be the first time it is held in Asia. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has started Outreach ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Summits and Conferences
Telangana Launches ‘Darshini’ Scheme for Educational Student Tours
The Telangana government has launched a program called ‘Telangana Darshini’ to give students educational experiences outside their regular classrooms. This program, led by the Youth Advancement, Tourism, and Culture Department (T&PMU), encourages students to go on educational tours around Telangana ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Karnataka Government Rejects Kasturirangan Committee Report
The Karnataka government has decided to reject the Kasturirangan committee report, which was created to protect important ecological areas (ESAs) in the Western Ghats. Despite earlier indications that the report might be reviewed, the government, after a Cabinet meeting, decided ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
PM Modi Launches Three PARAM Rudra Supercomputers in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated three PARAM Rudra supercomputers and a High-Performance Computing (HPC) system. These advancements are important steps for India’s technological progress, made possible through the National Supercomputing Mission. What is the National Supercomputing Mission? The National ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
One In Three Children Affected By Myopia Surge
A recent study revealed that one in three children around the world now has short-sightedness, also known as myopia. This condition makes it difficult for children to see things clearly that are far away. The main reasons for this increase ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 27, 2024
1. Recently, scientists have discovered over 300 new ‘Nazca Lines’ in which country? [A] Peru[B] Chile[C] Ecuador[D] Brazil Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Peru] Notes:Scientists found over 300 new Nazca Lines in Peru, nearly doubling the known geoglyphs. The new ..