Page-23 of GKToday Archives: September, 2024

Who is Vithya Ramraj, Breaks 39-Year 400m Hurdles Meet Record?

September 3, 2024

At the 63rd National Open Athletics Championships, held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, Vithya Ramraj made history by breaking a 39-year-old record in the women’s 400m hurdles. She completed the race in 56.23 seconds, surpassing the previous record ..

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Ancient Ice Core Reveals Genomes of 1,700 Viruses

September 3, 2024

Scientists from the United States have made a remarkable discovery of over 1,700 ancient viruses in ice core samples taken from the Guliya Glacier on the Tibetan Plateau. Some of these viruses are over 40,000 years old. The study, led ..

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Centre approves ₹2,817 Crore Digital Agriculture Mission

September 3, 2024

The Indian government has recently given the green light to the Digital Agriculture Mission, dedicating ₹2,817 crore to improve farming practices and boost the livelihoods of farmers. This decision was made during a cabinet meeting, showing the government’s strong commitment ..

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Navratna Status Granted to NHPC, SJVN, RailTel PSUs

September 3, 2024

NHPC, SJVN, and RailTel, three major public sector companies in India, have been given the prestigious “Navratna” status by the Government of India. This makes them the 18th, 19th, and 20th companies to earn this special title. This status is ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 3, 2024

September 3, 2024

1. Recently, which Indian athlete won the silver medal at the ‘Asian Cadet Judo Championships’? [A] Himanshi Tokas[B] Tulika Maan[C] Jaya Chaudhary[D] Sushila Devi Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Himanshi Tokas] Notes:Himanshi Tokas won a silver medal at the Asian ..

Who is Dr.TV Somanathan, the New Cabinet Secretary of India?

September 2, 2024

TV Somanathan has recently become the Cabinet Secretary of India. This change happened after Rajiv Gauba retired from the position, having served for five years. Rajiv Gauba’s term ended and his five-year service was notably long. Rajiv Gauba was a ..

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UN Allocates $100 Million For Urgent Humanitarian Needs

September 2, 2024

The United Nations has recently allocated $100 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help address urgent humanitarian needs in ten countries facing severe crises. This decision highlights the pressing need for funding, as noted by UN humanitarian ..

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Hayao Miyazaki Wins 2024 Ramon Magsaysay Award

September 2, 2024

Hayao Miyazaki, the acclaimed film director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has been awarded the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2024. This award is frequently referred to as Asia’s Nobel Prize, highlighting Miyazaki’s significant contributions to cinema and culture. Who ..

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Taiwan Plans Major Stinger Missile Purchase from US

September 2, 2024

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) plans to boost its defense by buying over 1,000 additional Stinger missiles from the United States. This move comes in response to increased military threats from China. Taiwan needs better air defense systems because ..

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Rare Arnoux’s Beaked Whales Discovered Off Antarctica Coast

September 2, 2024

A team of researchers recently found Arnoux’s beaked whales off the coast of Antarctica. This is a big deal because these whales hadn’t been seen for decades. The sighting happened during a 2022 survey in the Weddell Sea, where scientists ..

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