Page-11 of GKToday Archives: October, 2024

China Introduces Guidelines to Combat Obesity Crisis

October 23, 2024

China’s National Health Commission (NHC) released its first guidelines to standardise obesity diagnosis and treatment. Over half of Chinese adults are currently overweight or obese. This trend is expected to worsen, with projections indicating that 65.3% of the population could ..

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Swavlamban Shakti Exercise

October 23, 2024

The Indian Army concluded the Swavlamban Shakti exercise. This integrated training event took place at Babina Field Firing Ranges. The exercise lasted six days, starting on October 17. It involved over 1,800 personnel and a variety of military assets, including ..

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Launch of Spoofed Calls Prevention System in India

October 23, 2024

Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, the Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, launched the ‘International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System’. This initiative is part of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) efforts to enhance digital safety in India. The ..

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NASA’s Crew-8 Mission Delayed by Severe Florida Weather

October 23, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission is currently delayed in returning to Earth. Severe weather in Florida’s splashdown zones has forced this delay. Consecutive hurricanes, Helene and Milton, have caused disruption and danger. Hurricanes Impacting Return Hurricane Helene struck Florida two weeks ..

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New Snake Species Named After Leonardo DiCaprio

October 23, 2024

A new snake species has been identified in the Western Himalayas. Scientists named it Anguiculus dicaprioi. The species honors actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio for his wildlife conservation efforts. Species Classification Anguiculus dicaprioi belongs to the Colubridae family. This is ..

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India-China Sign Border Deal After Four-Year Negotiations

October 23, 2024

India and China signed a border deal after four years of negotiations. This agreement focuses on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The deal aims to enhance patrolling rights in the Depsang Plains and Demchok ..

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Pink Cocaine: Risks and Recent Controversies

October 23, 2024

Pink cocaine has recently gained notoriety as a party drug. Reports indicate that Liam Payne, a former member of One Direction, had pink cocaine in his system at the time of his death. This incident has sparked discussions about the ..

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US Detains $43 Million in Indian Solar Panel Shipments

October 23, 2024

In August 2024, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detained shipments of solar panels from India valued at nearly $43 million. This action aligns with the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA) enacted by the Biden Administration. The UFLPA ..

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