Page-14 of GKToday Archives: November, 2024

Modi Receives Dominica’s Highest Honour

November 22, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Dominica’s highest honour during his visit to Guyana for the India-CARICOM Summit on November 20, 2024. The award acknowledges his support during the COVID-19 pandemic and his efforts to strengthen India-Dominica relations. The ..

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Nafithromycin: India’s First Antibiotic to Combat Resistance

November 22, 2024

The Union Minister, Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced the launch of “Nafithromycin,” recent advancements in biotechnology. This antibiotic aims to tackle resistant infections, particularly Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP). Development Background “Nafithromycin” is the first antibiotic developed in India specifically designed to ..

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Bhu-Neer Portal

November 22, 2024

The Bhu-Neer portal was launched on September 19, 2024, and aims to enhance groundwater management in India. It was introduced during the India Water Week 2024 closing event and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil inaugurated the platform. Purpose of ..

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Major Infrastructure Projects Under PM GatiShakti

November 22, 2024

The PM GatiShakti initiative aims to enhance India’s infrastructure, launched on October 13, 2021, it proposes 228 projects worth ₹15.89 lakh crore. These projects span roads, railways, urban development, and oil and gas sectors. Roads lead with 108 projects, followed ..

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Climate Change and Tropical Storms in 2024

November 22, 2024

Recent climate events have raised concerns about tropical storms and the West Pacific has seen an unusual cluster of typhoons. The Atlantic has experienced powerful hurricanes., which occurrences coincide with discussions on climate financing at COP29 in Azerbaijan. The Philippines ..

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What is Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)?

November 22, 2024

India’s aquaculture sector is rapidly expanding and ranks as the second-largest producer of farmed fish globally. This growth supports food security, job creation, and economic development. Shrimp farming plays a role in agricultural exports, which increasing global demand for fish ..

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Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024: ISRO Partners with Automotive Industry for Sensors

November 22, 2024

ISRO is initiating a collaboration with the automotive sector, which aims to develop vehicle sensors in India. The automotive industry currently relies on imported sensors, which are often low-cost but still imported. In contrast, ISRO produces all sensors for its ..

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India Women’s Hockey Team Won Asian Champions Trophy

November 22, 2024

The India Women’s Hockey Team recently achieved a milestone and won their third Asian Champions Trophy title. The victory occurred at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. India defeated China with a score of 1-0. This win marked India’s second ..

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India Ranks 10th in Climate Change Index 2025

November 22, 2024

India has been evaluated in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025 and ranks 10th among over 60 countries. This evaluation assesses efforts to combat climate change and the report was released during the UN climate conference in Baku. Key ..

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New Technology Enhances HIV Detection Accuracy

November 22, 2024

Recent advancements in HIV detection have emerged and researchers have developed a novel method that utilizes the G-Quadruplex (GQ) DNA structure. This technology aims to improve the reliability of HIV diagnoses. It reduces the occurrence of false-positive results. About HIV ..

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