Page-14 of GKToday Archives: November, 2024

Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2024

November 23, 2024

The Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar will be awarded to young artists, and take place on November 22, 2024, which will be held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will present the awards. ..

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Andhra Pradesh Government Abolishes Garbage Tax

November 23, 2024

The Andhra Pradesh government has recently ceased the collection of garbage tax. This decision follows the introduction of a bill by Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana. The State Legislative Assembly approved the bill on November 21, 2024, which aims to ..

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IndusInd Bank Partners with UNICEF for Climate Action

November 23, 2024

IndusInd Bank has partnered with UNICEF to tackle climate risks, which aims to enhance community resilience in five Indian districts. The initiative was formalized through a Statement of Intent, which is part of the bank’s Climate Action program. Target Districts ..

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India’s Oilseed Production and GMO Adoption

November 23, 2024

The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) advocates for genetically modified (GMO) crops to boost oilseed production. President Sanjeev Asthana brought into light the potential increase in production from 35 million tonnes to 45-50 million tonnes by 2029-30. This would ..

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India and Maldives Enhance Currency Cooperation

November 23, 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) have recently signed a very important agreement, which aims to facilitate transactions using local currencies. The Indian Rupee (INR) and the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) will now be used ..

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What is Phytoplankton Blooms?

November 23, 2024

Recent studies reveal a concerning link between desertification and oceanic phytoplankton blooms. Researchers have observed important changes in the Indian Ocean, particularly southeast of Madagascar, which experienced the largest phytoplankton bloom in nearly three decades, attributed to nutrient-rich dust from ..

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Advancements in India’s Fisheries Sector

November 23, 2024

India’s fisheries sector is rapidly evolving, which aims to enhance fish farming and sustainability. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh emphasized the need for organized fish farmers, which is crucial for maximizing benefits from government initiatives. Fish Production Growth India ranks ..

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Prehistoric Footprints Discovered in Kerala

November 23, 2024

Recent archaeological findings have emerged from Kanhirapoil in Madikkai panchayat. Twenty-four pairs of prehistoric footprints and a human figure have been carved into rock on private land. Experts suggest these carvings date back to the Megalithic period. The discovery was ..

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