Page-15 of GKToday Archives: November, 2024
Raorchestes asakgrensis: New Frog Species Discovered in Meghalaya
In a recent study, scientists from SACON have identified a new frog species in Meghalaya, named ‘Raorchestes asakgrensis’. This discovery took place over two years, from October 2020 to January 2022. The research team surveyed various locations in the Garo ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Discovery of New Giant Radio Galaxy
Astronomers have recently made discovery in the field of astrophysics and used the MeerKAT radio telescope to study giant radio galaxies in the COSMOS field. A new giant radio galaxy was identified, expanding our understanding of these cosmic phenomena. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
India’s First Constitution Museum Opens Soon
India will inaugurate its first Constitution Museum in Sonipat, Haryana, which will be attended by prominent leaders, including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The museum will be located at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) and aims to tell the significance ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Bihar to Host Khelo India Youth Games 2025
Bihar will host the Khelo India Youth Games in April 2025, which marks the state’s first time as a host for this prestigious event. The Khelo India Para Games will follow shortly after, with a gap of 10 to 15 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Sports Current Affairs
VISION Initiative for Student Innovation Launched
The “Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network” (VISION) was recently launched by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. This initiative aims to empower underprivileged children through education, skills, and innovation, seeks to provide equal opportunities for youth across ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Indian Army Chief Receives Nepali Honour
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Indian Army Chief, was recently awarded the title of Honorary General of the Nepali Army and was bestowed during his official visit to Kathmandu. The moment in the longstanding relationship between India and Nepal. Historical Context ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India Hosts Global Cooperative Conference 2024
India is set to host the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) General Assembly and Global Cooperative Conference in Delhi. The event runs from November 25 to 30, 2024, and marks a historic first for India in the 130-year history of ICA. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Magnetic North Pole Moving Closer to Russia
The Earth’s magnetic North Pole is currently moving towards Russia, a shift reported by British scientists, who note that it was previously drifting closer to Canada. Historically, the magnetic North Pole had been drifting closer to Canada. However, in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs