Page-26 of GKToday Archives: November, 2024

Australia Moves to Restrict Youth Social Media Access

November 15, 2024

The Australian government has announced plans to legislate against social media access for children under 16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the initiative as a world-leading package. The proposed law aims to hold social media platforms accountable for preventing underage ..

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PM Modi to Receive Dominica’s Highest National Honour

November 15, 2024

The Commonwealth of Dominica has announced an important honour. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the Dominica Award of Honour. This award recognises his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also acknowledges his efforts in strengthening India-Dominica relations. The ..

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Dubai Aerial Taxi Vertiport Construction Begins

November 15, 2024

Dubai is advancing its transport infrastructure with the construction of its first aerial taxi vertiport. Announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this innovative facility is located near Dubai International Airport. It reflects the city’s commitment to ..

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Arvinder Singh Sahney Becomes Indian Oil Chairman

November 15, 2024

Arvinder Singh Sahney has been appointed as the Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation as of November 13, 2024. His appointment follows the tenure of S. M. Vaidya. Previously, V. Satish Kumar held the position in an interim capacity. Sahney brings ..

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Hyderabad Airport Wins for Digital Innovations

November 15, 2024

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) has gained international recognition for its digital innovations. The accolades were presented at the ‘Airport Excellence Awards’ during the Saudi Airport Exhibition 2024. This event took place on November 12 at the Riyadh International ..

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SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank: RBI’s 2024 List of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)

November 15, 2024

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reaffirmed the status of State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs). This classification remains unchanged from the previous year. The RBI continues to ..

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Nvidia and SoftBank Launch AI-5G (AI-RAN) Network

November 15, 2024

Nvidia and SoftBank Corp have successfully piloted the world’s first artificial intelligence and 5G telecoms network. This innovation allows both AI and 5G workloads to function simultaneously. The network is termed an artificial intelligence radio access network (AI-RAN). It has ..

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World’s First High-Altitude Para Sports Centre

November 15, 2024

The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) has partnered with the Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF)  to create the world’s first high-altitude para sports centre in Leh. The facility will support Indian para-athletes as they prepare for the 2028 Paralympics. A ..

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Crinum Andhricum: New Flowering Plant Discovered in Eastern Ghats

November 15, 2024

Botanists have recently identified a new flowering plant species named Crinum andhricum. This discovery took place in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. A team led by scientist L Rasingam collected the specimens in April 2023. They found the plant ..

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What is Walking Pneumonia?

November 15, 2024

In recent weeks, an increase in walking pneumonia cases has been reported. This mild lung infection resembles common cold symptoms. Unlike typical pneumonia, walking pneumonia allows individuals to continue daily activities. Its name originated in the 1930s. About Walking Pneumonia ..

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