Page-30 of GKToday Archives: November, 2024

Constitution of India Manuscript Replica at Sharjah Book Fair 2024

The 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is currently showcasing a remarkable replica of the original handwritten Constitution of India manuscript. This exhibit is part of India’s extensive literary representation at the fair, which runs from November 6 to 17, ..

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Indian Tobacco Board Promotes Export Growth

The Tobacco Board of India (TBI) is actively promoting Indian tobacco in international markets. The focus is on the Middle East, particularly the UAE. This initiative aims to enhance the income of Indian farmers by branding unmanufactured tobacco. Export Categories ..

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Air India and Vistara Merger

The merger of Air India and Vistara marks an important shift in the aviation landscape. This strategic move aims for enhanced efficiency and profitability. The merger is expected to save over ₹500 crore annually. It will also strengthen Air India’s ..

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ADB to Boost Climate Lending by $7.2 Billion with First-Ever U.S., Japan Guarantees

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to increase its climate-related lending. This follows an agreement between the United States and Japan to underwrite risks for existing loans. This initiative marks the first instance of sovereign guarantees for climate finance. ..

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Amul Expands to European Market

Amul is set to enter the European market by the end of November 2024. This follows its successful launch in the United States earlier this year. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) operates under the Amul brand. The Managing ..

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What is Pantsir-S1, India’s New Missile-Gun System from Russia?

India’s Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has recently signed an important agreement with Russia’s Rosoboronexport. This collaboration focuses on the Pantsir air defence missile-gun system. The signing occurred during the fifth India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission Subgroup meeting in Goa. This partnership aims ..

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Mnemiopsis leidyi: The Time-Traveling Comb Jelly

Recent research has revealed a remarkable phenomenon in marine biology. A newly identified species of comb jelly, known scientifically as Mnemiopsis leidyi, possesses the extraordinary ability to reverse its aging process. This challenges long-standing beliefs about the life cycles of ..

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Pankaj Advani Wins 28th IBSF World Billiards Championship

Pankaj Advani has made history by winning his 28th world title. He achieved this remarkable feat at the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Doha. Advani defeated England’s Robert Hall with a score of 4-2. This victory marks Advani’s seventh consecutive ..

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Shigeru Ishiba Re-elected as Prime Minister of Japan

Japan’s political landscape has recently shifted. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faced important challenges in the last general election. However, Shigeru Ishiba has been re-elected as Prime Minister. He secured the most votes in both houses of the Japanese Diet. ..

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IIT Madras and ISRO Launch Research Centre for Spacecraft Thermal Management

IIT Madras is partnering with ISRO to create a Centre of Excellence in Fluid and Thermal Sciences. This collaboration aims to enhance research in thermal management for spacecraft and launch vehicles. ISRO has allocated Rs 1.84 Crore as seed funding ..

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