Page-50 of GKToday Archives: December, 2024

Over 77% of Earth’s Land Became Drier in Last 30 Years: UN Report

December 10, 2024

The United Nations has reported over 77 percent of Earth’s land has become drier in the past three decades. This situation poses serious threats to agriculture, water resources, and wildlife, and urgent action is required to address these challenges. Key ..

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PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

December 10, 2024

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) launched on February 15, 2024, has a budget of ₹75,021 crore, which aims to establish 10 million rooftop solar plants by March 2027. The scheme has already seen over 638,000 installations, generating ..

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Human Rights Day 2024 Observed on December 10

December 10, 2024

Human Rights Day is observed annually on December 10, which commemorates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted in 1948. This year’s theme is Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now, which emphasizes the practical importance of human rights. Significance ..

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India’s First Hyperloop Test Track Completed at IIT Madras

December 10, 2024

IIT Madras has completed a 410-meter Hyperloop test track, which was announced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The project involves collaboration between the Railways, IIT Madras’ Avishkar Hyperloop team, and TuTr, a startup from IIT Madras. Hyperloop Technology Overview ..

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Manama Dialogue 2024

December 10, 2024

Recent events in the Middle East highlight escalating challenges with the situation in Syria remains critical after the rebels overthrew Bashar al-Assad. This turmoil extends across Gaza and Lebanon and S. Jaishankar addressed these issues at the Manama Dialogue in ..

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India’s First Integrated Waste Management City-cum-Learning Centre

December 10, 2024

Gorakhpur is set to establish India’s first Integrated Waste Management City-cum-Learning Centre by September 2025, aiming to create a garbage-free environment. It will promote sustainable waste management through a circular economy model and the facility will occupy 40 acres in ..

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A Global Conference on AI and Energy

December 10, 2024

The International Energy Agency (IEA) hosted a groundbreaking conference on December 4-5, 2023, in Paris. This meeting united leaders from governments, the energy sector, technology firms, and civil society, the focus was on the intersection of energy and artificial intelligence ..

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New Damselfish Species Discovered in Maldives

December 10, 2024

A team of scientists has identified a new damselfish species, that occurred near the Maldives, published in the journal ZooKeys. It marks the importance of deep-sea coral reefs, which are often overlooked. Discovery Details The new species is named Chromis ..

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